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Jersey City DPW

How to get rid of a mattress in Jersey City, NJ

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Jersey City picks up mattresses as bulk by appointment with DPW; they must be wrapped in plastic.[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Jersey City: Jersey City picks up mattresses as bulk by appointment with DPW; they must be wrapped in plastic. How to book: JCDPW 201-547-4400. Bag required: Yes, wrapped in plastic. Free option: Yes (call to schedule).[1]

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By appointment JCDPW 201-547-4400[1]

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Source: Jersey City DPW: Bulk Disposal Guidelines (PDF) · verified Oct 21, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

Free pickup?Yes (call to schedule)
How to bookJCDPW 201-547-4400[1]
Prep: bag it?Yes, wrapped in plastic
City feeNone listed for the free option

Step by step

  1. Book itJCDPW 201-547-4400[1]
  2. Prep itBag required: Yes, wrapped in plastic
  3. Set it out or drop it offJersey City picks up mattresses as bulk by appointment with DPW; they must be wrapped in plastic.[1]
  4. Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page (PDF).

FREE City & county options

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

Free

Bulk pickup by appointment

  • Call the Department of Public Works at 201-547-4400 to schedule.[1]
  • Up to four bulk items per collection day.[1]
  • Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic before going to the curb.[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county optionFree or city feeNotes
DPW bulkFreePlastic-wrapped

Can I give it away or swap it in Jersey City?

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

If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:

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FAQ

Do I need to wrap a mattress in Jersey City?

Yes, in plastic.

Sources (1 official pages, checked Oct 21, 2026)

  1. Jersey City DPW (City-hosted document), “Bulk Disposal Guidelines (PDF).” https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6189660/File/City%20Hall/Dep.%20of%20Public%20Works/Sanitation/SANITATION%20-%20BULK%20DISPOSAL%20GUIDELINES.pdf (PDF). Checked Oct 21, 2026.

Each numbered citation [n] above links to its source. Last checked Oct 21, 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you set anything out.

Verification: Official page via search extract, Oct 21, 2026

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