Curbside GuideHow to dispose of a mattress in Mesa, AZ
Not your city? Change
Quick answer
Request a Bulk Item Pick-up online or at 480-644-6789 (from $31 per load), then set the mattress at the end of your driveway after 6 p.m. the night before your scheduled day.
Last verified:
- Curbside
- Yes, for current City of Mesa Solid Waste customers, through the paid Bulk Item Pick-up. Mattresses, bed frames and box springs are on the accepted list.
- Bag rule
- Not specified by the City. If the mattress has had bed bugs, tape a sheet of paper marked "BB" to it so crews know.
- Cost / fines
- Starting at $31.00 per load for Mesa trash and recycling customers ($39.59 for non-Mesa customers). A load is about 4 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft; up to 4 loads per pickup. A $31.00 trip charge applies if items aren't out when the crew arrives, if you cancel less than 1 business day ahead, or if prohibited items are mixed in.
- Appointment
- Yes. Submit the online Bulk Item Pick-up Request or call 480-644-6789 (Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.). Staff contact you within 3 business days to set the date. Past-due utility balances must be paid first.
- Tip
- Put the mattress at the end of your driveway (not blocking the sidewalk) after 6 p.m. the night before and by 6 a.m. on pickup day. Residents in HOAs or multi-unit communities may need to check with their property manager. The City also suggests selling or donating usable mattresses.
Official source: www.mesaaz.gov · www.mesaaz.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 dispose of a mattress in Mesa?
Request a Bulk Item Pick-up online or at 480-644-6789 (from $31 per load), then set the mattress at the end of your driveway after 6 p.m. the night before your scheduled day.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Mesa?
Not specified by the City. If the mattress has had bed bugs, tape a sheet of paper marked "BB" to it so crews know.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Mesa?
Starting at $31.00 per load for Mesa trash and recycling customers ($39.59 for non-Mesa customers). A load is about 4 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft; up to 4 loads per pickup. A $31.00 trip charge applies if items aren't out when the crew arrives, if you cancel less than 1 business day ahead, or if prohibited items are mixed in.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Mesa?
Yes. Submit the online Bulk Item Pick-up Request or call 480-644-6789 (Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.). Staff contact you within 3 business days to set the date. Past-due utility balances must be paid first.