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Bloomington disposal guide

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

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    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).

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    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.

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    Transfer station drop-off

    Hennepin County transfer stations + Ramsey County drop-off sites accept mattresses for $20-40 each. Open year-round.

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