Curbside Guide

How to get rid of an old mattress — city by city

Crews skip mattresses that aren't bagged or scheduled. Find your city for the exact official rules.

All covered cities

AZ

CA

FL

IN

MA

MN

NC

NY

OH

PA

TX

WA

Statewide free recycling

Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council) — California, Connecticut, Oregon, Rhode Island. Free mattress recycling run by the Mattress Recycling Council: drop-off sites, some curbside bulky pickup, and (in California) free retailer take-back on delivery. Source: byebyemattress.com

Anywhere: quick checklist

  1. Buying new? Ask the retailer for haul-away at delivery.
  2. Check if your city needs a bag, sticker or appointment.
  3. Clean and pest-free? Donate or list it free locally.
  4. Otherwise: transfer station drop-off or a junk-removal service.