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How to get rid of a mattress in St. Paul, MN
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Quick answer
Schedule a free pickup with Second Chance Recycling (online, [email protected] or 612-787-3770). Then attach a sign saying it's for the recycling program and put it on your boulevard or along your alley by 6 AM, away from your garbage carts. There's no limit and no charge.
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- Curbside
- Yes. St. Paul picks up mattresses, box springs, futon mattresses, toppers and metal bed frames for free, as many as you need, through its recycling partner Second Chance Recycling (with the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center). You have to schedule the pickup.
- Bag rule
- Not required by the City. Attach a sign to the mattress saying it's for the recycling program.
- Cost / fines
- Free and unlimited. Mattress pickups don't count toward your 12 bulky items a year. Headboards, footboards and mechanical beds can't be recycled; set those out as regular bulky items (12 per garbage cart per year are included, then $30 plus tax each).
- Appointment
- Yes. Homes with 1–4 units schedule with Second Chance Recycling online (secondchancerecyclingmn.com, Curbside Collection Program), by email at [email protected], or by phone at 612-787-3770. Buildings with 5+ units: the property owner contacts Sustainable Synergy Solutions ([email protected]). Tenants should ask their landlord.
- Tip
- Put it out by 6 AM on your front boulevard or along your alley where it's visible and easy to reach. If it's your garbage day, keep it away from your carts. The City treats anything within 10 ft of a cart as set out for garbage pickup, and it counts toward your bulky limit.
Official source: www.stpaul.gov · www.stpaul.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 St. Paul?
Schedule a free pickup with Second Chance Recycling (online, [email protected] or 612-787-3770). Then attach a sign saying it's for the recycling program and put it on your boulevard or along your alley by 6 AM, away from your garbage carts. There's no limit and no charge.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in St. Paul?
Not required by the City. Attach a sign to the mattress saying it's for the recycling program.
How much does mattress disposal cost in St. Paul?
Free and unlimited. Mattress pickups don't count toward your 12 bulky items a year. Headboards, footboards and mechanical beds can't be recycled; set those out as regular bulky items (12 per garbage cart per year are included, then $30 plus tax each).
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in St. Paul?
Yes. Homes with 1–4 units schedule with Second Chance Recycling online (secondchancerecyclingmn.com, Curbside Collection Program), by email at [email protected], or by phone at 612-787-3770. Buildings with 5+ units: the property owner contacts Sustainable Synergy Solutions ([email protected]). Tenants should ask their landlord.