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City of Racine solid waste customers

How to get rid of a mattress in Racine, WI

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Racine picks up mattresses on your solid waste collection day when each item has a Household Bulky Item decal, up to 5 a week.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Racine: Racine picks up mattresses on your solid waste collection day when each item has a Household Bulky Item decal, up to 5 a week. How to book: City of Racine: 262-636-9171. Bag required: No rule found.^[1]

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With regular trash pickup Tag it with a Household Bulky Item decal and set it out on your solid waste collection day

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Source: City of Racine: Bulky Waste Collection · verified Oct 23, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

City pickup?Put a Household Bulky Item decal on it and set it out on your solid waste collection day, up to 5 items; no need to call ahead

How to bookCity of Racine: 262-636-9171^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City optionYou can set out up to 5 items, each tagged with a Household Bulky Item decal. Mattresses and box springs qualify.

Step by step

Book itCity of Racine: 262-636-9171^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offRacine picks up mattresses on your solid waste collection day when each item has a Household Bulky Item decal, up to 5 a week.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Items not properly prepared for collection will not be picked up.^[1]

CITY City & county options

What does the City offer for a mattress in Racine?

Good to know

You can set out up to 5 items, each tagged with a Household Bulky Item decal. Mattresses and box springs qualify.^[1]

Good to know

These items are picked up on your solid waste collection day, with no need to call ahead.^[1]

Good to know

Decals are available at the Library, City Hall or any Community Center.^[1]

Good to know

Items must be out by 7:00 a.m., and the limit is 5 per week.^[2]

City's own fee

You can also bring bulky items to the transfer station at 6300 21st St for $25.00 per item, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. (closed holidays).^[2]

City pickup

If you have more than 5 in a week, the City says you can bring them to the Pearl Street Facility at no charge, Saturdays only (closed holidays), or set them out the following week with decals.^[2]

Good to know

Pearl Street Facility Saturday hours: 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. from March 7 to October 31, and 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. from November 7 to December 26.^[2]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Curbside with decal	Up to 5 items a week	Your solid waste collection day
Over 5 in a week	Pearl Street Facility, no charge	Saturdays only

Can I give it away or swap it in Racine?

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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.
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