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How to get rid of a mattress in Syracuse, NY

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Syracuse picks up mattresses and other bulk items when you call Cityline two days ahead, up to 4 times a year.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Syracuse: Syracuse picks up mattresses and other bulk items when you call Cityline two days ahead, up to 4 times a year. How to book: Cityline: 315-448-CITY (2489). Bag required: No rule found. Bulk item pickup by request, up to 4 a year; mattresses accepted.^[1]^[2]

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By appointment Call Cityline 315-448-CITY (2489) two days ahead

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Source: City of Syracuse: Bulk Item Disposal · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

City pickup?Bulk item pickup by request, up to 4 a year; mattresses accepted

How to bookCityline: 315-448-CITY (2489)

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeMattresses are accepted bulk items. You can request 4 bulk item collections each calendar year.

Step by step

Book itCityline: 315-448-CITY (2489)^[2]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offSyracuse picks up mattresses and other bulk items when you call Cityline two days ahead, up to 4 times a year.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Don't set out bulk items without calling Cityline first.^[1]

CITY City & county options

What does the City offer for a mattress in Syracuse?

We found no free official option for this city.

Good to know

Mattresses are accepted bulk items. You can request 4 bulk item collections each calendar year.^[1]

Good to know

Each pickup can be no more than 2 cubic yards (about a washer and dryer side by side) and no more than 50 pounds.^[1]

Good to know

Call Cityline at 315-448-CITY (2489) two days in advance to schedule.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Bulk pickup	4 a year	Call 2 days ahead
Size limit	2 cubic yards	About a washer and dryer
Weight limit	50 pounds	Per pickup

Can I give it away or swap it in Syracuse?

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

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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FAQ

Does Syracuse pick up mattresses?

Yes. Mattresses are on the list of accepted bulk items.^[1]

How many bulk pickups do I get?

You can request 4 bulk item collections each calendar year.^[1]

Sources (2 official pages, checked Oct 22, 2026)

City of Syracuse Department of Public Works, “Bulk Item Disposal.” https://www.syr.gov/Living/My-Home/Trash-and-Recycling/Bulk. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
City of Syracuse Department of Public Works, “Trash Pickup.” https://www.syr.gov/Living/My-Home/Trash-and-Recycling/Trash. 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