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How to get rid of a mattress in Jersey City, NJ
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Quick answer
Wrap the mattress and box spring completely in plastic. Put them at the curb with your trash between 5 PM and 7 PM the night before your trash day. The limit is four bulk items per collection day, and you don't need an appointment.
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- Curbside
- Yes. Mattresses, box springs and bedding are bulk items, collected at the curb on your regular trash days (trash is picked up twice a week). You can put out up to four bulk items per collection day.
- Bag rule
- Required. Mattresses, box springs and all bedding must be wrapped in plastic before you take them to the curb.
- Cost / fines
- The City doesn't list a fee for curbside bulk items.
- Appointment
- No. The City's current collection schedule says no appointment is needed for bulk items. Refrigerators, air conditioners, other white goods and e-waste are different: schedule those at 201-547-4400.
- Tip
- Put trash out between 5 PM and 7 PM the night before your collection day. Questions go to DPW Sanitation at 201-547-4400.
Official source: www.jerseycitynj.gov · www.jerseycitynj.gov
Helpful supplies
- Mattress disposal bag Required here — 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 Jersey City?
Wrap the mattress and box spring completely in plastic. Put them at the curb with your trash between 5 PM and 7 PM the night before your trash day. The limit is four bulk items per collection day, and you don't need an appointment.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Jersey City?
Required. Mattresses, box springs and all bedding must be wrapped in plastic before you take them to the curb.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Jersey City?
The City doesn't list a fee for curbside bulk items.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Jersey City?
No. The City's current collection schedule says no appointment is needed for bulk items. Refrigerators, air conditioners, other white goods and e-waste are different: schedule those at 201-547-4400.