How to Get Rid of a Mattress in Passaic, NJ

✓ Last verified October 21, 2026 against official Passaic, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.

Quick answer

  • Put a mattress or box spring out on your regular garbage day. Passaic does bulk pickup on the normal garbage schedule.
  • You get up to 2 bulk items per pickup. A mattress and its box spring count as 2 items.
  • Wrap it fully in plastic. The city says cloth furniture, mattresses and box springs won't be picked up unless fully wrapped.
  • Cali Carting handles trash pickup (201-991-5400, service@calicarting.com). Questions for the city go to DPW at 973-365-5654.

Your options in Passaic

Curbside bulk pickup with your regular garbage Free

The City of Passaic DPW page says bulk pickup happens on your regular garbage schedule. Each pickup allows 2 items, and mattresses, box springs and home furniture are on the list. Any cloth furniture, including mattresses and box springs, must be fully wrapped in plastic, or it won't be picked up. Cali Carting has collected Passaic's trash since May 1, 2025. The city doesn't list a fee for bulk pickup.

When
Your regular garbage day (look up your address in the Recycle Coach app)
Limit
2 items per pickup
Prep
Fully wrapped in plastic
Hauler
Cali Carting, 201-991-5400, service@calicarting.com

Source: City of Passaic – DPW (Public Works): Solid Waste and bulk pickup

Donate it if it's in good shape Check with city

Many charities won't take used mattresses for health and bedbug reasons. Call any charity before you drop one off. We didn't find a city or county mattress-donation program for Passaic.

Have the retailer take it back Varies

If you're buying a new mattress, ask whether the store will haul away the old one at delivery. Policies and fees depend on the store. We didn't find a New Jersey statewide mattress recycling program.

Don't do this

  • Don't leave an unwrapped mattress at the curb. Passaic says it won't be picked up.
  • Don't put out more than 2 bulk items for one pickup.
  • Don't dump it in a lot or alley. Call DPW if you can't use curbside pickup.

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 Passaic's rules, especially for electronics and paint.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Passaic charge for mattress pickup?

The city's DPW page doesn't list a fee. Bulk pickup, including mattresses and box springs, runs with your regular garbage schedule, with up to 2 items per pickup.

Do I really need to wrap my mattress in plastic?

Yes. The city says mattresses, box springs and other cloth furniture won't be picked up unless they're fully wrapped in plastic. Mattress disposal bags are sold at hardware and moving-supply stores.

Can I schedule a special bulk pickup day?

The city says residents can't schedule a time for collection. Use your regular garbage day. For problems, call Cali Carting at 201-991-5400 or DPW at 973-365-5654.

Sources

All checked on October 21, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.

  1. City of Passaic – DPW (Public Works): Solid Waste and bulk pickup