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How to get rid of a mattress in Macon County

Take it to the Macon County MSW Landfill or the Highlands Transfer Station. Cost: $10 for each mattress or box spring.

One of two places in Macon County that take mattresses. The rest are listed below.

Macon County MSW Landfill

Weighed on the way in and out. No charge for bagged household waste

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Also closed on county holidays that fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

1448 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC

Get directionsCall the center: 828-349-2077

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 15, 2026.

Sources: Macon County: Solid waste and recycling locations (map data); Macon County: Landfill rules; Macon County: Solid Waste Management; Macon County: Solid waste fee schedule; Macon County: Solid waste ordinance (amended Dec. 10, 2024)

Rules for mattresses

Fee
$10 for each mattress or box spring
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Other places that take mattresses

Mattresses in other counties

Source: Macon County: Solid waste fee schedule

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