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City of Meriden, Connecticut residents (Transfer Station)How to get rid of a mattress in Meriden, CT
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Meriden residents can drop off clean mattresses and box springs at no charge at the Transfer Station, 226 Evansville Ave.[1]
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| City or county option | Free or city fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress or box spring, clean (max 4) | No charge | 226 Evansville Ave. |
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The answer
To throw out a mattress in Meriden: Meriden residents can drop off clean mattresses and box springs at no charge at the Transfer Station, 226 Evansville Ave. How to book: Meriden Transfer Station: 203-630-4018. Bag required: Must be in good condition, not wet, frozen or severely damaged; proof of residency required.[1][2]
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🗓️ Pickup schedule
No-charge drop-off Drop off at the Transfer Station, 226 Evansville Ave.; Mon 10 AM-2 PM, Wed 7 AM-12 PM, 1st and 3rd Sat 7 AM-12 PM
Source: City of Meriden Public Works: Transfer Station · verified Oct 23, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.
Step by step
- Book itMeriden Transfer Station: 203-630-4018[2]
- Prep itBag required: Must be in good condition, not wet, frozen or severely damaged; proof of residency required
- Set it out or drop it offMeriden residents can drop off clean mattresses and box springs at no charge at the Transfer Station, 226 Evansville Ave.[1]
- Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.
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What does the City offer for a mattress in Meriden?
Meriden Transfer Station
- Mattresses and box springs are accepted at no charge to residents during normal hours; they must be in good condition, not wet, frozen or severely damaged.[1]
- Clean mattresses and box springs, maximum 4; no vehicle fee if you bring only these items.[2]
- 226 Evansville Ave.: Mondays 10 AM-2 PM, Wednesdays 7 AM-12 PM, first and third Saturdays 7 AM-12 PM.[1]
Broken or dirty mattresses and box springs: vehicle fee applies plus an additional $20 per item. Vehicle fees per visit: $10 car, $20 minivan or SUV, $40 pickup, full-size van or single-axle trailer. Cash or check (payable to City of Meriden).[2]
Can I give it away or swap it in Meriden?
We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Meriden.
Donate it / sell it yourself
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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Charity pickups for Meriden
We found no charity pickup program whose own page lists Meriden. Try the locators below.
Other places to ask about furniture pickup (we didn't check their coverage for Meriden):
- 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.
Hire someone to haul it away
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FAQ
What mattresses are not accepted free?
Severely damaged, twisted, wet, frozen or soiled mattresses, and mattresses infested with bed bugs, are listed as unacceptable.[1]
Will staff help me unload?
No. Public Works personnel are not permitted to assist with unloading.[1]
Sources (2 official pages, checked Oct 23, 2026)
- City of Meriden Department of Public Works, “Transfer Station.” https://www.meridenct.gov/government/departments/public-works/transfer-station-1/. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
- City of Meriden Department of Public Works, “City of Meriden Transfer Station Guidelines (Updated 10/8/26).” https://www.meridenct.gov/Customer-Content/www/CMS/files/Meriden_Transfer_Station_-_Guidelines_Updated_10_8_26.pdf (PDF). Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Each numbered citation [n] above links to its source. Last checked Oct 23, 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you set anything out.
Verification: Full official page read Oct 23, 2026