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City of Council Bluffs householdsHow to get rid of a mattress in Council Bluffs, IA
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Council Bluffs households get two curbside bulky pickups a year, mattresses included if bagged or shrink-wrapped.[1]
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To throw out a mattress in Council Bluffs: Council Bluffs households get two curbside bulky pickups a year, mattresses included if bagged or shrink-wrapped. How to book: Waste Connections: (712) 890-5549. Bag required: Required: mattresses and box springs must be bagged or completely covered in plastic shrink wrap.[1]
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🗓️ Pickup schedule
Scheduled pickup or drop-off Call Waste Connections at (712) 890-5549 to schedule a bulky pickup (2 per household per year), or drop off at the Recycling Center, 4441 Gifford Rd[1]
Source: Appliance and Bulky Waste Collection - Council Bluffs, IA · verified Oct 23, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.
Step by step
- Book itWaste Connections: (712) 890-5549[1]
- Prep itBag required: Required: mattresses and box springs must be bagged or completely covered in plastic shrink wrap
- Set it out or drop it offCouncil Bluffs households get two curbside bulky pickups a year, mattresses included if bagged or shrink-wrapped.[1]
- Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.
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What does the City offer for a mattress in Council Bluffs?
We found no free official option for this city.
Bulky waste pickup includes mattresses; call Waste Connections at (712) 890-5549 to schedule.[1]
Each household gets two bulky pickups a year, one per collection day; the page does not state a fee.[1]
Mattresses and box springs must be bagged or completely covered in plastic shrink wrap.[1]
Keep the pile within 8 ft by 4 ft by 4 ft (a full-size couch) and place it neatly at the curb.[1]
Recycling Center accepts all sizes and types of mattresses and box springs: $75 per ton, prorated, $10 minimum per load.[2]
Recycling Center, 4441 Gifford Rd: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; (712) 890-5454.[2]
Can I give it away or swap it in Council Bluffs?
We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Council Bluffs.
Donate it / sell it yourself
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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Charity pickups for Council Bluffs
We found no charity pickup program whose own page lists Council Bluffs. Try the locators below.
Other places to ask about furniture pickup (we didn't check their coverage for Council Bluffs):
- Goodwill locator: Finds the local Goodwill for your area. Ask it whether it does pickups and which furniture it takes. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
- St. Vincent de Paul conference locator: Finds your local St. Vincent de Paul group. Ask it about furniture pickup. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
- Furniture Bank Network directory: Directory of furniture banks. Each bank has its own rules; check before you book. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore donations: Habitat's page says "many Habitat ReStores offer free pickup of large items, including furniture pickup". Use its ReStore finder for yours. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
Selling it yourself? People sell items on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. To give it away instead, use the Craigslist "free" section listed above.
Hire someone to haul it away
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FAQ
Does Council Bluffs pick up mattresses?
Yes. Each household gets two bulky pickups a year; schedule with Waste Connections at (712) 890-5549, and bag or shrink-wrap the mattress.[1]
How much does the Recycling Center charge?
$75 per ton, prorated, with a $10 minimum per load.[2]
Sources (2 official pages, checked Oct 23, 2026)
- City of Council Bluffs Public Works, “Appliance and Bulky Waste Collection - Council Bluffs, IA.” https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/2590/Appliance-and-Bulky-Waste-Collection. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
- City of Council Bluffs Public Works, “Bulky Waste and Furniture Disposal - Council Bluffs, IA.” https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/2580/Bulky-Waste-and-Furniture. 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