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How to get rid of a mattress in Lexington, KY

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Lexington picks up mattresses free at the curb on your regular collection day for homes with city waste collection.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Lexington: Lexington picks up mattresses free at the curb on your regular collection day for homes with city waste collection. How to book: LexCall: 311 or (859) 425-2255. Bag required: No rule found. Free option: Yes, free curbside mattress pickup on your collection day.^[1]

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

Free pickup?Yes, free curbside mattress pickup on your collection day

How to bookLexCall: 311 or (859) 425-2255^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeAppliances and tires need a special pickup: call LexCall at 311 or (859) 425-2255, or request online. Pickups are normally within five business days.^[1]

Step by step

Book itLexCall: 311 or (859) 425-2255^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offLexington picks up mattresses free at the curb on your regular collection day for homes with city waste collection.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

If your mattress has bugs, call LexCall first; it may be collected separately. Keep it clear of cars, hydrants, trees and wires.^[1]

FREE City & county options

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

Free

Free bulky item pickup

Bulky item pickup is free for homes with city waste collection. Mattresses and box springs go out at the curb on your regular collection day.^[1]
Lay the mattress or box spring flat on the ground beside your carts.^[1]

Good to know

Appliances and tires need a special pickup: call LexCall at 311 or (859) 425-2255, or request online. Pickups are normally within five business days.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Mattress pickup	Free	Regular collection day
Appliances and tires	Special pickup	LexCall 311

Can I give it away or swap it in Lexington?

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

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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