Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Rochester, NY
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Put the mattress between the sidewalk and the curb on your normal refuse day. For an earlier pickup, call 311 about On Demand service.
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Not required
- Cost No separate fee for bulk items …
- Appointment No appointment needed for your …
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- Curbside
- Yes. The City of Rochester lists "bedding and mattresses" as bulk refuse you can put at the curb on your normal refuse day.
- Bag rule
- Not required. The City's bulk refuse rules don't ask you to bag mattresses.
- Cost / fines
- No separate fee for bulk items on your regular day. Residential refuse fees are included on annual tax bills.
- Appointment
- No appointment needed for your regular refuse day. If you need it picked up sooner, call 311 (outside city limits 585-428-5990) about the City's On Demand special pickup.
- Tip
- Put it between the sidewalk and the curb on collection day. Have refuse out by 6:30 a.m., and not before the night before.
Official source: www.cityofrochester.gov · www.cityofrochester.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 Rochester?
Put the mattress between the sidewalk and the curb on your normal refuse day. For an earlier pickup, call 311 about On Demand service.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Rochester?
Not required. The City's bulk refuse rules don't ask you to bag mattresses.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Rochester?
No separate fee for bulk items on your regular day. Residential refuse fees are included on annual tax bills.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Rochester?
No appointment needed for your regular refuse day. If you need it picked up sooner, call 311 (outside city limits 585-428-5990) about the City's On Demand special pickup.