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City pickup: mattresses in Maine

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In Maine, we've checked 3 city pickup options in 3 of our 4 Maine city guides. Enter your ZIP or pick your city to see only what applies to you.

Independent guide, not a government website. Confirm with your city or the linked official source before acting; rules and fees change.

Bangor 1

BangorCity feeLegal: private company

Bangor: city fees and paid options

  • Furniture, including mattresses, box springs and sofas, can't go in Bangor's curbside bins.[1]
  • Bulky items such as furniture can be taken to Casella's Pine Tree Transfer Station, 358 Emerson Mill Road in Hampden.[2]
  • The City says this is not a free service: you pay for what you drop off, based on weight.[2]
  • Pine Tree is open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. You drive onto the scales to weigh in and out and pay the tipping fee.[3]
  • If you don't have a vehicle, Casella Waste offers a pickup and disposal service (800-227-3552). The City says this is not a service it provides or pays for.[2]

Lewiston 1

LewistonCity fee

Lewiston: city fees and paid options

  • Lewiston's weekly curbside collection doesn't take furniture, including mattresses. Take them to the City's Solid Waste Facility.[4]
  • 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.[5]
  • Over the 1,000 lb limit, you pay for the overage at the facility. Debit and credit cards only.[5]
  • Solid Waste Facility: 420 River Road.[5]
  • 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).[6]

South Portland 1

South PortlandCity fee

South Portland: city fees and paid options

  • There is no large-item curbside pickup in South Portland. Permitted large items may be taken to the Transfer Facility.[7]
  • Mattresses and box springs are $25.00 per item at the Transfer Facility (prices effective 02/2024).[8]
  • The Transfer Facility is at 929 Highland Avenue, open Tuesday to Saturday 8am-3:30pm, weather permitting.[8]
  • You need a residential permit sticker: show your vehicle registration and driver's license. The first sticker is free.[9]
  • Pay the fee before unloading.[8]
Not yet checked in 1 Maine city guide

Portland

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Sources (9 official pages)

  1. City of Bangor: Trash Collection https://www.bangormaine.gov/431/Trash-Collection
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  2. City of Bangor: Spring Clean Up https://www.bangormaine.gov/429/Spring-Clean-Up
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  3. City of Bangor: Disposal of Bulky Waste & Demolition Debris https://www.bangormaine.gov/388/Disposal-of-Bulky-Waste-Demolition-Debri
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  4. City of Lewiston: Solid Waste Division https://www.lewistonmaine.gov/204/Solid-Waste-Division
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  5. City of Lewiston: EZCard Automated Scale Program https://www.lewistonmaine.gov/1230/EZCard-Automated-Scale-Program
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  6. City of Lewiston: Hours of Operation https://www.lewistonmaine.gov/923/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  7. City of South Portland: Trash & Recycling https://southportland.gov/299/Trash-Recycling
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  8. City of South Portland: Transfer Facility Accepted Items & Fee Schedule (PDF) https://www.southportland.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1683/Transfer-Facility-Accepted-Unaccepted-Rules-02-2024
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  9. City of South Portland: Transfer Facility https://www.southportland.gov/297/Transfer-Facility
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown