How to Dispose of a Mattress in Phoenix, AZ
Every way to get rid of a mattress in Phoenix side by side — what each costs, how much it takes at once, and the condition that decides whether it is actually collected.
Every route out of Phoenix, and what each one actually asks of you
Free and unconditional are not the same thing. Each of these routes costs nothing or costs something, and each one has a line it will not cross — the cap, the condition, or what it simply will not accept. Read down the last two columns before you carry anything downstairs.
| Route | What it costs | How much it takes | The condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curbside, regular collection day | — | Ten cubic yards per residence per appointment, and the piles of two households may not be combined — each address has to book its own. | Not collected: loose debris and ordinary household trash, loose grass and clippings, household hazardous waste, materials in Bagster bags, more than two wooden pallets, bricks, concrete, dirt, rocks, asphalt and roofing shingles or tiles, and construction or demolition material over 25 pounds. Tree trimmings have to be under twelve inches thick and four feet long, and grass, leaves and clippings bagged and tied. |
| Booked city collection | Included with regular trash service at no extra charge. | Four collection opportunities a year, and a single pile no larger than ten cubic yards per residence. | All bulk trash. Phoenix moved to appointments, so nothing goes out without one being booked first. |
| Hire a hauler | You pay — quotes come from local companies bidding against each other. | No item cap and no wrapping, residency or vehicle rule. | They carry it out; nothing has to reach the curb under its own steam. |
Putting it out with your regular trash in Phoenix
- How many items
- Ten cubic yards per residence per appointment, and the piles of two households may not be combined — each address has to book its own.
- Good to know
- Not collected: loose debris and ordinary household trash, loose grass and clippings, household hazardous waste, materials in Bagster bags, more than two wooden pallets, bricks, concrete, dirt, rocks, asphalt and roofing shingles or tiles, and construction or demolition material over 25 pounds. Tree trimmings have to be under twelve inches thick and four feet long, and grass, leaves and clippings bagged and tied.
Booking a city pickup
All bulk trash. Phoenix moved to appointments, so nothing goes out without one being booked first.
- How many items
- Four collection opportunities a year, and a single pile no larger than ten cubic yards per residence.
- How to book
- Book online or on 602-262-6251, as late as three business days ahead. Cancelling at least two business days early keeps the slot off your yearly count; cancelling later does not.
- What it costs
- Included with regular trash service at no extra charge.
- Good to know
- The pile goes within five feet of the street or the front edge of the property, at least five feet clear of any fixed object, and must be in place by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment date. Putting it out more than seven days ahead of the appointment is a violation of city ordinance. The scheduler blocks Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day plus the seven days after each.
Or have someone take it
City routes are cheap but slow, and they all assume you can get the item to the curb yourself. If it is upstairs, if it is heavy, or if you need it gone this week, a local pro is the faster answer.
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Getting rid of a mattress in Phoenix — common questions
How many bulk items can I put out at once in Phoenix?
Ten cubic yards per residence per appointment, and the piles of two households may not be combined — each address has to book its own.
How do I book a bulk pickup in Phoenix?
Book online or on 602-262-6251, as late as three business days ahead. Cancelling at least two business days early keeps the slot off your yearly count; cancelling later does not. Four collection opportunities a year, and a single pile no larger than ten cubic yards per residence.
What needs an appointment in Phoenix instead of going out with the trash?
All bulk trash. Phoenix moved to appointments, so nothing goes out without one being booked first.
What does a bulk collection cost in Phoenix?
Included with regular trash service at no extra charge.
Where and when do I put the items out in Phoenix?
The pile goes within five feet of the street or the front edge of the property, at least five feet clear of any fixed object, and must be in place by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment date. Putting it out more than seven days ahead of the appointment is a violation of city ordinance. The scheduler blocks Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day plus the seven days after each.
Where this comes from
Checked against official sources on 2026-09-04. City rules change — if something here does not match, the city page wins.
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