2
bulk items with garbage on your second weekly collection day
TVs OK
televisions, radios, and toilets are on the city's bulk list
311
Jackson Solid Waste, to confirm appliances and anything beyond 2 items
Every route for a mattress in Jackson, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Jackson guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Jackson, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Jackson bulk items with second-day garbage collection: mattresses
FreeMattresses and box springs are named bulk items, each counting as one.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes with City of Jackson garbage collection.
How to schedule: No appointment. Jackson collects garbage twice a week; on your second collection day you can set out 2 bulk items and bagged leaves with your household garbage.
Limits: 2 bulk items per week on the second collection day. Bulk includes furniture, mattresses, couches, TVs and radios, and toilets per the city's list.
Set-out: At the curb with your garbage by the morning of your second collection day, clear of carts and obstructions.
Donation pickup in Jackson (usable mattresses)
FreeItems in usable condition (no significant damage, stains, or pest history) can be donated free through several Jackson-area programs:
Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area ReStore, accepts furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods. Free pickup for larger donations. Often the most flexible for large items.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Jackson: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering mattresses, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Jackson: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Jackson, MS provides solid waste services through the city Public Works Department, including curbside trash, recycling, and (separately scheduled) bulk item collection. Mississippi’s solid waste regulations are administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) under the Mississippi Nonhazardous Solid Waste Management Regulations. This guide covers every legitimate disposal option for Jackson residents, free city services, donation programs, retailer haul-away, MDEQ-permitted self-haul facilities, and paid pickup when needed.
The Jackson rule for mattresses: Mattresses and box springs are named bulk items, each counting as one.
Program basics: 2 bulk items per week on the second collection day. Bulk includes furniture, mattresses, couches, TVs and radios, and toilets per the city's list. At the curb with your garbage by the morning of your second collection day, clear of carts and obstructions.
What the city will not take: Construction debris, hazardous waste, tires, and anything beyond 2 items. Large appliances with refrigerant should be confirmed with Solid Waste (311 or 601-960-1875) before set-out.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Jackson: Garbage Collection (bulk items on second collection day). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why mattresses are different from ordinary bulk. Mattresses contain springs, foam, fabric, and wood, all recyclable individually but bonded together in a way that makes them hard to process. They’re also a notorious vector for bedbugs, which has led several cities to require plastic-wrapping before curbside pickup (NYC and Cleveland have explicit rules).
Three mistakes that get mattresses left at the curb:
When free options don’t fit your timeline or volume:
LoadUp paid mattress pickup
$80+For Jackson households who need same-day or in-home pickup, exceed city bulk limits, are clearing out an entire room or property, or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional junk removal in Jackson with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle loading, pickup, and licensed disposal. Donation routing for usable items where possible.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your mattress. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book mattress pickup in Jackson with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Jackson proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Jackson junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national mattress disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Jackson: couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Jackson pick up mattresses for free?
Yes, each as one of your 2 weekly items.
Where can I donate a mattress in Jackson?
Items in usable condition (no significant damage, stains, or pest history) can be donated free through several Jackson-area programs:
How much does paid mattress removal cost in Jackson?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single mattress pickup in Jackson starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Jackson households who need same-day or in-home pickup, exceed city bulk limits, are clearing out an entire room or property, or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional junk removal in Jackson with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle loading, pickup, and licensed disposal. Donation routing for usable items where possible.
Can I just put a mattress in my regular trash?
No. Mattresses are too big for residential trash bins and are explicitly banned from regular trash collection in most U.S. cities. Connecticut, Rhode Island, California, and Oregon ban mattresses from landfills entirely under state law. Use one of the free or paid options above instead.
How much do paid mattress pickups cost?
Single mattress pickups typically range $80 to $200 depending on the service and your city. National services (LoadUp, 1-800-Got-Junk, College Hunks) cluster in the $80 to $130 range for one mattress. Local independent haulers can be cheaper ($50 to $100). Booking 2 mattresses together is often only marginally more expensive than booking 1, ask about bundled pricing.
What about box springs, are they treated the same?
Yes, box springs follow the same rules as mattresses in nearly every city, same pickup eligibility, same disposal channels, same bedbug-wrap requirements. State recycling programs (CT, RI, CA, OR) accept both. Most retailers haul both away together with new mattress delivery. King and queen splits typically count as 2 separate items, while single-piece box springs count as 1.
My mattress has bedbugs, what should I do?
Plastic-wrap the mattress fully before moving it (heavy-duty mattress disposal bags are sold at hardware stores for $5 to $15). Many cities require plastic-wrapping for ANY mattress disposal to prevent spreading bedbugs to other households along the route. Donation programs CANNOT accept mattresses with bedbug history. Use city bulk pickup (with proper plastic-wrapping) or paid hauler. Tell the hauler in advance, some services charge extra or refuse, while others handle bedbug mattresses routinely.
Is this Jackson page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Jackson guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
