How to get rid of a mattress in Mesa, AZ

Mattresses, box springs and bed frames are on Mesa's Bulk Item Pick-up list. Schedule it online or at 480-644-6789 (from $31 per load for Mesa trash customers) and set the mattress at the end of your driveway by 6 a.m. on pickup day.

Last checked against the official City of Mesa Solid Waste (Utilities) website. See sources.

Cost
From $31 per load
How
Online request or 480-644-6789
Note
Mark bed-bug items "BB"

Option 1: City pickup (Bulk Item Pick-up (paid, scheduled) and Appliance Recycling pickup)

Who can use it

  • Bulk Item Pick-up and Appliance Recycling are for Mesa Solid Waste customers; non-Mesa customers pay a higher rate. Residents in HOA or multi-unit communities may need to contact their property manager.
  • Any past-due account balance must be paid before you can schedule a pickup.

How to book

  1. Complete the online Bulk Item Pick-up Request or call 480-644-6789 (Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
  2. Appliances: complete the online Appliance Recycling Request or call 480-644-6789. Staff call you within 3 business days to schedule.
  3. Cancel or reschedule at least 1 business day ahead to avoid a trip charge.

Mattress rules

  • Mattresses, bed frames and box springs are listed as acceptable items.
  • With bed bug activity rising, the City asks whether items have had contact with bed bugs. If so, tape a sheet marked "BB" to each item. No extra charge.

Setting it out

  • Place items at the end of your driveway without blocking the sidewalk, after 6 p.m. the night before and by 6 a.m. on your pickup day.
  • A load is about 4 x 8 x 4 feet; up to 4 loads per scheduled pickup.
  • Furniture such as tables, chairs and couches needs no special preparation. Smaller items must be bundled, boxed or bagged; single items over 60 pounds may be ineligible.
  • If any item has had contact with bed bugs, tape a sheet marked "BB" to each item. There is no extra charge.
  • Not accepted in bulk pickup: appliances (including microwaves), construction and remodeling materials, hazardous waste, liquids and tires.

Fees and limits

  • Bulk Item Pick-up: starting at $31.00 per load for Mesa trash and recycling customers; starting at $39.59 per load for non-Mesa customers. $31.00 trip charge if items are not out, are mixed with prohibited items, or you cancel late.
  • Appliance Recycling pickup: $19.00 per appliance, plus an $11.00 Freon removal fee for appliances with refrigerant (non-Mesa customers $28.42 plus $11.00). Billed on your Mesa utility bill. $19.00 trip charge if items are not out.

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 ReStores do not take mattresses under Habitat's national guidance.

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

What we could not confirm

  • We did not find a City drop-off site or a mattress recycling program for Mesa. Arizona has no Bye Bye Mattress state program.
  • The City lists bulk prices as "starting at" $31 per load and does not publish the full price scale. Ask when you book.

Common questions

Will Mesa pick up a mattress?
Yes, through paid Bulk Item Pick-up, starting at $31 per load.
Can I put out a mattress with bed bugs?
Yes. Tape a sheet marked "BB" to each affected item so the crew knows. There is no extra charge.
When do I set it out?
After 6 p.m. the night before and by 6 a.m. on your pickup day.

Sources

Last checked Oct 27, 2026. We read each page below on that date.

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