How to dispose of a mattress in Greensboro (quick guide)

Live in Greensboro? Here’s the fast, legal way.

Quick options in Greensboro

• City bulk pickup. Set at curb on your recycling week.
• Same-day pickup. Room carry-out; fee applies.
• Drop-off. Transfer station or landfill. Call for fees and hours.
• Donate or sell. Only if like-new and pest-free.

Greensboro city bulk pickup (how it works)

• Every other week. Collected on your recycling day.
• Set out by 7:00 a.m. Keep piles neat and reachable.
• Mattresses and box springs are bulk items.
• Use the GSO Collects tool/app to confirm your week.
• Questions? Call 336-373-CITY.

Drop-off and recycling nearby

• Transfer station: accepts bulk trash like mattresses.
• Call ahead for fees, hours, and ID rules.
• Keep items dry and bagged if required.

Compare your best fit

• Fastest: same-day pickup (fee).
• Lowest cost: city bulk pickup.
• Eco first: donate or recycle when accepted.
• No truck: book pickup.

Prep and safety for set-out

• Clear paths. Pets inside. Lights on.
• Bag if your site or city requires it.
• Lift with your legs. Watch coil edges.
• Never dump in alleys or lots.

People also ask (Greensboro)

Does Greensboro pick up mattresses?
Yes—bulk items are collected every other week on your recycling day.

What time should I set it out?
By 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.

Where can I drop off a mattress?
Use the Greensboro Transfer Station or other legal facilities. Call first for fees and hours.

Do I need a mattress bag?
Bag rules vary. Check the City page or the site you’ll use.

Will they take box springs too?
Yes—box springs are listed as bulk items.

See more options in the complete mattress disposal guide.

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