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City of St. Petersburg sanitation customers

How to get rid of a mattress in St. Petersburg, FL

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St. Petersburg picks up furniture, carpet and appliances (up to 3 cubic yards) for free by Special Pickup. Mattresses aren't named on the free list, so confirm when you book.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in St. Petersburg: St. Petersburg picks up furniture, carpet and appliances (up to 3 cubic yards) for free by Special Pickup. Mattresses aren't named on the free list, so confirm when you book. How to book: SeeClickFix or call 727-893-7398.^[1]

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By appointment Request a Special Pickup; SeeClickFix or 727-893-7398^[1]

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Source: City of St. Petersburg: Special Pickup · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

Free pickup?Special Pickup: furniture, carpet and appliances (max 3 cubic yards) at no charge

How to bookSeeClickFix or call 727-893-7398^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeItems outside the free list are charged $25.65 per cubic yard. The Sanitation Department gives an estimate first.^[1]

Step by step

Book itSeeClickFix or call 727-893-7398^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offSt. Petersburg picks up furniture, carpet and appliances (up to 3 cubic yards) for free by Special Pickup. Mattresses aren't named on the free list, so confirm when you book.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Put Special Pickup items where your trash is normally collected: the alley if your trash goes in the alley, the curb if it goes at the curb.^[1]

FREE City & county options

What are the free ways to get rid of a mattress in St. Petersburg?

Free

Free Special Pickup (listed items)

The City picks up furniture, carpet and appliances (max 3 cubic yards) for free, plus a few other listed items such as doors and windows (max 2 each).^[1]
Request a Special Pickup in SeeClickFix, with a photo if you can, or call 727-893-7398.^[1]
Mattresses aren't named on the free list. Ask the Sanitation Department whether yours is free or needs an estimate.^[1]

City's own fee

Items outside the free list are charged $25.65 per cubic yard. The Sanitation Department gives an estimate first.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Special Pickup (listed items)	Free	Up to 3 cubic yards of furniture, carpet, appliances

Can I give it away or swap it in St. Petersburg?

We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for St. Petersburg.

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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