How to dispose of a mattress in Bloomington, MN
Mattresses are banned from curbside trash in most Hennepin and Ramsey municipalities. Three real paths in MN: schedule a bulk pickup with your city/hauler, donate a usable mattress to Goodwill or Salvation Army (stain-free, < 10 years old), or drop at a county transfer station for a small fee.
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Bloomington basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics (opt-in). All handled by Republic Services under city contract. Find your day at bloomingtonmn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk-pickup items per year for Bloomington households. Additional items via Republic Services at typical $25-40 per item. Schedule online at bloomingtonmn.gov.
Where to dispose of a mattress near Bloomington
- 1
City bulk pickup (cheapest if eligible)
Most Hennepin + Ramsey cities offer 1-4 free bulk pickups per year. Mattress must be in a plastic mattress bag (sold at U-Haul or Home Depot for ~$10).
- 2
Donation (if usable)
Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Furniture Banks Network (furniturebanks.org) accept mattresses meeting strict cleanliness + condition standards. Free pickup in most metros.
- 3
Transfer station drop-off
Hennepin County transfer stations + Ramsey County drop-off sites accept mattresses for $20-40 each. Open year-round.
Read the complete mattress disposal guide
The Bloomington options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:
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