Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Elizabeth, NJ
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On your second garbage day (Thursday or Friday by ward), put the mattress at the curb with up to two other household bulk items after 6 p.m. the night before — not on Monday or Tuesday.
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Not required on the 2026 calend…
- Cost Included with regular residenti…
- Appointment No for mattress/furniture bulk …
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- Curbside
- Yes — each property may place up to three household bulk items with regular garbage on the second garbage day of the week (Thursday for Wards 1–3; Friday for Wards 4–6). The City's 2026 Trash & Recycling Calendar explicitly lists mattresses among household items (with couches, tables, chairs, dressers, rugs, and vanities).
- Bag rule
- Not required on the 2026 calendar.
- Cost / fines
- Included with regular residential garbage service for up to three household bulk items on the second garbage day. Metal appliances and metal are by appointment only — not on Thursday/Friday bulk day.
- Appointment
- No for mattress/furniture bulk on Thu/Fri. Yes for metal & metal appliances — call (908) 820-4150 first. Do not put refrigerators, appliances, or metal out on Thursday or Friday without an appointment.
- Tip
- Place containers at the curb the night before after 6:00 p.m. Garbage days: Mon+Thu (Wards 1–3) or Tue+Fri (Wards 4–6). Recycling Center at 523 Trenton Avenue is open daily for special recyclables. Questions: Recycling (908) 820-4150.
Official source: www.elizabethnj.org · www.elizabethnj.org
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 Elizabeth?
On your second garbage day (Thursday or Friday by ward), put the mattress at the curb with up to two other household bulk items after 6 p.m. the night before — not on Monday or Tuesday.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Elizabeth?
Not required on the 2026 calendar.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Elizabeth?
Included with regular residential garbage service for up to three household bulk items on the second garbage day. Metal appliances and metal are by appointment only — not on Thursday/Friday bulk day.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Elizabeth?
No for mattress/furniture bulk on Thu/Fri. Yes for metal & metal appliances — call (908) 820-4150 first. Do not put refrigerators, appliances, or metal out on Thursday or Friday without an appointment.