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Getting rid of bulky items in Battle Creek, MI

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Battle Creek collects plastic-wrapped mattresses and box springs as weekly bulk items; set them at the curb by 6 a.m. on your collection day. No fee is shown.[1]

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CITY City & county options

City pickup?No fee shown
How to bookRepublic Services: 269-216-8008[1]
Bag it?Wrap mattresses and box springs in plastic
City optionBulk items are collected weekly and must be safely liftable at the curb; mattresses and box springs are accepted if wrapped in plastic. The page shows no fee.[1]

Pickup schedule: Bulk items are collected weekly; place the plastic-wrapped mattress at the curb by 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. (source: City of Battle Creek: Garbage Collection, verified Oct 23, 2026).

The rules

    Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic and safely liftable at the curb.[1]

    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 23, 2026.

    Sources (checked Oct 23, 2026)

    1. City of Battle Creek Environmental Services: https://www.battlecreekmi.gov/1144/Garbage-Collection