How to get rid of a mattress in Palm Bay, FL

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Quick answer

Look up your bulk day, set the mattress at the curb at least 3 feet from carts on that day, and leave it for Republic's weekly bulk route.

Pickup Yes
Bag Not stated as required on the C…
Cost Included
Appointment No

✓ Last verified: 2026-11-06

Curbside: Yes — Republic Services provides unlimited weekly bulk pickup for Palm Bay residents. The City's Trash and Recycling page lists mattresses among accepted bulk items (with furniture, appliances, electronics, and residential move-out piles).
Bag rule: Not stated as required on the City bulk list or Republic Palm Bay yard/bulk guidelines.
Cost / fines: Included — City/Republic describe unlimited bulk and yard-waste pickup with no volume restrictions on the scheduled bulk/yard day. No separate appointment fee listed.
Appointment: No — place bulk on your scheduled bulk/yard-waste day (look up the address on Republic's Palm Bay schedule tool). Separate bulk from trash/recycling carts by about 3 feet.
Tip: Republic customer service: (321) 989-6030 or (844) 737-8254. Carts at curb by 5 a.m. Pressure-treated fencing is not bulk — take it to a landfill yourself.

Official source: www.palmbayfl.gov · www.republicservices.com

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 Palm Bay?

Look up your bulk day, set the mattress at the curb at least 3 feet from carts on that day, and leave it for Republic's weekly bulk route.

Does my mattress need to be bagged in Palm Bay?

Not stated as required on the City bulk list or Republic Palm Bay yard/bulk guidelines.

How much does mattress disposal cost in Palm Bay?

Included — City/Republic describe unlimited bulk and yard-waste pickup with no volume restrictions on the scheduled bulk/yard day. No separate appointment fee listed.

Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Palm Bay?

No — place bulk on your scheduled bulk/yard-waste day (look up the address on Republic's Palm Bay schedule tool). Separate bulk from trash/recycling carts by about 3 feet.