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Athens-Clarke County residential customers (single-family, duplex and four-plex)

How to get rid of a mattress in Athens, GA

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Athens-Clarke County picks up mattresses as bulky waste by request, with no fee for four pickups a year of up to 5 items each.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Athens: Athens-Clarke County picks up mattresses as bulky waste by request, with no fee for four pickups a year of up to 5 items each. How to book: Solid Waste: (706) 613-3501 option 7.^[1]

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🗓️ Pickup schedule

By appointment Schedule online or call (706) 613-3501 option 7; 4 pickups a year^[1]

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Source: Athens-Clarke County: Bulky Waste Program · verified Oct 23, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

City pickup?Schedule a bulky waste pickup: no fee for four pickups a year, up to 5 items each

How to bookSolid Waste: (706) 613-3501 option 7^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City optionMattresses and box springs are bulky waste. Bulky waste is collected by request only: schedule online or call (706) 613-3501 option 7.^[1]

Step by step

Book itSolid Waste: (706) 613-3501 option 7^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offAthens-Clarke County picks up mattresses as bulky waste by request, with no fee for four pickups a year of up to 5 items each.^[1]
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Don't block sidewalks, driveways, mailboxes or fire hydrants with bulky items.^[1]

CITY City & county options

What does the City offer for a mattress in Athens?

Good to know

Mattresses and box springs are bulky waste. Bulky waste is collected by request only: schedule online or call (706) 613-3501 option 7.^[1]

Good to know

There is no fee for four pickups a year, up to 5 items per pickup. After four pickups, service is on a cost-of-service basis.^[1]

Good to know

Place items neatly at the curb no earlier than 24 hours before your collection date and by 7:00 AM on pickup day.^[1]

Good to know

The program is for single-family detached, duplex and four-plex homes. Depending on your property's zoning, an additional fee may apply.^[1]

City's own fee

You can also drop off mattresses and box springs at CHaRM, 1005 College Ave: $10 each, plus a $3 per trip facility fee for Athens-Clarke County residents. No cash; check or major credit card only.^[2]

Good to know

CHaRM is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Wednesday noon to 6:00 PM.^[2]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Bulky waste pickup	No fee for 4 a year	Up to 5 items each

Can I give it away or swap it in Athens?

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

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.
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FAQ

Does Athens-Clarke County pick up mattresses?

Yes. Mattresses and box springs are bulky waste, collected by request. Schedule online or call (706) 613-3501 option 7.^[1]

Is there a fee?

No fee for four pickups per year, up to 5 items each. After that, it's on a cost-of-service basis.^[1]

Sources (2 official pages, checked Oct 23, 2026)

Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department, “Bulky Waste Program.” https://www.accgov.com/bulkywaste. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department, “CHaRM.” https://www.accgov.com/5894/Hard-to-Recycle-Materials-CHaRM. Checked Oct 23, 2026.

Each numbered citation [n] above links to its source. Last checked Oct 23, 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you set anything out.

Verification: Full official page read Oct 23, 2026