How to get rid of a mattress in Jacksonville, FL

Mattresses are household bulk in Jacksonville. Place it within 5 feet of the curb by 6 a.m. on your bulk collection day, and check the City's Collection Schedule for your area.

Last checked against the official City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division website. See sources.

Cost
No fee listed
When
By 6 a.m. on your bulk collection day
Where
Within 5 feet of the curb

Option 1: City pickup (Household bulk collection)

Who can use it

  • For City of Jacksonville residential solid waste customers.

How to book

  1. Furniture and mattresses: check the City's Collection Schedule for your service area. Bulk collection varies by item type and area.
  2. Appliances: schedule through (904) 630-CITY (2489) or the City's MyJax online request portal.

Mattress rules

  • Mattresses are listed household bulk.
  • Place within 5 feet of the curb.

Setting it out

  • Set out all items no later than 6 a.m. on collection day.
  • Place items within 5 feet of the curb.
  • Each piece must be no longer than 5 feet.

Fees and limits

  • The City's bulk and appliance pages do not list a fee.

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

We did not find an official public drop-off site for this item. Ask a private hauler, or check the city's page listed under Sources.

Option 3: Donate or give it away

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStores do not accept mattresses or box springs (national guidance).

Donation rules are set by each charity and can change. Call before you load up.

What we could not confirm

  • The City says bulk collection varies by item type and service area. We could not confirm the exact bulk schedule for every area; check your Collection Schedule.

Common questions

Will Jacksonville take a mattress?
Yes, as household bulk on your area's bulk collection day.
Do I need to schedule it?
The City lists scheduling for appliances and tires, not for mattresses. Check your Collection Schedule.

Sources

Last checked Oct 21, 2026. We read each page below on that date.

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