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How to get rid of a mattress in Greensboro, NC
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Quick answer
Put the mattress at the curb by 7 AM on your bulk collection day, which is every other week on your recycling day. City crews can't take items over 50 pounds; for a heavier one, haul it to the Transfer Station at 6310 Burnt Poplar Rd. ($15 per car load).
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- Curbside
- Yes — mattresses and box springs are bulk trash, collected every other week on your recycling day. Put them at the curb by 7 AM.
- Bag rule
- Not specified by the City.
- Cost / fines
- Free curbside. Items over 50 pounds can't be collected by City crews (the City's 2-2-2 rule: never 2 big for 2 people 2 handle). Transfer Station drop-off (6310 Burnt Poplar Rd.): $15 per car load, $25 per van/large SUV/pickup load.
- Appointment
- No — find your bulk collection day with the City's Service Day Finder or the GSO Collects app.
- Tip
- Transfer Station hours: Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM, Sat 7 AM–1 PM; arrive 30 minutes before closing. Questions: 336-373-CITY (2489).
Official source: www.greensboro-nc.gov · www.greensboro-nc.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 Greensboro?
Put the mattress at the curb by 7 AM on your bulk collection day, which is every other week on your recycling day. City crews can't take items over 50 pounds; for a heavier one, haul it to the Transfer Station at 6310 Burnt Poplar Rd. ($15 per car load).
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Greensboro?
Not specified by the City.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Greensboro?
Free curbside. Items over 50 pounds can't be collected by City crews (the City's 2-2-2 rule: never 2 big for 2 people 2 handle). Transfer Station drop-off (6310 Burnt Poplar Rd.): $15 per car load, $25 per van/large SUV/pickup load.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Greensboro?
No — find your bulk collection day with the City's Service Day Finder or the GSO Collects app.