Sleep Super: South Carolina's Mattress Recycling and Disposal Program

What Sleep Super Does

Sleep Super is South Carolina's mattress recycling program, run by the Mattress Recycling Council. When you buy a new mattress in South Carolina, a recycling fee is added to your purchase—usually between $8 and $12 depending on mattress size. That fee funds the program, which then picks up your old mattress for free and sends it to a facility where it gets broken down into reusable materials like foam, steel, and wood fiber.

You do not pay anything extra at pickup. The fee you paid at purchase covers the entire process. Sleep Super operates across all 46 South Carolina counties, so whether you live in Charleston, Columbia, or a rural area, the program reaches you.

Key Takeaways

• Sleep Super is funded by a recycling fee added to mattress purchases in South Carolina, so pickup and disposal are free to you.
• You schedule a pickup online at sleepsuper.com or by calling 1-877-786-7735, and the program collects your old mattress at no additional cost.
• Pickups happen within 30 days of your request in most areas, though timing varies by location and season.
• The program accepts all mattress types—innerspring, memory foam, hybrid, and adjustable beds—as long as they are in reasonable condition and not heavily stained or infested.

How to Schedule a Pickup

Go to sleepsuper.com and enter your address and phone number. The website will show you available pickup dates and times for your area. You can also call 1-877-786-7735 to schedule by phone if you prefer not to use the website.

When you schedule, have your address ready and know roughly when you want the mattress picked up. Sleep Super will confirm a specific date and time window—usually a four-hour window on the day of pickup. You do not need to be home; you can leave the mattress outside, but it should be accessible and not blocking a walkway or driveway.

Pickup typically happens within 30 days of your request, though this varies by county and season. During spring and summer, when more people buy new mattresses, wait times can be longer. Winter pickups are often faster.

What Happens to Your Old Mattress

After Sleep Super picks up your mattress, it goes to a certified recycling facility in South Carolina or a neighboring state. There, workers separate the mattress into its component materials: foam, springs, wood, and fabric. Each material is then sold to manufacturers who use it to make new products—foam becomes carpet padding or insulation, springs become rebar or other metal products, and wood fiber becomes mulch or animal bedding.

This process keeps mattresses out of landfills, where they take up significant space because they do not compress. A typical mattress occupies about 23 cubic feet in a landfill. By recycling through Sleep Super, you reduce waste and support a circular economy where materials get a second life.

Mattresses Sleep Super Will and Will Not Take

Sleep Super accepts all standard mattress types: innerspring, memory foam, latex, hybrid, and adjustable beds. Mattress toppers and pillows are not accepted, only the mattress itself.

The program will not pick up mattresses that are heavily stained, have active bed bug infestations, or are severely damaged—for example, torn open with stuffing coming out. If your mattress has minor stains or small tears, call the program before scheduling to confirm whether it will be accepted. Sleep Super staff can often tell over the phone whether a mattress is in acceptable condition.

The Recycling Fee Explained

When you buy a mattress at a South Carolina retailer, the Sleep Super recycling fee is added to your bill at checkout. The fee is not optional—it is required by South Carolina law for all mattress sales. Prices vary by mattress size: a twin mattress typically costs $8 to recycle, a full or queen around $10 to $12, and a king around $12 to $15. Some retailers may charge slightly different amounts within these ranges.

This fee is separate from sales tax and the mattress price itself. When you see your receipt, you will see the mattress cost, then the Sleep Super fee listed separately. That fee goes directly into the Sleep Super fund and is used to pay for collection, transportation, and processing at recycling facilities.

What to Do If You Bought Your Mattress Out of State

If you bought your mattress outside South Carolina and moved here, or if you bought it online from a retailer that did not charge the Sleep Super fee, you can still use the program—but you will need to pay a one-time fee at pickup. Contact Sleep Super at 1-877-786-7735 to ask about the current fee for out-of-state mattresses. This fee is typically lower than the standard recycling fee because it covers only the pickup and processing, not the administrative costs built into the retail fee.

Bring your mattress to a Sleep Super drop-off location if you prefer not to schedule a pickup. Drop-off sites are located throughout South Carolina; you can find the nearest one on sleepsuper.com by entering your zip code. Drop-off is also free if you purchased your mattress in South Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund of the Sleep Super fee if I do not use the program?

No. The recycling fee is non-refundable and is part of the mattress purchase price in South Carolina. It funds the program for all residents, not just those who use it immediately. If you move out of state, you cannot reclaim the fee.

What if my mattress is still under warranty and the retailer will not take it back?

Sleep Super will still pick it up. The program does not require proof of purchase or a warranty status. As long as the mattress is in acceptable condition (not heavily stained or infested), Sleep Super will collect it for free.

Do I need to wrap or bag my mattress before pickup?

No wrapping or bagging is required. Leave the mattress as is, in a place where the pickup crew can access it easily. If it is raining, you can cover it with a tarp to keep it dry, but this is optional.

How long does the pickup process take on the day of collection?

The crew typically takes 10 to 15 minutes to load your mattress. You do not need to be present, but make sure the mattress is accessible and not blocked by cars, gates, or other obstacles.

Can I schedule a pickup if I rent my home?

Yes. Sleep Super picks up mattresses from rental properties, apartments, and owned homes. If you are renting, you may want to let your landlord know about the pickup, but it is not required. The mattress belongs to you, and you can arrange its disposal.