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Getting rid of bulky items in Hartford, CT

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Hartford collects mattresses with a bulky waste appointment; eligible properties get two free pickups per unit a year.[1]

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Free pickup?Yes, two free bulky pickups per unit a year, up to 5 items each
How to bookHartford 311: (860) 757-9311[1]
Bag it?No rule found
City feeExtra collections are $75 each, or a $10 permit lets you take up to 4 loads to the transfer station yourself.[1]

Pickup schedule: Call Hartford 311 at (860) 757-9311 to schedule (source: City of Hartford: Waste & Recycling, verified Oct 22, 2026).[1]

The rules

  • 1-6 unit non-commercial properties get two free bulky pickups per unit a year, up to five items each. Mattresses count as bulky waste.[1]
  • A mattress and box spring count as 2 of the 5 items per appointment.[2]
  • Schedule with Hartford 311 at (860) 757-9311 or Public Works at (860) 757-9983.[1]
Put items out after 4 p.m. the night before or before 7 a.m. on pickup day. Setting bulk items out without an appointment carries a $99 fine.[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 22, 2026.

Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026)

  1. City of Hartford Department of Public Works: https://www.hartfordct.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Waste-Recycling-Division
  2. City of Hartford Department of Public Works: https://www.hartfordct.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works/DPW-FAQ