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How to get rid of a mattress in Salt Lake City, UT
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Quick answer
Book your yearly Call 2 Haul pickup online or at 801-535-6953, then put the mattress, kept dry, on the parking strip no more than 24 hours before your date.
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- Curbside
- Yes. Salt Lake City's Call 2 Haul picks up mattresses, box springs and bed foundations for residents with City waste service (single-family homes and most duplexes and triplexes).
- Bag rule
- No bag rule is listed. Keep it clean and dry: clean mattresses are recycled at Springback, but soiled or wet ones go to the landfill.
- Cost / fines
- The City doesn't list a separate fee. Each customer gets one Call 2 Haul bulky-item pickup per calendar year.
- Appointment
- Yes. Request it with the online form, call 801-535-6953 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email the Call 2 Haul team, with your Public Utilities account number.
- Tip
- Don't put it out more than 24 hours before your confirmed date. Keep the pile about 8 ft wide, 4 ft deep and 4 ft high, at least 5 ft from hydrants, trees, poles and mailboxes. Pickups run 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Official source: www.slc.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 Salt Lake City?
Book your yearly Call 2 Haul pickup online or at 801-535-6953, then put the mattress, kept dry, on the parking strip no more than 24 hours before your date.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Salt Lake City?
No bag rule is listed. Keep it clean and dry: clean mattresses are recycled at Springback, but soiled or wet ones go to the landfill.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Salt Lake City?
The City doesn't list a separate fee. Each customer gets one Call 2 Haul bulky-item pickup per calendar year.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Request it with the online form, call 801-535-6953 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email the Call 2 Haul team, with your Public Utilities account number.