Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Augusta, GA
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Put the mattress at the curb by 6 a.m. on your weekly service day, away from your carts and mailbox. It's included in your solid waste fees.
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Not required for the mattress iā¦
- Cost Included in your annual solid wā¦
- Appointment No appointment
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- Curbside
- Yes. Augusta collects bulk waste at the curb every week for residential solid waste customers, and the City names mattresses as one of the most common bulk items.
- Bag rule
- Not required for the mattress itself. Loose bulk items (small pieces) must be bagged, boxed or containerized.
- Cost / fines
- Included in your annual solid waste fees, as long as the pile follows the rules. Piles that are out of compliance can be charged extra.
- Appointment
- No appointment. Set it out on your weekly service day.
- Tip
- Have it at the curb by 6 a.m. on your service day. Limit is 10 cubic yards a week (about 5 x 5 x 10 ft), and each item must be light enough to lift by hand. Keep the pile away from carts, mailboxes, cars, poles and low limbs, and don't block the sidewalk or street. No tires in bulk piles. Questions: 311 or 706-592-3200.
Official source: www.augustaga.gov
Helpful supplies
- Mattress disposal bag ā A sealed plastic bag keeps the mattress clean and is required for curbside pickup in some cities.
- Moving straps or a furniture dolly ā Makes it easier to carry a heavy mattress down stairs and out to the curb.
FAQ
How do I get rid of a mattress in Augusta?
Put the mattress at the curb by 6 a.m. on your weekly service day, away from your carts and mailbox. It's included in your solid waste fees.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Augusta?
Not required for the mattress itself. Loose bulk items (small pieces) must be bagged, boxed or containerized.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Augusta?
Included in your annual solid waste fees, as long as the pile follows the rules. Piles that are out of compliance can be charged extra.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Augusta?
No appointment. Set it out on your weekly service day.