Curbside GuideThanksgiving trash guide: holiday pickup changes, turkey fryer oil, extra trash and boxes.
How to get rid of a mattress in Baton Rouge, LA
Not your city? Change
Quick answer
Find your out-of-cart day on the My Government Services portal, put the mattress unbagged at the curb by 4 a.m. in its own pile, and contact 311 if it's missed.
Last verified:
- Curbside
- Yes. Mattresses are named as bulk waste in East Baton Rouge Parish, and bulk waste goes out with the once-weekly out-of-cart collection.
- Bag rule
- No, and don't bag it: the City-Parish says bulky waste should not be bagged.
- Cost / fines
- No separate fee. Weekly out-of-cart collection is covered by the monthly solid waste fee.
- Appointment
- No. Put it out on your out-of-cart collection day (look it up on the My Government Services portal).
- Tip
- Crews take up to 10 out-of-cart items per collection day, and only three of those can be bulk waste or recyclables; extras wait for the following week. Keep bulk items in their own pile, separate from bags and bundles, and have everything out by 4 a.m.
Official source: www.brla.gov · www.brla.gov
Helpful supplies
- 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 get rid of a mattress in Baton Rouge?
Find your out-of-cart day on the My Government Services portal, put the mattress unbagged at the curb by 4 a.m. in its own pile, and contact 311 if it's missed.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Baton Rouge?
No, and don't bag it: the City-Parish says bulky waste should not be bagged.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Baton Rouge?
No separate fee. Weekly out-of-cart collection is covered by the monthly solid waste fee.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Baton Rouge?
No. Put it out on your out-of-cart collection day (look it up on the My Government Services portal).