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City of Lewiston residents

How to get rid of a mattress in Lewiston, ME

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Lewiston doesn't pick up mattresses at the curb; take them to the Solid Waste Facility, where an EZCard waives fees on up to 1,000 pounds.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Lewiston: Lewiston doesn't pick up mattresses at the curb; take them to the Solid Waste Facility, where an EZCard waives fees on up to 1,000 pounds. How to book: Solid Waste Facility: 513-3006. Bag required: No rule found.^[1]

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No curbside pickup Self-haul to the Solid Waste Facility, 420 River Road

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Source: City of Lewiston: Solid Waste Division · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

City pickup?Self-haul to the Solid Waste Facility; an EZCard can waive fees (see below)

How to bookSolid Waste Facility: 513-3006^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeLewiston's weekly curbside collection doesn't take furniture, including mattresses. Take them to the City's Solid Waste Facility.

Step by step

Book itSolid Waste Facility: 513-3006^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offLewiston doesn't pick up mattresses at the curb; take them to the Solid Waste Facility, where an EZCard waives fees on up to 1,000 pounds.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Only members of the household can use the EZCard. A lost card costs $5 to replace.^[2]

CITY City & county options

What does the City offer for a mattress in Lewiston?

We found no free official option for this city.

Good to know

Lewiston's weekly curbside collection doesn't take furniture, including mattresses. Take them to the City's Solid Waste Facility.^[1]

City's own fee

An EZCard waives fees on up to 1,000 pounds of waste at the Solid Waste Facility. It's issued at no cost to Lewiston residential property owners who are current on taxes and fees; tenants can buy one for $25.^[2]

Good to know

Over the 1,000 lb limit, you pay for the overage at the facility. Debit and credit cards only.^[2]

Good to know

Solid Waste Facility: 420 River Road.^[2]

Good to know

Open Monday to Friday 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to noon (gates close at 11:50 a.m. on Saturdays).^[3]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Curbside	Mattresses not collected	Furniture goes to the facility
Facility hours	Mon to Fri 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.	Sat 8 a.m. to noon

Can I give it away or swap it in Lewiston?

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

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 Lewiston pick up mattresses?

No. Furniture, including mattresses, isn't collected at the curb.^[1]

What is the EZCard?

A card that waives fees on up to 1,000 pounds of waste at the City's Solid Waste Facility.^[2]

Sources (3 official pages, checked Oct 22, 2026)

City of Lewiston Solid Waste Division, “Solid Waste Division.” https://www.lewistonmaine.gov/204/Solid-Waste-Division. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
City of Lewiston Solid Waste Division, “EZCard Automated Scale Program.” https://www.lewistonmaine.gov/1230/EZCard-Automated-Scale-Program. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
City of Lewiston Solid Waste Division, “Hours of Operation.” https://www.lewistonmaine.gov/923/. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Each numbered citation [n] above links to its source. Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you set anything out.

Verification: Full official page read Oct 22, 2026