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Saint Paul 1-4 unit homes and properties that opted into city garbage serviceHow to get rid of a mattress in St. Paul, MN
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St. Paul mattress recycling pickup is free through Second Chance Recycling. Other bulky items: 12 a year per cart are included in garbage service.[1]
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To throw out a mattress in St. Paul: St. Paul mattress recycling pickup is free through Second Chance Recycling. Other bulky items: 12 a year per cart are included in garbage service. How to book: Mattresses: schedule with Second Chance Recycling.[1]
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🗓️ Pickup schedule
With regular trash pickup Set out by 6 a.m. at your regular collection location
Source: City of Saint Paul: Bulky Item Collection · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.
Step by step
- Book itMattresses: schedule with Second Chance Recycling[1]
- Prep itBag required: Label items "bulky"; label mattresses for the recycling program
- Set it out or drop it offSt. Paul mattress recycling pickup is free through Second Chance Recycling. Other bulky items: 12 a year per cart are included in garbage service.[1]
- Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.
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What are the free ways to get rid of a mattress in St. Paul?
Free mattress recycling pickup
- Mattresses, box springs and metal bed frames must be scheduled through Second Chance Recycling. Collection is free and doesn't count toward your yearly bulky item total.[1]
- Homes with 1-4 units schedule with Second Chance Recycling online or at 612-787-3770. Put a sign on the mattress saying it's for the recycling program, and set it out by 6 a.m.[2]
Bulky pickup is included in your garbage service: 12 items a year per garbage cart. Beyond 12, each item costs $30 plus tax.[1]
Apartment buildings with 5 or more units can't use City bulky pickup; contact your landlord or private hauler.[1]
How do the official options compare?
| City or county option | Free or city fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress recycling | Free | Schedule with Second Chance |
| Bulky items | Included | 12 a year per cart |
Can I give it away or swap it in St. Paul?
We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for St. Paul.
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.
- Craigslist "free" section: Pick your city in Craigslist's official site list, then go to for sale → free.
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FAQ
Do I have to schedule bulky pickup in St. Paul?
Not anymore. As of July 1, 2026, set items out by 6 a.m. labeled "bulky". Mattresses are different: schedule them with Second Chance Recycling.[1]
Is there a limit on mattress pickups?
No. At no additional cost, you can request an unlimited number of collections for mattresses, box springs and metal bed frames.[2]
Sources (2 official pages, checked Oct 22, 2026)
- City of Saint Paul Public Works, “Bulky Item Collection.” https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/garbage-and-recycling/residential-collection/bulky-item-collection. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- City of Saint Paul Public Works, “Mattress Recycling.” https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/garbage-and-recycling/residential-collection/mattress-recycling. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Each numbered citation [n] above links to its source. Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you set anything out.
Verification: Full official page read Oct 22, 2026
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