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City pickup: mattresses in Ohio

The answer for Ohio

In Ohio, we've checked 7 city pickup options in 6 of our 6 Ohio 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.

Akron 1

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Akron: city fees and paid options

  • You don't need to schedule a mattress. Set it out on your normal collection day, 3 feet from your City cart.[1]
  • Large cleanout piles need a Special Bulk Pickup, scheduled at least 1 working day ahead. Each home gets 3 a year. Call 311 or 330-375-2311.[1]

Cincinnati 1

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Free bulk item pickup

  • The City's Department of Public Services offers a free Bulk Item Pickup for homes with City trash collection (residential buildings of 4 or fewer units).[2]
  • Book an appointment through 311Cincy online or by calling 311 (513-765-1212). Up to 5 items per appointment.[3]

Cleveland 1

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Free monthly bulk week

  • Up to 3 bulk items per home on your regular collection day during the first full week of each month; mattresses are listed.[4]
  • Mattresses and cloth furniture must be wrapped in plastic (protects workers from bedbugs).[5]
  • Residents can drop off bulky waste free 4 times a year at Ridge Road Transfer Station, up to 4 cubic yards per visit.[5]

Columbus 1

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Scheduled bulk collection

  • Nothing is collected unless scheduled via 311 online or (614) 645-3111.[6]
  • Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic. Tell 311 if items were exposed to bed bugs.[7]

Dayton 1

DaytonCity fee

Dayton: city fees and paid options

  • Bulk pickup must be scheduled. Call 937-333-4800 no later than the Wednesday before your bulk day. Pickup is one Friday a month, by zone.[8]
  • Have bulk items out by 6:30 a.m. on your scheduled day.[9]
  • Each pickup is limited to 5 large items and/or 25 small bags or boxes.[10]

Toledo 2

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Weekly bulk items with your trash pickup

  • Since January 5, 2026, you can place up to 5 bulk items at the curb each week with your regularly scheduled trash pickup. No need to schedule.[11]
  • Each item or bundle must be under 40 lbs. Bag or wrap mattresses.[11]
  • Questions: Republic Services, 419-936-2511.[11]
ToledoCity fee

Toledo: city fees and paid options

  • Not collected: loose debris, tires, hazardous waste, major car parts, commercial construction material, boards with nails or screws, and items over 40 lbs.[11]

Ohio mattress rulesCity pickup: other states

Sources (11 official pages)

  1. City of Akron: Trash and Recycling https://akronohio.gov/departments/service/public_works_bureau/trash_and_recycling.php
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  2. City of Cincinnati 311: Bulk Item Pickup https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/311/requests/mtl-frn/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  3. City of Cincinnati: Bulk Item Collections FAQ https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/public-services/bulk-item-collection/bulk-item-collections-faq/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  4. Cleveland 2026 Waste & Recycling Guide https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/waste/Waste-Recycling-Guide-0326.pdf
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  5. Cleveland Division of Waste Collection https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/public-works/divisions/waste/waste
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  6. Columbus: Bulk Collection https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Trash-Recycling-Bulk-Collection/Bulk-Collection
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  7. Columbus Division of Refuse Collection Rules and Regulations, Sec. 3.G.5.j (PDF, dated 10/02/2020; accessed Oct 22, 2026) https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-service/trash-recycling-amp-bulk-collection/division-of-refuse-collection-rules-and-regulations.pdf
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  8. City of Dayton: Waste Collection Services Schedule https://www.daytonohio.gov/399/Dayton-Waste-Collection-Services-Schedul
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  9. City of Dayton: Waste, Recycling and Bulk Guidelines https://daytonohio.gov/1085/Waste-Recycling-and-Bulk-Guidelines
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  10. City of Dayton: Bulk Waste Collection https://www.daytonohio.gov/396/Bulk-Waste-Collection
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  11. City of Toledo: Trash and Recycling https://toledo.oh.gov/residents/neighborhoods/trash-recycling
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown