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Wilkes-Barre collects mattresses curbside from October 26 to November 20, 2026 by neighborhood week, with a $20 sticker per item (limit 4).
Oct 26 - Nov 20, 2026, by neighborhood week; $20 sticker per item
City Tax Office, 1st Floor, City Hall, 40 East Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Items must be at the curb by 6 A.M. Monday of your neighborhood's week, and not out more than 24 hours before the collection week.
City of Wilkes-Barre: Special Collections
All items must be placed curbside for collection by 6 A.M. Monday on their neighborhood’s pickup week. No items shall be placed curbside in excess of 24 hours of collection week.
City's own fee
October-November 2026 couch, chair and mattress curbside collection: $20 per item, limit 4 items per household; mattresses and box springs accepted.
Source: City of Wilkes-Barre: Special Collections
October-November 2026 Couch, Chair, and Mattress Curbside Collection $20/Item Limit 4 Items per Household ITEMS ACCEPTED: Couches and Chair (Upholstered/Leather/Faux Leather), Mattresses, and Box Springs
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Weeks: October 26-30 South Wilkes-Barre 1 & 2 and Downtown; November 2-6 North End, Heights, Brookside; November 9-13 Rolling Mill Hill, Mayflower, Iron Triangle, Goose Island; November 16-20 East End, Parsons, Miners Mills. The schedule is subject to change; confirm before going.
Source: City of Wilkes-Barre: Special Collections
Collection Schedule: *Schedule is subject to change due to volume of items collected, staffing, and weather. October 26-30: South Wilkes-Barre 1 & 2 and Downtown W-B November 2-6: North End, Heights, and Brookside November 9-13: Rolling Mill Hill, Mayflower, Iron Triangle, & Goose Island November 16-20: East End, Parsons and Miners Mills
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Buy permit stickers Monday to Friday 8:30 AM-4:15 PM at the City Tax Office, 1st Floor, City Hall, 40 East Market St. (sales began September 21, 2026).
Source: City of Wilkes-Barre: Special Collections
Permit stickers can be purchased, beginning on Monday, September 21, 2026, Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM-4:15 PM, at the City’s Tax Office, 1st Floor, City Hall, 40 East Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Wilkes-Barre.
If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:
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Optional
Optional: independent companies can carry it out of your home for a fee. Fastest, but costs the most. Junk removal. It is never required.
| Option | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Couch, chair and mattress collection | $20 per item | Limit 4, Oct 26 - Nov 20 |
Cash, check or money order payable to City of Wilkes-Barre; stickers are non-refundable.