Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Jackson, MS
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On your second weekly collection day, set out at most 2 bulk items — a mattress and/or box spring count — with your household garbage.
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Not required on the City SWEEP …
- Cost No separate fee listed for the …
- Appointment No for the regular 2-item bulk …
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- Curbside
- Yes. On your second weekly garbage collection day you may place up to 2 bulk items at the curb, including mattresses and box springs (also furniture, sofas, stoves, TVs, radios, toilets, limbs, and bagged leaves).
- Bag rule
- Not required on the City SWEEP / garbage schedule pages.
- Cost / fines
- No separate fee listed for the 2 bulk items on the second collection day.
- Appointment
- No for the regular 2-item bulk set-out on the second collection day. Twice-weekly garbage for single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes.
- Tip
- 1st collection day is household garbage only; 2nd collection day allows up to 2 bulk items plus bagged leaves. Solid Waste Division: 601-960-1193 or 601-960-0000. Tires are a separate program (not part of the 2 bulk items).
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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 Jackson?
On your second weekly collection day, set out at most 2 bulk items — a mattress and/or box spring count — with your household garbage.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Jackson?
Not required on the City SWEEP / garbage schedule pages.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Jackson?
No separate fee listed for the 2 bulk items on the second collection day.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Jackson?
No for the regular 2-item bulk set-out on the second collection day. Twice-weekly garbage for single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes.