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City of Huntington residents

How to get rid of a mattress in Huntington, WV

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Huntington residents get one free special pickup per month for bulky items like mattresses, if the load fits in an eight-foot pickup truck.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Huntington: Huntington residents get one free special pickup per month for bulky items like mattresses, if the load fits in an eight-foot pickup truck. How to book: Request by phone (number below) or the Huntington WV 311 app.^[1]

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🗓️ Pickup schedule

By appointment Request by phone (number below) or the Huntington WV 311 app

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Source: City of Huntington: Bulky Trash · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

Free pickup?One free special pickup per month for bulky items (size limit, see below)

How to bookRequest by phone (number below) or the Huntington WV 311 app

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeNone listed for the free option

Step by step

Book itRequest by phone (number below) or the Huntington WV 311 app^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offHuntington residents get one free special pickup per month for bulky items like mattresses, if the load fits in an eight-foot pickup truck.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Not accepted: oils, wet paint, car batteries, tires, propane tanks, gas tanks and other hazardous materials.^[1]

FREE City & county options

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

Free

Free special pickup

If you live in the city of Huntington, you get one free trash pickup per month if the load fits in an eight-foot pickup truck. Mattresses are accepted.^[1]
To request it, call 304.696.5540 (option 1 for Public Works) or use the Huntington WV 311 app. City workers check the size of the load and will contact you if a fee applies.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Special pickup	Free once a month	Load fits an 8-ft pickup truck
Accepted	Furniture, mattresses	Appliances without Freon, yard waste
Not accepted	Tires, batteries	Hazardous materials

Can I give it away or swap it in Huntington?

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

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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