Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Chattanooga, TN
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Quick answer
Check your area's bulk trash week on chattanooga.gov, then put the mattress near the street by 7 a.m. on that Monday, in its own pile.
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Not required
- Cost The City's page lists no fee
- Appointment No appointment
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- Curbside
- Yes. Mattresses are on Chattanooga's list of acceptable bulk trash, collected on a rotating schedule by area.
- Bag rule
- Not required. The City's bulk trash rules don't ask you to bag mattresses.
- Cost / fines
- The City's page lists no fee. Bulky trash collection is limited to 12 at one property in any 12-month period.
- Appointment
- No appointment. Find your area's collection week on the City's Brush and Bulk Trash page (or call 311 at 423-643-6311), and have it out by 7 a.m. on the Monday of that week.
- Tip
- Keep bulk trash in its own pile, separate from brush and bagged leaves, at least 5 feet from other objects and near the street in front of your home. Don't put it in the alley or over water meters.
Official source: chattanooga.gov
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 get rid of a mattress in Chattanooga?
Check your area's bulk trash week on chattanooga.gov, then put the mattress near the street by 7 a.m. on that Monday, in its own pile.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Chattanooga?
Not required. The City's bulk trash rules don't ask you to bag mattresses.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Chattanooga?
The City's page lists no fee. Bulky trash collection is limited to 12 at one property in any 12-month period.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Chattanooga?
No appointment. Find your area's collection week on the City's Brush and Bulk Trash page (or call 311 at 423-643-6311), and have it out by 7 a.m. on the Monday of that week.