Mattress removal in Norfolk

No fee shown within limits; charges may apply above 3 cubic yards

In Norfolk, schedule bulk pickup ahead; bulk is limited to 12 collections a year and 3 cubic yards each, and special collections have fees.

Place facts

Area

City of Norfolk, Virginia

Agency

City of Norfolk Public Works, Division of Waste Management

Bag

No bag rule shown

How to book

Schedule by 3 p.m. the day before collection

Norfolk Cares: (757) 664-6510

City of Norfolk: How Do I Dispose Of...

Warning

Out no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before and no later than 7 a.m. collection day.

City of Norfolk: General Set-Out Rules

Source wording

Items may be taken to the curb beginning at 5 p.m. the day before collection and no later than 7 a.m. the day of collection.

Checked

2026-10-23

City pickup

Good to know

Mattress and box springs must be scheduled for collection. There is a 3 cubic yard limit per collection; charges may apply above it.

Source: City of Norfolk: Waste Management Guidelines (PDF)

Source wording

These Items MUST be Scheduled ... Mattress and Box Springs, Bed ... Bulk Waste—There is a three (3) 3 feet cubic yard limit, per collection. (36 inches) Charges may apply for waste that exceeds this limit.

Good to know

Bulk collection is limited to 12 per year and 3 cubic yards per collection; special collections have fees associated, amount not shown.

Source: City of Norfolk: General Set-Out Rules

Source wording

Collection of bulk waste shall be limited to twelve (12) bulk waste per year and cannot exceed three (3) cubic yards per collections; special collections can be scheduled at Bulky Item Pick Up request (fees associated).

Donate

Can I give it away or swap it in Norfolk?

We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Norfolk.

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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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
Scheduled bulk pickup	No fee shown within limits	12 a year, 3 cubic yards each

Questions

How do I schedule?

Use the MyNorfolk app or website, email, or call (757) 664-6510 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., by 3 p.m. the day before.

Source: City of Norfolk: How Do I Dispose Of...