Does Minneapolis recycle mattresses?

Yes. The City collects them on recycling week and takes them apart for recycling.

Keep it covered. Wet or frozen mattresses can't be collected.

How to get rid of a mattress in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis collects mattresses and box springs for recycling from City customers on recycling week. Put the mattress out by 6 a.m. on your recycling day with a "For Solid Waste" note and keep it dry: waterlogged or frozen mattresses can't be collected.

Last checked Oct 30, 2026 against the official City of Minneapolis Public Works, Solid Waste & Recycling website. See sources.

When: Recycling week, by 6 a.m.
Keep it: Dry
Limit: 2 large items

Option 1: City pickup (Large item collection (with City garbage service, no appointment))

Who can use it

City of Minneapolis collection customers: your carts say "property of the City of Minneapolis".
If you have dumpsters or carts from a private hauler, you don't have City service. The City says to use Hennepin County's Green Disposal Guide instead.

How to book

No appointment. Set items out on your regular pickup day (garbage day or recycling week, depending on the item). Find your day with the City's pickup day lookup tool.
Missed pickup: call Solid Waste & Recycling at 612-673-2917 the next business day. Misses must be reported within two business days, and crews won't come back if the item wasn't out when they passed.

Mattress rules

Mattresses and box springs go out on your recycling week only. Crews put a "We'll be back" sticker on them and pick them up the next business day.
Protect the mattress from rain and snow. Waterlogged or frozen mattresses are too heavy and can't be collected for recycling.
Two large items per collection day; a mattress and a box spring are two items.

Setting it out

Up to two large items per collection day, at the alley or curb line by 6 a.m.
Attach a note to each item that says "For Solid Waste." Unmarked items may not be collected.
Recycling-week items get a "We'll be back" sticker and are picked up the next business day. Leave the item, sign and sticker in place until then.
Don't take furniture apart: broken-down furniture may be tagged as building materials, which the City does not pick up.

Fees and limits

Large item collection is part of City garbage collection. Solid Waste & Recycling fees are on your monthly City utility bill; the large-item page lists no separate charge.
Not collected: building materials, tires, auto parts, dirt, hazardous waste, liquids and railroad ties.

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

South Transfer Station (City customers, voucher required): each voucher covers up to two large recyclable items, and each mattress or box spring counts as one. Extra items are $25 each.
South Transfer Station, 2850 20th Ave S: Tuesday to Friday 12:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For City customers only (City garbage or water service). You must call 612-673-2917 (weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for a voucher before you go; you can't get one on site.
City garbage customers get up to six cleanup vouchers a year, each good for up to two large recyclable items (appliances, electronics, mattresses or box springs) plus up to 2,000 pounds of garbage. Each mattress or box spring counts as one item. Over the limit: $25 per appliance, electronic item, mattress or box spring, plus a $15 administrative fee, billed to the utility account (no cash or cards at the site).
Water-only customers can request a pay-per-use pass: $15 administrative fee, $40 minimum, $25 per appliance, electronic item, mattress or box spring (taxes and fees extra).

Option 3: Donate or give it away

Habitat for Humanity ReStores generally do not accept mattresses.
The City's drop-off page points to Hennepin County's Choose to Reuse map for places to sell, donate or repair items.

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

What we could not confirm

One City page lists Solid Waste & Recycling office hours as 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; an older City page says 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call during the overlap if you need a voucher.

Common questions

Does Minneapolis recycle mattresses?: Yes. The City collects them on recycling week and takes them apart for recycling.
What if it rains?: Keep it covered. Wet or frozen mattresses can't be collected.