Curbside GuideThanksgiving trash guide: holiday pickup changes, turkey fryer oil, extra trash and boxes.
How to get rid of a mattress in Tulsa, OK
Not your city? Change
Quick answer
Schedule a Bulky Waste Pick Up online, via 311 or [email protected] at least 3 days ahead ($20 per 8 cubic yards on your utility bill), then set the mattress at the curb by 5 a.m. on your regular collection day.
Last verified:
- Curbside
- Yes, by scheduled Bulky Waste Pick Up for City of Tulsa refuse customers. The City's accepted-items list names "Furniture, including mattresses and sofas." Pickup happens on your regular collection day.
- Bag rule
- Not specified for mattresses on the City pages.
- Cost / fines
- $20 per 8 cubic yards (beginning Oct. 1, 2026; was $10), charged to your City utility bill. The fee is by volume, not per item. If your items don't comply with the accepted list, you're still charged and nothing is collected.
- Appointment
- Yes. Schedule online (needs your City utility Customer ID and Account number), through 311, or by emailing [email protected], at least three days before your pickup day. Cancel by noon the day before or you'll be charged.
- Tip
- Have it at the curb by 5 a.m. on pickup day. Keep it out from under power lines and trees, off water/gas meters and cable boxes, and at least 3 feet from fences and your carts.
Official source: www.cityoftulsa.org · www.cityoftulsa.org
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 Tulsa?
Schedule a Bulky Waste Pick Up online, via 311 or [email protected] at least 3 days ahead ($20 per 8 cubic yards on your utility bill), then set the mattress at the curb by 5 a.m. on your regular collection day.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Tulsa?
Not specified for mattresses on the City pages.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Tulsa?
$20 per 8 cubic yards (beginning Oct. 1, 2026; was $10), charged to your City utility bill. The fee is by volume, not per item. If your items don't comply with the accepted list, you're still charged and nothing is collected.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Tulsa?
Yes. Schedule online (needs your City utility Customer ID and Account number), through 311, or by emailing [email protected], at least three days before your pickup day. Cancel by noon the day before or you'll be charged.