Curbside GuideHow to dispose of a mattress in Houston, TX
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Quick answer
Put it just behind the curb with your heavy trash between 6 PM the Friday before and 7 AM on your scheduled heavy-trash day (every other month). Free for homes with City service. Between collections, drop it at a Residential Drop-Off Center with proof of address.
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- Curbside
- Yes — mattresses and box springs go out with heavy trash, collected every other month (up to 6 heavy-trash collections per year).
- Bag rule
- Not required by the City.
- Cost / fines
- Free for eligible homes. Max 8 cubic yards per set-out. Not available for buildings with more than 8 units.
- Appointment
- No — heavy trash follows your assigned schedule (look it up with the City's service lookup tool or the HTX App).
- Tip
- Between heavy-trash months, take it to a Residential Drop-Off Center (proof of address required).
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FAQ
How do I dispose of a mattress in Houston?
Put it just behind the curb with your heavy trash between 6 PM the Friday before and 7 AM on your scheduled heavy-trash day (every other month). Free for homes with City service. Between collections, drop it at a Residential Drop-Off Center with proof of address.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Houston?
Not required by the City.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Houston?
Free for eligible homes. Max 8 cubic yards per set-out. Not available for buildings with more than 8 units.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Houston?
No — heavy trash follows your assigned schedule (look it up with the City's service lookup tool or the HTX App).