Mattress Disposal in Miami: Curb Rules, Free Pickup, and Taking It to the Dump
Published July 7, 2026 · Updated September 28, 2026
You have four ways to get rid of a mattress in Miami: book one of Miami-Dade's two free bulky pickups a year, take it yourself to a county Trash and Recycling Center, wrap it and toss it in a rented dumpster, or have it picked up. What you can't do is drag it to the curb without a scheduled pickup, because that counts as illegal dumping. If you want it gone today, our mattress removal crew carries it out of the bedroom, same day in most of Miami-Dade.
How to get rid of a mattress in Miami: the options side by side
Pick by how fast you need it gone and whether you can move it yourself.
| Option | What it takes | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade bulky waste pickup | Free, two a year, for homes with county trash service; you move it to the curb | A scheduled date, often one to several weeks out |
| County Trash and Recycling Center | Proof of Miami-Dade residency and a vehicle that fits a mattress | Whenever the center is open |
| Rented roll-off dumpster | Makes sense when the mattress is part of a bigger cleanout | Same-day or next-day delivery |
| Mattress removal pickup | A crew carries it out of the room; estimate by phone or text | Same day in most of Miami-Dade |
| Curb, with no scheduled pickup | Counts as illegal dumping and can be fined | Not an option |
Can you take a mattress to the dump in Miami?
Yes, if you live in Miami-Dade. The county's Trash and Recycling Centers take household bulky items like mattresses from residents who bring proof of residency. Limits and hours change, so check the county site or call 311 before you load up. You also need a vehicle that fits a queen or a king (most cars don't) and a way to tie it down, because an unsecured load on the Palmetto is its own ticket.
Who picks up mattresses for free in Miami?
The county, twice a year, if your home has Miami-Dade trash service and you schedule it (details in Miami-Dade bulky waste pickup). Some mattress stores take the old one when they deliver the new one, sometimes free and sometimes for a fee, so ask before you buy. Charities rarely accept used mattresses because of hygiene rules. Everyone else charges something, us included.
Can you leave a mattress on the curb?
Sometimes, but not whenever you want. If you get county curbside trash service at a single-family home, Miami-Dade gives you two free bulky waste pickups per year, but you have to schedule them first. Dragging a mattress to the curb without a scheduled pickup counts as illegal dumping, and the county does issue fines for it. If you live in a condo or apartment, curbside bulky pickup usually is not available to you at all.
How Miami-Dade bulky waste pickup works
- Single-family homes with county waste collection service get 2 free bulky waste pickups per calendar year, up to 25 cubic yards each.
- You must schedule the pickup first through Miami-Dade 311 (online or by phone). Do not put anything out until you have a confirmed date.
- Place items at the curb no earlier than the evening before your scheduled date.
- Mattresses, furniture, appliances, and yard waste are accepted. Tires, construction debris, and hazardous materials are not.
- If you live inside a city with its own trash service (Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and others), your city has its own bulky pickup rules and schedule. Check with your city, not the county.
The catch: the wait
Scheduled bulky pickups are often booked one to several weeks out, and the pile sits on your curb until the truck comes. In the meantime you are the house with a mattress out front, and some cities will cite you if it goes out too early. If you are cleaning out before a move, a closing, or a new tenant, the free pickup timeline usually does not work.
Condos, apartments, and HOAs
Most condo and apartment buildings in Miami-Dade have no curbside bulky pickup. Leaving a mattress by the dumpster corral is usually a lease violation, and many associations fine residents for it because the association gets charged for the removal. Some buildings schedule bulk item days a few times a year. For everyone else, the options are hauling it to a county Trash and Recycling Center yourself (proof of residency required, and you need a vehicle that fits a mattress) or booking a removal service that comes to your unit and carries it out.
Illegal dumping is expensive
Leaving bulky items on a swale, an empty lot, or someone else's curb is illegal dumping under county ordinance. Fines start in the hundreds of dollars and can reach thousands for repeat or large-scale dumping, and the county runs camera enforcement in known dumping spots. Paying for a pickup costs a lot less than the citation.
The fast option
We pick up mattresses, box springs, and furniture from anywhere in Miami-Dade and Broward, usually same-day or next-day. We carry them out of the bedroom, down the stairs, out of the condo, wherever they are. No curb time, no scheduling window, no HOA letter. Mattresses in usable condition get donated, and the rest are broken down for recycling where facilities allow.
FAQ
How do I get rid of a mattress in Miami?
Book one of Miami-Dade's two free bulky pickups if your home has county trash service, drive it to a county Trash and Recycling Center with proof of residency, put it in a rented roll-off dumpster, or have it picked up. For a same-day pickup, call or text The Waste Masters at (305) 986-0692 and our crew carries it out of the room. Never leave it at the curb without a scheduled pickup; that counts as illegal dumping.
Can you take a mattress to the dump in Miami?
Yes. Miami-Dade residents can drop mattresses at the county's Trash and Recycling Centers with proof of residency. Check current hours and limits with 311 before you go, and tie the mattress down properly on the way.
How much does mattress removal cost in Miami?
A single mattress, or a mattress and box spring, is one of our smallest jobs. Call or text a photo to (305) 986-0692 and we will give you the estimate straight. Adding more items to the same pickup barely moves it, so clear the whole room while you are at it.
Can I put a mattress in a regular dumpster?
In a rented roll-off dumpster, yes, mattresses are fine. In your building's shared dumpster, usually no. Most property rules prohibit it and haulers can refuse the container or charge the property extra, which comes back to you.
Does Miami-Dade recycle mattresses?
The county waste stream landfills most bulky items. Dedicated mattress recycling in South Florida is limited, but foam, metal springs, and wood frames are recyclable when separated. We donate usable mattresses and separate materials when a recycling outlet is available.
What if my old mattress has bed bugs?
Tell us before the pickup. We still take it, but it needs to be fully wrapped in plastic first (mattress disposal bags are sold at hardware stores). Wrapping is also required by most buildings and by disposal facilities, and it protects our crew and truck.
Get Your Free, No-Pressure Estimate
Call or text a photo of your junk to (305) 986-0692. We estimate it straight, you decide.
