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Minneapolis disposal guide

How to dispose of a mattress in Minneapolis, 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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Minneapolis basics

County
Hennepin County
Primary ZIPs
55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406…
Curbside schedule
Color-coded weekly pickup. Garbage every week, recycling every other week on your Green or Blue week, organics weekly (opt-in). Find your day at minneapolismn.gov.
Bulk pickup
One free bulk-pickup appointment per year for City of Minneapolis garbage customers. Schedule at minneapolismn.gov or call 612-673-2917. Additional pickups cost $30 per item.

Where to dispose of a mattress near Minneapolis

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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.

Full guide

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The Minneapolis 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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