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City of Arlington curbside customers and Arlington Water Utilities account holders

How to get rid of a mattress in Arlington, TX

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Arlington homeowners get three free landfill drop-offs a year, and curbside customers can set out bulky items on their weekly collection day.^[2]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Arlington: Arlington homeowners get three free landfill drop-offs a year, and curbside customers can set out bulky items on their weekly collection day. How to book: Set out on your recycling day; questions: 817-459-6777.^[1]^[2]

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Source: City of Arlington: Your Guide to the Trash Cart Rollout · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

Free pickup?3 free landfill drop-offs a year (homeowners with a water account)

How to bookSet out on your recycling day; questions: 817-459-6777^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeCurbside customers can set out up to two cubic yards of bulky items each week, about the size of a washer and dryer, on their collection day (the same day as recycling).

Step by step

Book itSet out on your recycling day; questions: 817-459-6777^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offArlington homeowners get three free landfill drop-offs a year, and curbside customers can set out bulky items on their weekly collection day.^[2]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Set bulky items out no earlier than 7 p.m. the day before collection, and by 7 a.m. on collection day.^[1]

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What are the free ways to get rid of a mattress in Arlington?

Free

Free landfill drop-offs (3 a year)

Arlington homeowners with an Arlington Water Utilities account can drop off bulky items such as old carpet, appliances and tires at the city landfill for free up to three times a year. Show a valid Texas driver license or Texas ID at the scale house.^[2]
Arlington Landfill, 800 Mosier Valley Road: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Call 817-354-2305.^[2]

Good to know

Curbside customers can set out up to two cubic yards of bulky items each week, about the size of a washer and dryer, on their collection day (the same day as recycling).^[1]

Good to know

Visits after the third free one are charged at a discounted rate. Contractors, landlords and apartment tenants pay regular landfill fees.^[2]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Landfill drop-off	Free	Up to 3 a year
Bulky items at the curb	Weekly	Up to 2 cubic yards

Can I give it away or swap it in Arlington?

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

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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FAQ

Where do I take hazardous waste in Arlington?

Don't put paint, motor oil or pesticides at the curb or take them to the landfill. Arlington residents can drop them off free of charge at Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center, 6400 Bridge Street.^[2]

Who can't use the free landfill visits in Arlington?

Contractors, landlords and apartment tenants pay regular landfill fees. For your water account, call the Action Center at 817-459-6777.^[2]