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How to get rid of a mattress in Orlando, FL
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Quick answer
Put the mattress at the edge of your property before the curb on your yard waste day. It's free and no bag or scheduling is needed, but the City takes only two large items per pickup, and a mattress and box spring count as two. Take extras to the Porter Road Transfer Station or the Orange County Landfill.
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- Curbside
- Yes. The City picks up two hand-loadable large items free on your yard waste day, with no scheduling. A mattress and a box spring count as two separate items.
- Bag rule
- Not required. Mattresses don't need to be bagged or bundled in any specific way.
- Cost / fines
- Free for up to two items that can be loaded by hand. Items too big or heavy for hand loading need a claw-truck pickup (cost varies; call 407-246-2314). Extra items can go to the Porter Road Transfer Station or the Orange County Landfill (cost depends on volume).
- Appointment
- No. Set it at the edge of your property before the curb on your yard waste day. Don't block the street, sidewalk, mailboxes, hydrants, storm drains or overhead utilities.
- Tip
- Drop-off for extra items: Porter Road Transfer Station, 1326 Good Homes Rd, Orlando, FL 32818, (407) 296-5198; Orange County Landfill, 5901 Young Pine Rd, Orlando, FL 32829, (407) 836-6600. Mattress rules confirmed by City of Orlando Solid Waste Customer Service by email on Oct 30, 2026.
Official source: www.orlando.gov · www.orlando.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 get rid of a mattress in Orlando?
Put the mattress at the edge of your property before the curb on your yard waste day. It's free and no bag or scheduling is needed, but the City takes only two large items per pickup, and a mattress and box spring count as two. Take extras to the Porter Road Transfer Station or the Orange County Landfill.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Orlando?
Not required. Mattresses don't need to be bagged or bundled in any specific way.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Orlando?
Free for up to two items that can be loaded by hand. Items too big or heavy for hand loading need a claw-truck pickup (cost varies; call 407-246-2314). Extra items can go to the Porter Road Transfer Station or the Orange County Landfill (cost depends on volume).
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Orlando?
No. Set it at the edge of your property before the curb on your yard waste day. Don't block the street, sidewalk, mailboxes, hydrants, storm drains or overhead utilities.