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Full Madison County, NY guide

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Getting rid of bulky items in Madison County, NY

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Madison County charges punches per mattress or box spring: 3 for King or Queen, 2 for Double, 1 for Twin.[1]

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CITY City & county options

City pickup?No free option found
How to bookMadison County Solid Waste office: 315-361-8408[3]
Bag it?No rule found
City optionMattresses or box springs, each: King or Queen 3 punches, Double 2 punches, Twin 1 punch.[1]

Pickup schedule: Bring a punch card (bought beforehand) to a county transfer station: King/Queen mattress or box spring 3 punches, Double 2, Twin 1 (source: Madison County, NY: 2026 Punch Card Schedule, verified Oct 23, 2026).

The rules

  • Buy your punch card before you arrive; transfer stations do not sell them.[2]
Madison County residents only; all loads must be tarped.[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. Madison County Department of Solid Waste: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2434/2026-Punch-Card-Schedule
  2. Madison County Department of Solid Waste: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2408/Residential-Information
  3. Madison County Department of Solid Waste: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2371/Facilities