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How to get rid of a mattress in Pittsburgh, PA
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Quick answer
Put the mattress at the curb with your regular weekly refuse, no earlier than 6 PM the night before and by 6 AM on collection day. Limit two bulk items per week, free. If it has bedbugs or cockroaches, seal it in plastic first.
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- Curbside
- Yes — box springs and mattresses are accepted bulky items, set out with your regular weekly refuse pickup. Limit two bulk items per week.
- Bag rule
- Only if it has bedbugs or cockroaches: then it must be sealed in plastic bags or wrapped in plastic. Otherwise leave bulk items whole and don't put them in trash bags.
- Cost / fines
- Free for 2 or fewer bulk items per collection (single-family homes; small apartment buildings of 5 or fewer units: per unit). More than 2 items: special pickup at $173 for the first hour plus $54 for each extra hour (call 412-255-2773).
- Appointment
- No — it goes out on your regular refuse day.
- Tip
- Set out no earlier than 6 PM the night before and no later than 6 AM on collection day; containers must be off the curb by 10 PM. Look up your day by typing PGH.ST into a browser.
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Helpful supplies
- 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 Pittsburgh?
Put the mattress at the curb with your regular weekly refuse, no earlier than 6 PM the night before and by 6 AM on collection day. Limit two bulk items per week, free. If it has bedbugs or cockroaches, seal it in plastic first.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Pittsburgh?
Only if it has bedbugs or cockroaches: then it must be sealed in plastic bags or wrapped in plastic. Otherwise leave bulk items whole and don't put them in trash bags.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Pittsburgh?
Free for 2 or fewer bulk items per collection (single-family homes; small apartment buildings of 5 or fewer units: per unit). More than 2 items: special pickup at $173 for the first hour plus $54 for each extra hour (call 412-255-2773).
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Pittsburgh?
No — it goes out on your regular refuse day.