How to Get Rid of a Mattress in Bayonne, NJ

✓ Last verified October 22, 2026 against official Bayonne, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.

Quick answer

Wrap the mattress and box spring in plastic or a mattress cover. Bayonne refuses unwrapped mattresses.
Curbside pickup is by reservation only. Call Bayonne DPW at 201-858-6123 (office hours Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.).
Or drop it off yourself at the Constable Hook Recycling Yard, 330 Hook Road, Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Bring ID showing Bayonne residency.
Mattresses don't go out with regular garbage. The DPW schedule says there's no bulk pickup on regular garbage days.

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Your options in Bayonne

Reserve a curbside mattress pickup Free

Bayonne's DPW nighttime garbage schedule says mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic and that you must call 201-858-6123 to schedule a pickup. The city's mattress announcement says curbside pickups of wrapped mattresses are by reservation only, weekly, on a space-available basis. No fee is listed.

Call: 201-858-6123 (Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Prep: Wrapped in plastic or a mattress cover

Sources: City of Bayonne DPW – Nighttime Garbage Schedule (PDF, effective July 1, 2021); City of Bayonne – Recycling Yard to accept mattress & box spring drop-offs (news, Nov. 2021)

Drop off at the Constable Hook Recycling Yard Free

The city says the recycling yard at 330 Hook Road accepts wrapped mattresses and box springs from Bayonne residents. Unwrapped mattresses are refused, and you must show ID with proof of Bayonne residency. The yard doesn't take couches, tables, chairs or other bulky items. The hours come from the city's 2021 announcement, so call before you go.

Address: 330 Hook Road, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m., except holidays (per city announcement)
Bring: ID with proof of Bayonne residency

Source: City of Bayonne – Recycling Yard to accept mattress & box spring drop-offs (news, Nov. 2021)

Hire help to haul it Varies

If you can't wait for a reservation or can't carry the mattress yourself, moving helpers or a junk-removal company can take it away for a fee.

Source: City of Bayonne DPW – Nighttime Garbage Schedule (PDF, effective July 1, 2021)

Don't do this

Don't put out or drop off an unwrapped mattress. Bayonne will refuse it.
Don't put a mattress out on a regular garbage night without a reservation.
Don't bring couches or other furniture to the recycling yard. It accepts only mattresses and box springs.

Or pay someone to haul it

If you can't get it to a drop-off site, or can't wait for city pickup, a junk-removal service can take it from inside your home. Prices depend on the company, your location and the size of the load, so get a quote first. Ask whether they recycle or donate items and whether they follow Bayonne's rules, especially for electronics and paint. Another option is to hire moving helpers by the hour: they do the lifting, and with a truck they can drive it to a drop-off site. They move it where you tell them, so pick a legal destination from this guide.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bayonne pick up mattresses?

Yes, by reservation. Call Bayonne DPW at 201-858-6123. The mattress or box spring must be wrapped in plastic.

Where can I drop off a mattress in Bayonne?

At the Constable Hook Recycling Yard, 330 Hook Road, Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. It's for Bayonne residents with ID, and the mattress must be wrapped.

Can I put a mattress out with the trash in Bayonne?

No. The DPW schedule says there's no bulk pickup on regular garbage days, so call 201-858-6123 to schedule one.

Sources

All checked on October 22, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.