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City of Ann Arbor residents

How to get rid of a mattress in Ann Arbor, MI

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Ann Arbor won't pick up mattresses left at the curb; the City points residents to its Drop-Off Station or recovery yard.^[2]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor won't pick up mattresses left at the curb; the City points residents to its Drop-Off Station or recovery yard. How to book: Use the Drop-Off Station run by Recycle Ann Arbor; check its page for days and hours.^[1]^[2]

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No curbside pickup Large items like mattresses left at the curb are not picked up

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Source: City of Ann Arbor: Drop-Off Options · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

City pickup?Mattresses are not picked up at the curb; the City points residents to the Drop-Off Station

How to bookUse the Drop-Off Station run by Recycle Ann Arbor; check its page for days and hours

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeLarge items like furniture, mattresses and appliances won't be picked up if left at the curb. The City says to check the Drop-Off Station or recovery yard to see if they're accepted there.

Step by step

Book itUse the Drop-Off Station run by Recycle Ann Arbor; check its page for days and hours^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offAnn Arbor won't pick up mattresses left at the curb; the City points residents to its Drop-Off Station or recovery yard.^[2]
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Leaving large items like mattresses at the curb can get you fined.^[2]

CITY City & county options

What does the City offer for a mattress in Ann Arbor?

We found no free official option for this city.

Good to know

Large items like furniture, mattresses and appliances won't be picked up if left at the curb. The City says to check the Drop-Off Station or recovery yard to see if they're accepted there.^[2]

Good to know

The Drop-Off Station, operated by Recycle Ann Arbor, is at 2950 East Ellsworth Rd. Check Recycle Ann Arbor's Drop-Off Station page for days and hours.^[1]

City's own fee

Ann Arbor residents can apply online for a pass that waives the $3 gate entry fee. Fees still apply for disposal of large items.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Curbside	Not picked up	Large items, incl. mattresses
Drop-Off Station	2950 East Ellsworth Rd	Run by Recycle Ann Arbor

Can I give it away or swap it in Ann Arbor?

We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Ann Arbor.

If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Donate furniture, appliances and building materials. Find your nearest ReStore and ask whether it offers pickup.
Salvation Army donation pickup: Schedule a free pickup where it's offered, using the official scheduler.
Pickup Please (Vietnam Veterans of America): Free donation pickup in its service areas. Check your ZIP.
Buy Nothing Project: Gift-economy groups for your neighborhood. Join through the official site or app.
Freecycle: Find your local Freecycle group in the official directory.
Craigslist "free" section: Pick your city in Craigslist's official site list, then go to for sale → free.

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