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City of Paducah residential customers (Public Works Department)

How to get rid of a mattress in Paducah, KY

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Paducah's fall 2026 bulk item weeks, starting October 26, take up to three large items, such as mattresses, at the curb at no additional cost.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Paducah: Paducah's fall 2026 bulk item weeks, starting October 26, take up to three large items, such as mattresses, at the curb at no additional cost. How to book: Public Works: 270-444-8511. Bag required: No rule found.^[1]

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Fall bulk item weeks, by garbage zone One fall 2026 bulk item week per garbage zone, starting October 26

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Source: City of Paducah: Household Bulk Item Collection Program · verified Oct 23, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

City pickup?Fall 2026 bulk item week: up to three large items at the curb at no additional cost

How to bookPublic Works: 270-444-8511^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City optionPaducah's Household Bulk Item Collection Program lets residents put up to three large household items, such as mattresses, at the curb at no additional cost. It runs again in late October and early November 2026.

Step by step

Book itPublic Works: 270-444-8511^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offPaducah's fall 2026 bulk item weeks, starting October 26, take up to three large items, such as mattresses, at the curb at no additional cost.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

If any prohibited items are included, none of the bulk items will be collected.^[1]

CITY City & county options

What does the City offer for a mattress in Paducah?

Good to know

Paducah's Household Bulk Item Collection Program lets residents put up to three large household items, such as mattresses, at the curb at no additional cost. It runs again in late October and early November 2026.^[1]

Good to know

A mattress with box springs counts as one item.^[1]

Good to know

Your week depends on your garbage day: Tuesday zone, week beginning October 26; Wednesday, November 2; Thursday, November 9; Friday, November 16.^[1]

Good to know

No registration or scheduling is needed. Put items at the curb or the edge of the road by Sunday evening of your assigned week, not in alleys, on sidewalks or behind fences. Crews won't return once your street is serviced.^[1]

Good to know

The program is for residential properties, including apartment complexes that use rollout containers rather than dumpsters.^[1]

City's own fee

At other times, the City collects furniture as a pay pile for a minimum fee of $25 added to your water bill. Call Public Works at 270-444-8511.^[3]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Fall bulk item week	Up to 3 items	No additional cost
Set-out	By Sunday evening	Of your zone's week

Can I give it away or swap it in Paducah?

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

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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FAQ

Does Paducah pick up mattresses?

Yes. During the fall 2026 bulk item weeks, residents can set out up to three large items, such as mattresses, at no additional cost. Otherwise, a pay pile costs at least $25.^[1]

Do I need to sign up?

No. The City says no registration or scheduling is required.^[2]