Mattress Disposal Guide:
Austin, TX

Important: Read Before Disposing

Mattress disposal in Austin, TX, is managed by Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) through both bulk item collection and a drop-off center. **Bulk Item Collection (Residential Curbside Pickup):** * Austin Resource Recovery provides free bulk item collection service to residential customers once per year, typically on a scheduled day specific to your address. * **Required Action for Mattresses:** Mattresses and box springs *must be wrapped in plastic and sealed* before placing them at the curb for bulk collection. This measure is crucial to prevent the spread of bed bugs. * Set out items by 6:30 a.m. on your scheduled collection day, but no earlier than 8 p.m. the night before. * Items must be placed at the curb, at least 5 feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and utility meters. * There is a limit of 15 cubic yards per collection. **Drop-off at Customer Convenience Center:** * Residents can drop off mattresses at the Austin Resource Recovery Customer Convenience Center. * A fee for disposal is charged, calculated by weight. * While not explicitly stated as mandatory for drop-off, wrapping mattresses in plastic is a recommended best practice for bed bug prevention.