Curbside GuideHow to dispose of a mattress in Albuquerque, NM
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Quick answer
Request a free large item pickup online or by calling 311 at least a day before your trash day, then set the mattress at the curb. Or take it to a City Convenience Center for $5 a load.
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- Curbside
- Yes, for City Solid Waste residential customers. The City lists mattresses among the large items it picks up for free on your next regular trash day.
- Bag rule
- Not specified by the City. Contaminated items will not be collected.
- Cost / fines
- Free for residential customers (no more than a standard pickup-truck load). Convenience Center drop-off is $5 per load for City residents (plus tax), $12 for non-residents.
- Appointment
- Yes. Request online or call 311 (505-768-2000) at least 24 hours before your next trash day.
- Tip
- Set it at the curb 5 feet from carts, mailboxes, hydrants, parked cars, low trees and poles. Or drop up to 3 mattresses at Eagle Rock (6301 Eagle Rock NE), Don Reservoir (117 114th SW) or Montessa Park (3512 Los Picaros SE) Convenience Centers; no vehicles admitted after 4:30 p.m.
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Helpful supplies
- Mattress disposal bag — A sealed plastic bag keeps the mattress clean and is required for curbside pickup in some cities.
- Moving straps or a furniture dolly — Makes it easier to carry a heavy mattress down stairs and out to the curb.
FAQ
How do I dispose of a mattress in Albuquerque?
Request a free large item pickup online or by calling 311 at least a day before your trash day, then set the mattress at the curb. Or take it to a City Convenience Center for $5 a load.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Albuquerque?
Not specified by the City. Contaminated items will not be collected.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Albuquerque?
Free for residential customers (no more than a standard pickup-truck load). Convenience Center drop-off is $5 per load for City residents (plus tax), $12 for non-residents.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Albuquerque?
Yes. Request online or call 311 (505-768-2000) at least 24 hours before your next trash day.