Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Chesapeake, VA
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Quick answer
Request a bulk trash pickup (757-382-2489 by 5 p.m. the work day before, or online by 11:59 p.m. the day before), then set the mattress at the curb no more than three work days before your collection day.
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Not required
- Cost The City's bulk trash page list…
- Appointment Yes
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- Curbside
- Yes, by request. "Mattress/box-spring" is on Chesapeake's list of bulk household items, and bulk trash is collected on your regular garbage day once you request it.
- Bag rule
- Not required. Chesapeake's bulk trash rules don't ask you to bag or wrap mattresses.
- Cost / fines
- The City's bulk trash page lists no fee for a scheduled pickup. Household bulk is limited to one 4 ft by 4 ft by 10 ft pile per week and 12 collections per calendar year.
- Appointment
- Yes. Call the Chesapeake Customer Contact Center at 757-382-CITY (2489) by 5 p.m. the work day before your collection day, or submit the online Bulk Trash Pickup Request by 11:59 p.m. the day before. Note "mattress" in the request.
- Tip
- Don't put it out more than three work days before your collection day. Place it close to the curb, 3 feet from mailboxes, poles and carts, and not under wires or tree limbs. Keep household bulk in a separate pile from yard debris. You can also take bulk waste to an SPSA transfer station.
Official source: www.cityofchesapeake.net
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 Chesapeake?
Request a bulk trash pickup (757-382-2489 by 5 p.m. the work day before, or online by 11:59 p.m. the day before), then set the mattress at the curb no more than three work days before your collection day.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Chesapeake?
Not required. Chesapeake's bulk trash rules don't ask you to bag or wrap mattresses.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Chesapeake?
The City's bulk trash page lists no fee for a scheduled pickup. Household bulk is limited to one 4 ft by 4 ft by 10 ft pile per week and 12 collections per calendar year.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Chesapeake?
Yes. Call the Chesapeake Customer Contact Center at 757-382-CITY (2489) by 5 p.m. the work day before your collection day, or submit the online Bulk Trash Pickup Request by 11:59 p.m. the day before. Note "mattress" in the request.