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How to get rid of a mattress in Tampa, FL
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Quick answer
Check your free annual S.W.E.E.P. date at tampa.gov/sweep and set the mattress out with your pile, book a special pickup at (813) 274-8811 ($18.12 per cubic yard), or drop it off free at the McKay Bay Scale House with ID and a utility bill.
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- Curbside
- Yes. City of Tampa residential customers (single-family homes and properties with 4 units or less) get one free pre-scheduled S.W.E.E.P. bulky collection per year, and mattresses are on the accepted list. Outside your S.W.E.E.P. date you can book a paid special pickup.
- Bag rule
- Not specified on the City pages.
- Cost / fines
- S.W.E.E.P.: free, once a year, up to 10 cubic yards (larger piles may incur extra fees). Special pickup: $18.12 per cubic yard, billed to your City utility account. Self-haul to the McKay Bay Scale House: free for mattresses for residents with an active Residential Solid Waste account.
- Appointment
- S.W.E.E.P. is pre-scheduled: look up your date at tampa.gov/sweep. For a special pickup, call (813) 274-8811 or use Tampa Connect.
- Tip
- For S.W.E.E.P., put items in one pile on the right of way in front of your home no earlier than 5 days before and no later than 8 p.m. on your Sunday clean-up date; crews won't come back. McKay Bay Scale House is at 114 S. 34th St. (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Wed & Sat 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.); bring ID plus a utility bill in the same name. New Tampa is served by Hillsborough County Solid Waste instead (813-272-5680).
Official source: www.tampa.gov · www.tampa.gov · www.tampa.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 Tampa?
Check your free annual S.W.E.E.P. date at tampa.gov/sweep and set the mattress out with your pile, book a special pickup at (813) 274-8811 ($18.12 per cubic yard), or drop it off free at the McKay Bay Scale House with ID and a utility bill.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Tampa?
Not specified on the City pages.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Tampa?
S.W.E.E.P.: free, once a year, up to 10 cubic yards (larger piles may incur extra fees). Special pickup: $18.12 per cubic yard, billed to your City utility account. Self-haul to the McKay Bay Scale House: free for mattresses for residents with an active Residential Solid Waste account.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Tampa?
S.W.E.E.P. is pre-scheduled: look up your date at tampa.gov/sweep. For a special pickup, call (813) 274-8811 or use Tampa Connect.