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Independence residents (the City has no residential trash service; private licensed haulers)

How to get rid of a mattress in Independence, MO

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Independence has no City trash pickup; residents can take mattresses to the Drop-Off Depot on the second Saturday, April to October, from $30.00 per car.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Independence: Independence has no City trash pickup; residents can take mattresses to the Drop-Off Depot on the second Saturday, April to October, from $30.00 per car. How to book: Drop-Off Depot: 875 S. Vista Ave.^[1]

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Drop-off at the Drop-Off Depot Drop off at the Drop-Off Depot, 875 S. Vista Ave, second Saturday April-October

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Source: City of Independence: Trash Collection, Recycling, Yard Waste, and Cleanup Services · verified Oct 23, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

City pickup?No City pickup; residents can take mattresses to the Drop-Off Depot (second Saturday, April to October), from $30.00 per car^[1]

How to bookDrop-Off Depot: 875 S. Vista Ave

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City optionThe City does not provide residential trash service; residents hire one of the licensed private haulers.

Step by step

Book itDrop-Off Depot: 875 S. Vista Ave^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offIndependence has no City trash pickup; residents can take mattresses to the Drop-Off Depot on the second Saturday, April to October, from $30.00 per car.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Bring cash or a local check to the Drop-Off Depot: no credit cards, debit cards or coins.^[1]

CITY City & county options

What does the City offer for a mattress in Independence?

We found no free official option for this city.

Good to know

The City does not provide residential trash service; residents hire one of the licensed private haulers.^[1]

Good to know

The Drop-Off Depot accepts furniture, mattresses and box springs.^[1]

Good to know

It is held 8 AM to 3 PM on the second Saturday of each month, April to October, at 875 S. Vista Ave.^[1]

City's own fee

Prices depend on the vehicle, not the load: Car $30.00, Pickup Truck/Van/SUV $40.00, trailer 8 feet or less $50.00, trailer over 8 feet $60.00.^[1]

Good to know

Independence residents only: bring a valid driver's license or a recent utility bill. Cash or local check only; no cards or coins.^[1]

Good to know

Loads must be tarped or secured.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
When	2nd Saturday, April-October	8 AM-3 PM
Payment	Cash or local check only	Residents only

Can I give it away or swap it in Independence?

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

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

Does Independence pick up mattresses?

The City does not provide residential trash service. Mattresses are accepted at the City's Drop-Off Depot.^[1]

How much does the Drop-Off Depot cost?

It depends on the vehicle: Car $30.00, Pickup Truck/Van/SUV $40.00.^[1]

Sources (1 official pages, checked Oct 23, 2026)

City of Independence, “Trash Collection, Recycling, Yard Waste, and Cleanup Services.” https://www.independencemo.gov/trash-and-cleanup. 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