Mattress Disposal Guide by City
Disposal rules for mattress vary by city. Use this comparison hub to find whether your local route is curbside pickup, scheduled bulky collection, transfer station drop-off, household hazardous waste handling, retailer take-back, recycler drop-off, or private hauling.
Find mattress disposal rules in your city
Mattress disposal in Phoenix
Compare mattress disposal options in Phoenix, AZ: pickup, drop-off, fees, eligibility, preparation steps, and official source links.
Mattress disposal in Cary
Compare mattress disposal options in Cary, NC: pickup, drop-off, fees, eligibility, preparation steps, and official source links.
Mattress disposal in Portland
Compare accepted disposal routes for mattress in Portland, including pickup, drop-off, eligibility, preparation rules, and official source links.
Mattress disposal in Knoxville
Compare mattress disposal options in Knoxville, TN: pickup, drop-off, fees, eligibility, preparation steps, and official source links.
Mattress disposal in Madison
How to dispose of a mattress in Madison, WI — City pickup for properties with 8 or fewer units, what to do if you live in a larger building, drop-off
Mattress disposal in New York
NYC mattress disposal explained: free DSNY curbside bulk on your trash-only day, the sealed plastic bag rule and where to buy bags, the 6 PM-midnight window.
Mattress disposal in Los Angeles
Free unlimited LASAN curbside mattress pickup in Los Angeles, Bye Bye Mattress recycling, retailer take-back rights, the $18 recycling charge, and renter rules.
Mattress disposal in Chicago
Chicago mattress disposal: ward bulk pick-up, the four-unit rule, what the City never publishes, the bed-bug rule, and why to call 311 first.
Mattress disposal in Houston
Houston mattress disposal: curbside heavy trash set-out rules, the eight-unit eligibility line, six free drop-off centers, donation, recycling and haul-away.
Mattress disposal in Philadelphia
How City of Philadelphia households get rid of a mattress or box spring: the plastic-bag curbside rule and two-item weekly limit, why the appointment bulk.
Mattress disposal in San Diego
City of San Diego has no curbside or bulky mattress pickup. Use the free Mattress Collection Site at 5161 Convoy St. (Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3 p.m.) or California.
Mattress disposal in Dallas
How City of Dallas residents get rid of a mattress, box spring or futon: the free monthly brush-and-bulky curbside collection, the 10-cubic-yard limit.
Mattress disposal in San Antonio
San Antonio mattress disposal: free twice-yearly curbside bulky pickup, four free drop-off centers, the 8-cubic-yard pile rule, bed-bug limits.
Mattress disposal in Detroit
How Detroit residents get rid of a mattress and box spring: mattresses are named accepted curbside bulk items within the limit, free self-haul to three DPW.
Mattress disposal in Atlanta
Atlanta mattress disposal: scheduled bulk pickup via ATL311, covered within 12 pickups a year, plus CHaRM drop-off ($15–$18) and donation routes.
Pickup is not guaranteed
Some cities collect mattress at the curb only with an appointment, seasonal event, utility account, bulky-item request, or separate fee. Others send residents to drop-off or take-back programs.
Preparation can change the answer
Before moving the item, check whether doors, fluids, batteries, bulbs, chemicals, packaging, labels, or refrigerant handling rules apply. The city guide lists the preparation details found in official sources.
Always verify the local source
Disposal programs change hours, prices, accepted quantities, and eligibility rules. Use the official links in the matching city guide before paying, hauling, or placing anything outside.