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Full Ann Arbor, MI guide

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Getting rid of bulky items in Ann Arbor, MI

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Ann Arbor won't pick up mattresses left at the curb; the City points residents to its Drop-Off Station or recovery yard.[2]

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CITY City & county options

City pickup?Mattresses are not picked up at the curb; the City points residents to the Drop-Off Station
How to bookUse the Drop-Off Station run by Recycle Ann Arbor; check its page for days and hours[1]
Bag it?No rule found
City optionLarge 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.[2]

Pickup schedule: Large items like mattresses left at the curb are not picked up (source: City of Ann Arbor: Drop-Off Options, verified Oct 22, 2026).

The rules

    Leaving large items like mattresses at the curb can get you fined.[2]

    Hazardous items

    Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.

    Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

    Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026)

    1. City of Ann Arbor Solid Waste: https://www.a2gov.org/trash-recycle-and-compost/drop-off-options/
    2. City of Ann Arbor Solid Waste: https://www.a2gov.org/trash-recycle-and-compost/trash/