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How to get rid of a mattress in Gilbert, AZ
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Quick answer
Put the mattress in the street against the curb, 5 ft from cans and cars, between the Saturday before your bulk trash week and 5 AM that Monday. Bulk pickup is every five weeks. Keep the pile under 10 x 5 x 5 ft.
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- Curbside
- Yes. Mattresses are on the Town's list of bulk trash it collects. Bulk pickup comes every five weeks, with no bulk pickup during Thanksgiving or Christmas weeks.
- Bag rule
- The Town doesn't say.
- Cost / fines
- The Town lists no fee for regular bulk pickup. For a pile bigger than 10 x 5 x 5 ft (up to 20 x 5 x 5 ft), a special bulk pickup costs $100 (480-503-6400). You can also haul one load (under 1 ton) free every 30 days to WM San Tan Transfer (4040 S. 80th St., Mesa) or Republic Mesa Transfer (6711 S. Mountain Rd., Mesa). Bring photo ID and your Gilbert utility bill.
- Appointment
- No. Set it out for your bulk trash week.
- Tip
- Put it in the street against the curb, at least 5 ft from cans, cars and other obstacles. Set it out no earlier than the Saturday before your collection week and no later than 5 AM Monday.
Official source: www.gilbertaz.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 Gilbert?
Put the mattress in the street against the curb, 5 ft from cans and cars, between the Saturday before your bulk trash week and 5 AM that Monday. Bulk pickup is every five weeks. Keep the pile under 10 x 5 x 5 ft.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Gilbert?
The Town doesn't say.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Gilbert?
The Town lists no fee for regular bulk pickup. For a pile bigger than 10 x 5 x 5 ft (up to 20 x 5 x 5 ft), a special bulk pickup costs $100 (480-503-6400). You can also haul one load (under 1 ton) free every 30 days to WM San Tan Transfer (4040 S. 80th St., Mesa) or Republic Mesa Transfer (6711 S. Mountain Rd., Mesa). Bring photo ID and your Gilbert utility bill.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Gilbert?
No. Set it out for your bulk trash week.