Clearlake >> Citizens Caring for Clearlake is hosting two free mattress and box spring collection events today and Saturday. The collected units will be recycled through the Mattress Recycling Council’s California Bye Bye Mattress Program.
Both collection events will be held at the corner of Olympic and Lakeshore drives, 14061 Lakeshore Drive, in Clearlake. Friday’s event is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday’s from 8 a.m. to noon.
Mattresses must not be severely damaged, stained, ripped, twisted, soiled, wet or bed bug infested. Only mattresses and box springs will be accepted, no other sleeping products like sleeping bags, pillows, cushions, bedding, air mattresses, water beds, futons or hide-away beds will be taken.
Each event is limited to accepting 150 units. Call Barbara Christwitz at (707) 995-0940 to reserve spots for mattress units.
