Curbside GuideHow to dispose of a mattress in Omaha, NE
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Haul the mattress (tarp-covered) to River City Recycling & Transfer Station, 6404 S. 60th St., and ask for the City cost-share program with two proofs of Omaha residency. Or bring it free to a Spring or Fall Cleanup site.
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- Curbside
- No. Omaha's waste carts can't take bulky items, and nothing can be set out next to the carts except yard waste bags and bundles. The City instead subsidizes drop-off at River City Recycling & Transfer Station, which accepts mattresses.
- Bag rule
- Not specified on the City pages. Loads you haul must be covered with a tarp (state and local law).
- Cost / fines
- City cost-share program for Omaha residents: a one-time $15 administrative fee at your first visit each calendar year buys 4 dump vouchers (4 subsidized loads per year). A car load under 2 cubic yards is typically 1 voucher; a pickup, van or trailer load under 5 cubic yards is typically 2. Very heavy loads (over 1,500 lb) may be charged the scale rate. Cashless; lost vouchers aren't replaced. Non-residents pay full price.
- Appointment
- No appointment is listed. When you arrive, ask for the "city's cost share program" before you dump (no refunds after). Bring two proofs of Omaha residency with matching names and street addresses (for example a current driver's license plus a recent OPPD or MUD bill).
- Tip
- River City Transfer is at 6404 S. 60th St. (402-889-8721); open Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Easter to Thanksgiving and 7-11:30 a.m. Thanksgiving to Easter. A safety vest and hard hat are required if you get out to unload. Free option: the City's Spring and Fall Cleanup drop-off sites take mattresses (2026 Fall Cleanup ran Saturdays in October; Spring Cleanup is in April and May). Questions: Environmental Services 402-444-5238.
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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 dispose of a mattress in Omaha?
Haul the mattress (tarp-covered) to River City Recycling & Transfer Station, 6404 S. 60th St., and ask for the City cost-share program with two proofs of Omaha residency. Or bring it free to a Spring or Fall Cleanup site.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Omaha?
Not specified on the City pages. Loads you haul must be covered with a tarp (state and local law).
How much does mattress disposal cost in Omaha?
City cost-share program for Omaha residents: a one-time $15 administrative fee at your first visit each calendar year buys 4 dump vouchers (4 subsidized loads per year). A car load under 2 cubic yards is typically 1 voucher; a pickup, van or trailer load under 5 cubic yards is typically 2. Very heavy loads (over 1,500 lb) may be charged the scale rate. Cashless; lost vouchers aren't replaced. Non-residents pay full price.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Omaha?
No appointment is listed. When you arrive, ask for the "city's cost share program" before you dump (no refunds after). Bring two proofs of Omaha residency with matching names and street addresses (for example a current driver's license plus a recent OPPD or MUD bill).