Items are to be placed in front of the house by the curb but not on City streets by 7:00am the day of scheduled removal. They are not to be set out more than 48 hours in advance.
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Large items go in front of the house by the curb, not on City streets, by 7:00am on the scheduled day, and not more than 48 hours ahead.
Items are to be placed in front of the house by the curb but not on City streets by 7:00am the day of scheduled removal. They are not to be set out more than 48 hours in advance.
Donate
Can I give it away or swap it in Dodge City?
We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Dodge City.
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.
For mattresses, place the item at the curb and call Public Works at 620-225-8170 to schedule pickup; there is a $5.00 fee per item. You may also haul it to the landfill yourself.
What do I do with furniture, mattresses, stoves, refrigerators, etc? Have the store where you bought the item haul it away. If this is not possible, place the items at the curb. Call Public Works at 620-225-8170 to schedule the item for pickup. There is a $5.00 fee per item charge for disposal. You may also haul them to the landfill yourself.
City's own fee
Large accumulations picked up at the curb are subject to a $25 fee plus landfill charges.
What hours is the landfill open? Monday-Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm and Saturday from 7:00 am - 10:30 am. Call the Ford County landfill at (620) 225-5288 for more information.
Paid junk removal
Optional
Optional: independent companies can carry it out of your home for a fee. Fastest, but costs the most. Junk removal.
It is never required.
Comparison
Option
Fee
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Mattress
Scheduled curbside pickup
$5.00 per item
Questions
How much does Dodge City charge to pick up a mattress?
The City FAQ says there is a $5.00 fee per item; call Public Works at 620-225-8170 to schedule.