Do not place items for collection beneath or next to ... power/cable lines, low hanging branches, ... mailboxes, traffic signs, or on top of sewer drains.
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City pickup
Good to know
The city contracts trash (yard debris and large items) collection to Republic Services; mattresses are an acceptable item. No fee shown.
is currently contracted out to ... Republic Services by the city. ... There are several other items RS will pick up. For ... example, couches, table and chairs, mattresses, ... large children’s toys, etc. are all acceptable.
Good to know
Republic picks up up to 5 cubic yards per household once a week.
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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Charity pickups for Madison
We found no charity pickup program whose own page lists Madison. Try the locators below.
Other places to ask about furniture pickup (we didn't check their coverage for Madison):
Goodwill locator: Finds the local Goodwill for your area. Ask it whether it does pickups and which furniture it takes. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
St. Vincent de Paul conference locator: Finds your local St. Vincent de Paul group. Ask it about furniture pickup. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
Furniture Bank Network directory: Directory of furniture banks. Each bank has its own rules; check before you book. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
Habitat for Humanity ReStore donations: Habitat's page says "many Habitat ReStores offer free pickup of large items, including furniture pickup". Use its ReStore finder for yours. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
Selling it yourself? People sell items on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. To give it away instead, use the Craigslist "free" section listed above.
Paid junk removal
Optional
Optional: independent companies can carry it out of your home for a fee. Fastest, but costs the most. Junk removal.
It is never required.
Comparison
Option
Fee
Notes
Mattress
No fee shown
Curbside on weekly trash day
Questions
How do I find my pickup day?
Call Republic Services at 256-327-4449 or check the city's schedule.