Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Des Moines, IA
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Put a pink $5 Large Item Sticker on the mattress, call (515) 283-4950 at least 24 hours before your collection day, and set it at the curb by 7 a.m. with the sticker facing the street.
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Not required
- Cost $5 per item: attach one pink $5…
- Appointment Yes
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- Curbside
- Yes, with a sticker and a call. "Mattresses, bed frames or box springs" are on the City's list of bulk items that need a pink $5 Large Item Sticker.
- Bag rule
- Not required. The City's bulk trash guide doesn't ask you to bag mattresses.
- Cost / fines
- $5 per item: attach one pink $5 Large Item Sticker to each mattress or box spring.
- Appointment
- Yes. Call Public Works 24/7 at (515) 283-4950 at least 24 hours before your next regular collection day.
- Tip
- Have it at the curb by 7 a.m. with the sticker facing the street. A mattress and a box spring each need their own sticker. Stickers are sold at local stores listed on the City's page.
Official source: www.dsm.city
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 Des Moines?
Put a pink $5 Large Item Sticker on the mattress, call (515) 283-4950 at least 24 hours before your collection day, and set it at the curb by 7 a.m. with the sticker facing the street.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Des Moines?
Not required. The City's bulk trash guide doesn't ask you to bag mattresses.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Des Moines?
$5 per item: attach one pink $5 Large Item Sticker to each mattress or box spring.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Des Moines?
Yes. Call Public Works 24/7 at (515) 283-4950 at least 24 hours before your next regular collection day.