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City of Cape Coral residentsHow to get rid of a mattress in Cape Coral, FL
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Cape Coral collects bulk waste, including mattresses and box springs, on the same day as your garbage, recycling and yard waste. Residents can also drop off bulky waste at 1200 Kismet Parkway, Tuesday to Saturday.[2]
The answer
To throw out a mattress in Cape Coral: Cape Coral collects bulk waste, including mattresses and box springs, on the same day as your garbage, recycling and yard waste. Residents can also drop off bulky waste at 1200 Kismet Parkway, Tuesday to Saturday.[1][2]
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🗓️ Pickup schedule
With your regular trash pickup Same day as your regular trash pickup
Source: City of Cape Coral: Bulk Waste · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.
Step by step
- Book itNo booking; set out on your regular trash day[1]
- Prep itBag required: No rule found
- Set it out or drop it offCape Coral collects bulk waste, including mattresses and box springs, on the same day as your garbage, recycling and yard waste. Residents can also drop off bulky waste at 1200 Kismet Parkway, Tuesday to Saturday.[2]
- Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.
CITY City & county options
What does the City offer for a mattress in Cape Coral?
Bulk pickup on trash day
- Bulk waste, garbage, recycling, and yard waste are all collected on the same day. Use the City's Check Your Trash Day tool to find your day.[1]
- Accepted furniture includes sofas, desks, tables, chairs, bed frames, box springs and mattresses.[1]
- Place items within 3 feet of the road and don't stack them.[1]
Bulk waste drop-off site
"Move-outs" are not part of normal bulk pickup and must be scheduled for removal; a fee may be imposed.[1]
Not accepted: construction and demolition debris, whole hot tubs, fence sections, propane tanks or any single item over 150 pounds.[1]
How do the official options compare?
| City or county option | Free or city fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk pickup | With trash pickup | Same day as trash |
| Drop-off site | Residents | Tue-Sat 8-4 |
Can I give it away or swap it in Cape Coral?
We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Cape Coral.
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
Does Cape Coral pick up mattresses?
Yes. Mattresses and box springs are on the City's list of acceptable bulk waste, collected on your regular trash day.[1]
Where can I drop off a mattress in Cape Coral?
At the residents' bulk waste drop-off site, 1200 Kismet Parkway, Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proof of residency may be required.[2]
Sources (2 official pages, checked Oct 22, 2026)
- City of Cape Coral Solid Waste, “Bulk Waste.” https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/public_works/general_support_services_division/solid_waste/bulk_waste.php. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- City of Cape Coral Solid Waste, “Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site.” https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/public_works/general_support_services_division/solid_waste/bulk_waste_dropoff_site.php. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Each numbered citation [n] above links to its source. Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you set anything out.
Verification: Full official pages read Oct 22, 2026
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