Curbside GuideHow to dispose of a mattress in Milwaukee, WI
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Quick answer
Set the mattress at your regular collection point on your regular garbage day, keeping your bulky items to about 1 cubic yard. Or haul it to a Drop Off Center with your ID.
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- Curbside
- Yes, if your property gets City of Milwaukee Sanitation service. The City names a queen mattress as a bulky item; up to 1 cubic yard goes out on your regular garbage day.
- Bag rule
- Not specified by the City.
- Cost / fines
- Free up to 1 cubic yard (about a recliner or two carts). More than that needs a paid special pickup: $75 for 1-4 cubic yards, $225 for 4-6 cubic yards.
- Appointment
- No for up to 1 cubic yard. For more, place items out and request a special pickup online or call 414-286-CITY (2489).
- Tip
- Drop-off: City residents and property owners can bring mattresses to the Drop Off Centers at 6660 Industrial Rd (north) or 3879 W. Lincoln Ave (south), 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (Tue-Sun through Nov 28, Tue-Sat in winter). Photo ID required; loads under 1 cubic yard are free.
Official source: city.milwaukee.gov · city.milwaukee.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 Milwaukee?
Set the mattress at your regular collection point on your regular garbage day, keeping your bulky items to about 1 cubic yard. Or haul it to a Drop Off Center with your ID.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Milwaukee?
Not specified by the City.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Milwaukee?
Free up to 1 cubic yard (about a recliner or two carts). More than that needs a paid special pickup: $75 for 1-4 cubic yards, $225 for 4-6 cubic yards.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Milwaukee?
No for up to 1 cubic yard. For more, place items out and request a special pickup online or call 414-286-CITY (2489).