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Mattress & box spring disposal in Houston, TX
Last checked: 2026-10-27 against the official sources below.
Short answer: Free curbside with heavy trash in even-numbered months, or drop it at a Residential Drop-Off Center any Tuesday to Saturday.
What the official sources say about this item
- Mattresses and box springs are on Houston's accepted junk waste list for heavy trash.
- Set it out between 6 p.m. the Friday before and 7 a.m. on your assigned collection day, behind the curb line.
- All six Residential Drop-Off Centers accept mattresses, open Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Bring a current Texas ID or a City of Houston utility bill or lease to use a drop-off center.
How to arrange it
- No booking: find your heavy trash date with the City's schedule lookup or the HTX Collects app.
Rules change, and where a source is unclear we say so. Confirm with the city (311) before setting anything out.
Paid option: junk removal
Not eligible for city pickup (for example, a larger apartment building) or need it gone sooner? A private junk removal service can haul items from inside your home for a fee. [Partner link not yet active]
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