How to get rid of a mattress in Tulsa, OK
Mattresses are accepted in Tulsa's scheduled bulky waste pickup ($20 per 8 cubic yards since Oct. 1, 2026). Schedule at least three days ahead online, through 311 or by emailing Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org, and set it at the curb by 5 a.m. on your collection day.
- Cost
- $20 per 8 cu. yd.
- How
- Online, 311 or email
- Set out
- Curb by 5 a.m.
The bulky waste fee rose from $10 to $20 per 8 cubic yards on Oct. 1, 2026 (checked Oct 30, 2026).
Option 1: City pickup (Bulky Waste Pick Up (scheduled, fee per load))
Who can use it
- City of Tulsa residential refuse customers. You need your City utility Customer ID number and Account number to schedule online.
How to book
- Schedule online, through the 311 phone system during regular business hours, or by emailing Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org.
- Schedule at least three days before your pickup day. Pickup happens on your regular collection day, in the order requests are received.
- To cancel, call by noon the day before. Otherwise you are still charged.
Mattress rules
- The City lists "furniture, including mattresses and sofas" as accepted bulky waste.
- Pickup is on your regular collection day once scheduled.
Setting it out
- Have bulky waste at the curb by 5 a.m. on your scheduled day.
- Keep electronics, appliances and tires separate from other bulky items; a different truck collects them.
- Not under power lines or trees, not blocked by vehicles, not over water or gas meters or phone and cable boxes, and at least three feet from fences and carts.
Fees and limits
- $20 per 8 cubic yards (since Oct. 1, 2026; it was $10), and $20 for each additional 8 cubic yards.
- If your set-out has items that aren't accepted, you are still charged the scheduling fee and the items are not collected.
- Smaller items (40 pounds or less, easy for one person) go out with regular trash in a bag with an orange or purple refuse sticker instead.