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Las Cruces Utilities residential trash customers

How to get rid of a mattress in Las Cruces, NM

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Las Cruces picks up mattresses with the monthly Grappler on your trash day, at no additional charge.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Las Cruces: Las Cruces picks up mattresses with the monthly Grappler on your trash day, at no additional charge. How to book: Questions: Solid Waste 575-528-3700. Bag required: No rule found. Monthly Grappler pickup on your trash day, at no additional charge.^[1]

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Depends on your address Monthly on your trash day; check the Grappler Calendar

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Source: City of Las Cruces: Grappler Services · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

City pickup?Monthly Grappler pickup on your trash day, at no additional charge

How to bookQuestions: Solid Waste 575-528-3700^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City pickupThe Grappler comes once a month on your normal trash day and picks up large items, including mattresses. The City says there is no additional charge.

Step by step

Book itQuestions: Solid Waste 575-528-3700^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offLas Cruces picks up mattresses with the monthly Grappler on your trash day, at no additional charge.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Place items at the curb at least 5 feet from other trash, your container, cars, trees and mailboxes.^[1]

CITY City & county options

What does the City offer for a mattress in Las Cruces?

We found no free official option for this city.

Good to know

The Grappler comes once a month on your normal trash day and picks up large items, including mattresses. The City says there is no additional charge.^[1]

Good to know

Each visit takes up to 4 cubic yards (four 5 x 3 x 2 foot piles). Bigger loads can be scheduled for an extra charge.^[1]

Good to know

The Grappler won't take construction or remodeling material such as glass, mirrors, or cast iron sinks and tubs. Questions: Solid Waste, 575-528-3700.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Grappler pickup	Monthly	Trash day
Over 4 cubic yards	Extra charge	Customer Central

Can I give it away or swap it in Las Cruces?

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

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.
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