Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Tallahassee, FL
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Look up your Red or Blue bulky pickup day on talgov.com, then put the mattress at the curb no earlier than the weekend before.
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Not required
- Cost The City's bulky items page lis…
- Appointment No appointment for regular bulk…
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- Curbside
- Yes. Tallahassee lists mattresses as bulky items, collected every other week on your Red or Blue week bulky day.
- Bag rule
- Not required. The City's bulky item rules don't ask you to bag mattresses.
- Cost / fines
- The City's bulky items page lists no separate charge for regular bulky pickup. Items must be 6 ft long by 4 ft wide by 4 ft high or smaller.
- Appointment
- No appointment for regular bulky pickup. Look up your Red or Blue week pickup day by address on talgov.com. Larger items need a special pickup request or a Cash for Trash event.
- Tip
- Don't put it out before the weekend before your bulky pickup date. City service covers addresses inside city limits.
Official source: www.talgov.com · www.talgov.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 Tallahassee?
Look up your Red or Blue bulky pickup day on talgov.com, then put the mattress at the curb no earlier than the weekend before.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Tallahassee?
Not required. The City's bulky item rules don't ask you to bag mattresses.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Tallahassee?
The City's bulky items page lists no separate charge for regular bulky pickup. Items must be 6 ft long by 4 ft wide by 4 ft high or smaller.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Tallahassee?
No appointment for regular bulky pickup. Look up your Red or Blue week pickup day by address on talgov.com. Larger items need a special pickup request or a Cash for Trash event.