How to dispose of a mattress in Hopkins, 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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Hopkins basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55305, 55343
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics (opt-in), seasonal yard waste April-November — all through the city-contracted hauler. Find your day at hopkinsmn.com.
- Bulk pickup
- City of Hopkins provides one free bulk-pickup item per year as part of residential service. Schedule via hopkinsmn.com. Additional items $20-40 each. Spring + fall city-run cleanup events at the public-works yard expand the free options.
Where to dispose of a mattress near Hopkins
- 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 Hopkins 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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