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How to get rid of a mattress in Corpus Christi, TX
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Quick answer
Find your section's set-out dates on the City's Heavy Brush and Bulky page or CC Recycles app, then put the mattress where your carts go, separate from brush, during those dates. Not in the street, gutter, sidewalk or drainage ditch.
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- Curbside
- Yes, during your section's Heavy Brush and Bulky set-out period (City crews come several times a year on a published schedule). Mattresses and box springs are listed bulky items.
- Bag rule
- Not specified by the City.
- Cost / fines
- Free for one truckload per scheduled collection. Each extra load is $82.63 plus tax on your utility bill. Improper set-out can bring Resource Recovery fees up to $231 and fines up to $2,000 per day per violation.
- Appointment
- No appointment. Set out only during your section's authorized dates (find your section on the City's interactive map or the CC Recycles app); collection starts the day after the last set-out date.
- Tip
- Keep bulky items in a separate pile from brush. No pile may be more than 6 ft high, 10 ft long and 6 ft deep. Questions: call 311 (landlines 361-826-2489).
Official source: www.corpuschristitx.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 Corpus Christi?
Find your section's set-out dates on the City's Heavy Brush and Bulky page or CC Recycles app, then put the mattress where your carts go, separate from brush, during those dates. Not in the street, gutter, sidewalk or drainage ditch.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Corpus Christi?
Not specified by the City.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Corpus Christi?
Free for one truckload per scheduled collection. Each extra load is $82.63 plus tax on your utility bill. Improper set-out can bring Resource Recovery fees up to $231 and fines up to $2,000 per day per violation.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Corpus Christi?
No appointment. Set out only during your section's authorized dates (find your section on the City's interactive map or the CC Recycles app); collection starts the day after the last set-out date.