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Can you put a mattress on the curb for trash pickup?

In New York City, the Department of Sanitation accepts residential mattresses and box springs through bulk collection only when they are sealed in plastic. Check your local collection rules for the exact address, collection day, bagging or wrapping requirements, and item limit; do not leave a mattress out unscheduled and assume that means removal is arranged. Keep the set-out clear of public access routes.

Answer sources: NYC DSNY furniture mattress and rug rules

Check free or retailer-arranged options first

If the mattress arrived through a qualifying IKEA delivery, IKEA lists no-charge removal in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island when its conditions are met, including the request window after delivery. Confirm that your item, order and ZIP code qualify before relying on this route. This retailer service is separate from municipal curb collection.

Sources: IKEA US mattress delivery and removal exceptions.

Prepare the mattress for collection

Follow the collection authority’s requirements for plastic sealing or other preparation, confirm the scheduled collection day, and check whether the mattress and box spring count as separate items. Set the item where it will not block sidewalks, driveways or other public access.

Sources: NYC DSNY furniture mattress and rug rules.

When Dropcurb fits

Dropcurb can collect your accepted mattress and box spring from an accessible outdoor location. Select each as a separate item and arrange any indoor carrying before pickup. You can book first, then have the items ready outside on the selected pickup date.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Current Dropcurb prices

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ItemPickup of oneEach additional
Queen Mattress$99$30
Queen Box Spring$79$22

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

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