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Sussex County (SCMUA solid waste facility, Lafayette Township)How to get rid of a mattress in Sussex County, NJ
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SCMUA takes mattresses and box springs as household debris at $125 per ton; loads that are mostly mattresses pay the higher Extra Bulky rate.[1]
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The answer
To throw out a mattress in Sussex County: SCMUA takes mattresses and box springs as household debris at $125 per ton; loads that are mostly mattresses pay the higher Extra Bulky rate. How to book: SCMUA: (973) 579-6998. Bag required: No rule found.[1]
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🗓️ Pickup schedule
Drop-off Drop off at the SCMUA facility Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; pull up to the Main Scale for a hangtag
Source: SCMUA: Household and Bulk Garbage · verified Oct 23, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.
Step by step
- Book itSCMUA: (973) 579-6998[1]
- Prep itBag required: No rule found
- Set it out or drop it offSCMUA takes mattresses and box springs as household debris at $125 per ton; loads that are mostly mattresses pay the higher Extra Bulky rate.[1]
- Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.
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What does the County offer for a mattress in Sussex County?
We found no free official option for this county.
Bulky items such as mattresses: pull up to the Main Scale for a hangtag, then unload at the Residents' Convenience Area. The rate is $125 per ton, payable by cash, check or credit card.[1]
Household Debris (mattresses, box springs, furniture, chairs, couches, tables): $125 per ton.[1]
If most of a load is mattresses, box springs or foam rubber, the Extra Bulky rate of $312.50 per ton applies.[2]
Drop-off hours: Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.[1]
Can I give it away or swap it in Sussex County?
We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Sussex County.
Donate it / sell it yourself
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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Charity pickups for Sussex County
We found no charity pickup program whose own page lists Sussex County. Try the locators below.
Other places to ask about furniture pickup (we didn't check their coverage for Sussex County):
- Goodwill locator: Finds the local Goodwill for your area. Ask it whether it does pickups and which furniture it takes. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
- St. Vincent de Paul conference locator: Finds your local St. Vincent de Paul group. Ask it about furniture pickup. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
- Furniture Bank Network directory: Directory of furniture banks. Each bank has its own rules; check before you book. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore donations: Habitat's page says "many Habitat ReStores offer free pickup of large items, including furniture pickup". Use its ReStore finder for yours. Checked by us: · Source last updated: no date shown
Selling it yourself? People sell items on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. To give it away instead, use the Craigslist "free" section listed above.
Hire someone to haul it away
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FAQ
Does SCMUA accept mattresses?
Yes. Mattresses and box springs are listed under Household Debris at $125 per ton; use the main scale to get a hangtag.[1]
What is the SCMUA phone number?
SCMUA: (973) 579-6998.[1]
Sources (2 official pages, checked Oct 23, 2026)
- Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA), “Household and Bulk Garbage.” https://scmua.org/solid-waste/household-and-bulk-garbage/. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
- Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA), “FY2026 Final Rate Schedule.” https://scmua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FINAL-RATE-SCHEDULE-2026-11-24-25-SW.pdf (PDF). Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Each numbered citation [n] above links to its source. Last checked Oct 23, 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you set anything out.
Verification: Full official page read Oct 23, 2026