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City of Fort Wayne residential trash customers

How to get rid of a mattress in Fort Wayne, IN

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Fort Wayne picks up bulk items, including mattresses wrapped in plastic, when you schedule through 311 at least 2 business days ahead.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne picks up bulk items, including mattresses wrapped in plastic, when you schedule through 311 at least 2 business days ahead. How to book: Schedule through 311 (outside Allen County: 260-427-8311).^[1]

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🗓️ Pickup schedule

By appointment Schedule through 311 at least 2 business days before your garbage day

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Source: City of Fort Wayne: Bulk Items · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

City pickup?Bulk pickup scheduled through 311

How to bookSchedule through 311 (outside Allen County: 260-427-8311)^[1]

Prep: bag it?Mattresses must be completely wrapped in plastic

City feeSchedule bulk pickup through the 311 website (Solid Waste, then Bulk Trash Pickup) or call 311, at least 2 business days before your garbage day. Outside Allen County: 260-427-8311.^[1]

Step by step

Book itSchedule through 311 (outside Allen County: 260-427-8311)^[1]
Prep itBag required: Mattresses must be completely wrapped in plastic
Set it out or drop it offFort Wayne picks up bulk items, including mattresses wrapped in plastic, when you schedule through 311 at least 2 business days ahead.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Mattresses and box springs must be completely wrapped in plastic. Place bulk items at least 3 feet from your garbage cart.^[1]

CITY City & county options

What does the City offer for a mattress in Fort Wayne?

We found no free official option for this city.

Good to know

Schedule bulk pickup through the 311 website (Solid Waste, then Bulk Trash Pickup) or call 311, at least 2 business days before your garbage day. Outside Allen County: 260-427-8311.^[1]

Good to know

Not accepted: tires, batteries, concrete and Freon appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Bulk pickup	Schedule via 311	2 business days ahead
Mattress	Wrap in plastic	Bags at retail stores

Can I give it away or swap it in Fort Wayne?

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

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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