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How to get rid of a mattress in Yonkers, NY
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Quick answer
Put the mattress at the curb after sundown the night before your second weekly collection day (Thursday or Friday). It counts as your one non-metal bulk item that week.
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- Curbside
- Yes. Mattresses and box springs are non-metal bulk, collected weekly from private homes and buildings with six units or fewer.
- Bag rule
- The City's bulk rules don't list a bag rule for mattresses.
- Cost / fines
- No fee is listed for weekly non-metal bulk pickup. Setting bulk out early can bring a fine of up to $1,500.
- Appointment
- No. Put one non-metal bulk item at the curb on your second scheduled collection day of the week (Thursday or Friday). For a bulk pickup appointment, call 914-377-HELP (4357).
- Tip
- Don't set it out before sundown the evening before. You can also drop it off at the Recycling Center, 735 Saw Mill River Road, Monday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with valid Yonkers ID.
Official source: www.yonkersny.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 Yonkers?
Put the mattress at the curb after sundown the night before your second weekly collection day (Thursday or Friday). It counts as your one non-metal bulk item that week.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Yonkers?
The City's bulk rules don't list a bag rule for mattresses.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Yonkers?
No fee is listed for weekly non-metal bulk pickup. Setting bulk out early can bring a fine of up to $1,500.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Yonkers?
No. Put one non-metal bulk item at the curb on your second scheduled collection day of the week (Thursday or Friday). For a bulk pickup appointment, call 914-377-HELP (4357).