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City pickup: mattresses in Michigan

The answer for Michigan

In Michigan, we've checked 5 city pickup options in 5 of our 5 Michigan 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.

Ann Arbor 1

Ann ArborCity fee

Ann Arbor: city fees and paid options

  • Large items like furniture, mattresses and appliances won't be picked up if left at the curb. The City says to check the Drop-Off Station or recovery yard to see if they're accepted there.[1]
  • The Drop-Off Station, operated by Recycle Ann Arbor, is at 2950 East Ellsworth Rd. Check Recycle Ann Arbor's Drop-Off Station page for days and hours.[2]
  • Ann Arbor residents can apply online for a pass that waives the $3 gate entry fee. Fees still apply for disposal of large items.[2]

Detroit 1

DetroitPickup

Curbside bulk

  • Generally every other week on your scheduled day; out by 7 a.m.[3]

Grand Rapids 1

Grand RapidsCity fee

Grand Rapids: city fees and paid options

  • Bulk items need a City bulk sticker, $40 each. Items without a sticker won't be collected. A mattress and box spring together need only one sticker.[4]
  • Buy stickers online, at the Customer Service storefront, or at select supermarkets and neighborhood stores. Items are generally collected within one week of purchase.[4]
  • The maximum size of any one item is 6 x 5 feet. TVs are not collected curbside.[4]

Sterling Heights 1

Sterling HeightsCity fee

Sterling Heights: city fees and paid options

  • Bulk items, including mattresses, are picked up on the same day as regular collection without an additional cost.[5]
  • A mattress must be in a mattress bag if it is soiled or has any bug infestation.[5]
  • There is a five-item limit for bulk pickup each week.[5]
  • For larger cleanouts, a special pickup from Priority Waste costs $137.50 to $275, depending on size. Call 586-228-1200.[5]

Warren 1

WarrenCity fee

Warren: city fees and paid options

  • Items too large for your containers, such as mattresses, should be set neatly next to the rubbish containers.[6]
  • Mattresses with bed bugs must be wrapped and contained in plastic.[6]
  • The City's 311 answer says mattresses go at the curb with your garbage and a separate truck picks them up later that day.[7]
  • Set out by 6 a.m. on collection day, or no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before.[6]

Michigan mattress rulesCity pickup: other states

Sources (7 official pages)

  1. City of Ann Arbor: Trash https://www.a2gov.org/trash-recycle-and-compost/trash/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  2. City of Ann Arbor: Drop-Off Options https://www.a2gov.org/trash-recycle-and-compost/drop-off-options/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  3. Detroit: Free Dumping for Detroiters https://detroitmi.gov/departments/general-services-department/free-dumping-detroiters
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  4. City of Grand Rapids: Bulk Item Collection https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/departments/public-works/materials-management/bulk-item-collection/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  5. City of Sterling Heights: We're on a Roll (Refuse & Recycling FAQ) https://www.sterlingheights.gov/2272/Were-on-a-Roll
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  6. City of Warren Sanitation Division: Guidelines for Curbside Refuse and Compost Collection (PDF) https://www.cityofwarren.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Guidelines-Web-Page-11-5-2024.pdf
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  7. City of Warren 311: How do I get a mattress picked up? https://warrenmi.qscend.com/311/knowledgebase/article/633
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown