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How to get rid of a mattress in Durham, NC

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Durham picks up up to 3 bulky items a week free of charge, by request only. More than 3 at a time are charged.^[1]

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To throw out a mattress in Durham: Durham picks up up to 3 bulky items a week free of charge, by request only. More than 3 at a time are charged. How to book: Request via Durham One Call, (919) 560-1200.^[1]^[2]

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By appointment Request a pickup; Durham One Call 919-560-1200^[1]

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Source: City of Durham: Curbside Bulky Service Collections · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

Free pickup?Yes, up to 3 bulky items a week by request

How to bookRequest via Durham One Call, (919) 560-1200^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeRequests for more than 3 items at a time are charged; the City will contact you about payment.

Step by step

Book itRequest via Durham One Call, (919) 560-1200^[2]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offDurham picks up up to 3 bulky items a week free of charge, by request only. More than 3 at a time are charged.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Set items at the curb, clear of cars, mailboxes, fences and poles. The City can't collect in alleys, and not under low-hanging wires or tree limbs.^[1]

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

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Free bulky item pickup (by request)

Bulky item collection is by request only. One collection per week of up to 3 bulky items is free of charge.^[1]
Request through Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200.^[2]

Good to know

Requests for more than 3 items at a time are charged; the City will contact you about payment.^[1]

Good to know

Not accepted: building materials, car parts, construction debris, electronics, glass and mirrors, propane tanks, TVs, tires and lumber. Take those to the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, 2115 East Club Boulevard.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Bulky pickup	Free	Up to 3 items, once a week
More than 3 items	Charged	City contacts you

Can I give it away or swap it in Durham?

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

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

How many bulky items can I put out in Durham?

Up to 3 bulky items per weekly collection are free of charge. More than 3 at a time are charged.^[2]

I live in a townhouse. Where do I put bulky items?

Contact your property management company for the designated area to place items.^[1]

Sources (2 official pages, checked Oct 22, 2026)

City of Durham Solid Waste Management, “Curbside Bulky Service Collections.” https://www.durhamnc.gov/855/Bulky-Services. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
City of Durham Solid Waste Management, “Frequently Asked Questions.” https://www.durhamnc.gov/4865/Frequently-Asked-Questions. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

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How to get rid of a mattress in Durham, NC

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

Free bulky item pickup (by request)

How do the official options compare?

Can I give it away or swap it in Durham?

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