How do I get rid of a mattress or box spring in Minneapolis, MN?

City customers: set it out on recycling week (no separate per-item fee is listed). Otherwise $25 at the City transfer station (pay per use) or $25 at Hennepin County's Brooklyn Park facility.

How do I get rid of a couch, sofa or upholstered furniture in Minneapolis, MN?

City customers: regular couches go out on garbage day (under 6 ft, not disassembled). Hide-a-beds and recliners go out on recycling week.

How do I get rid of a tv, computer monitor or laptop in Minneapolis, MN?

City customers: recycling week curbside. Otherwise $10 each at either Hennepin County facility, or $25 at the City transfer station.

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Getting rid of a mattress, couch, appliance or TV in Minneapolis, MN

Last reviewed 2026-10-21 · Hennepin County

Whether your curb is an option in Minneapolis depends on who hauls your trash, so start with the question below.

Step 1: Which of these are you?

I have City of Minneapolis garbage carts. Your carts say "property of the City of Minneapolis." [1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
I pay a Minneapolis water bill but don't have City garbage service. You have a private hauler's carts or a dumpster, but the property has an active City water account. [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
I rent in a building with a dumpster / private hauler. The City says you do not have City collection if you have dumpsters or carts from a private hauler. [1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
Any Hennepin County household (county drop-off). Open to Hennepin County households with proof of residency; not rental-property businesses. [1: Hennepin County] verified 2026-10-21

Quick answer: cheapest legal option by item

Item	Cheapest option
Mattress or box spring	City customers: set it out on recycling week (no separate per-item fee is listed). Otherwise $25 at the City transfer station (pay per use) or $25 at Hennepin County's Brooklyn Park facility.
Couch, sofa or upholstered furniture	City customers: regular couches go out on garbage day (under 6 ft, not disassembled). Hide-a-beds and recliners go out on recycling week.
Refrigerator, washer, dryer, stove or other large appliance	City customers: recycling week curbside (remove fridge/freezer doors). Otherwise $15 at either Hennepin County facility or $25 at the City transfer station.
TV, computer monitor or laptop	City customers: recycling week curbside. Otherwise $10 each at either Hennepin County facility, or $25 at the City transfer station.

What you can't dump — and where or when limits apply

City curbside large-item pickup Curbside pickup · I have City of Minneapolis garbage carts

Item	Rule	When / conditions	Source
Who can use it Who can use it	City carts only. You don't have City collection if you have dumpsters or carts from a private hauler.	—	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
All large items Limit	Up to two large items per week, out by 6 a.m. on pickup day.	Every week	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Mattresses, box springs, appliances, electronics, hide-a-beds, recliners Days / timing	Only on your recycling week. Crews sticker them and return the next business day.	Recycling week only	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Refrigerators and freezers Prep required	You must remove the doors.	Recycling week only	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Mattresses Not accepted	Waterlogged or frozen mattresses are too heavy and can't be collected. Keep it dry.	—	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Couches Limit	Must be less than six feet long.	—	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Building materials (including broken-down furniture) Not accepted	The City does not pick up building materials. Don't disassemble furniture: crews may tag it as building materials.	—	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Carpet and rugs Limit	Rolls under 5 feet long, under 12 inches in diameter and under 40 pounds; tie with rope, twine or tape (not wire).	—	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Metal poles; boxes of small metal Limit	Poles under 6 feet and free of concrete; a box of small metal items can't weigh more than 40 pounds.	—	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21

South Transfer Station (City) Drop-off site

Item	Rule	When / conditions	Source
Do not bring Not accepted	Asbestos, automobile parts, dirt and sod, fire-damaged items, hazardous materials, liquids, paint or paint cans, railroad ties, yard waste.	—	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Who can use it Who can use it	City customers only (City garbage service or an active City water bill). You must request a voucher or pay-per-use pass by phone in advance; you can't get one on-site, and they can't be requested on Saturdays.	Open Tue–Sat; request during office hours	[1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis][3: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Large recyclable items (appliances, electronics, mattresses) Limit	Two per cleanup voucher; each mattress or box spring counts as one item.	Per voucher	[1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Garbage and construction & demolition debris Limit	Up to 2,000 pounds per cleanup voucher; up to six cleanup vouchers a year; one voucher per trip.	Per voucher, per trip	[1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Tires Limit	Up to 8 tires per tire voucher (with or without rims); two tire vouchers a year.	Per tire voucher	[1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Commercial waste Not accepted	Pay-per-use pass: residential waste from the property only; commercial waste is not accepted. One pass is one load.	—	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Vehicles Who can use it	Licensed motor vehicle with at least four tires; no commercial vehicles; max 25 ft long by 11 ft high including trailer.	—	[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21

Hennepin County drop-off facilities Drop-off site · Any Hennepin County household (county drop-off)

Item	Rule	When / conditions	Source
Who can use it Who can use it	Hennepin County households only. Waste from businesses (including rental properties, associations and home businesses) is generally not accepted.	—	[1: Hennepin County] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Mattresses and box springs Not accepted	Accepted at Brooklyn Park only. Not accepted: waterbeds, air mattresses, hospital bed frames, sleeper sofas, soiled or bedbug-infested mattresses, or mattresses used for business (property managers, hotels).	Brooklyn Park facility only	[1: Hennepin County][2: Hennepin County] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Appliances Not accepted	No commercial-grade appliances (rooftop A/C units, laundromat washers/dryers, restaurant fridges, vending machines) and no small appliances (toasters, coffee makers, etc.). Deliver intact.	—	[1: Hennepin County] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21
Electronics Limit	Up to 5 of each type of electronic item per household per 12 months; no electronics used for business.	Per household, per 12 months	[1: Hennepin County] verified 2026-10-21 checked 2026-10-21

Mattress or box spring

Who	Method	Cost	Rules
I have City of Minneapolis garbage carts	Curbside, recycling week	No separate per-item fee listed Collected "as part of your City garbage collection"; the City does not list a per-item charge.	Recycling week only — put it out by 6 a.m. on your recycling pickup day. Up to two large items per week. Attach a note that says "For Solid Waste." Keep it dry; waterlogged or frozen mattresses cannot be collected. Crews put a "We'll be back" sticker on it and return the next business day. [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
I have City of Minneapolis garbage carts	South Transfer Station with a cleanup voucher	Included in voucher (2 large recyclable items per voucher); $25 each over the limit + $15 admin fee Each mattress or box spring counts as one item. Up to six cleanup vouchers per year. Extra fees go on the utility bill; no cash, checks or cards at the station.	Call during office hours (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) to request a voucher before you go — you can't get one on-site. Bring a current state-issued ID. Renters can be authorized by the utility bill payer to use the voucher (Voucher Authorization Form). [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis][3: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
I pay a Minneapolis water bill but don't have City garbage service	South Transfer Station with a pay per use pass	$25 each + $15 admin fee; $40 minimum charge Billed to the property's City utility (water) bill.	Property must be in Minneapolis with an active City water account. Utility bill payer must apply each time; one pass = one load. Residential waste only. [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
Any Hennepin County household (county drop-off)	Hennepin County Brooklyn Park drop-off facility	$25 per piece Factory split box springs count as two pieces. Cash, check, major credit and debit cards accepted.	Brooklyn Park location only (not Bloomington). Hennepin County households only; bring proof of residency. Not accepted: waterbeds, air mattresses, sleeper sofas, soiled or bedbug-infested mattresses, or mattresses from businesses including property managers and hotels. [1: Hennepin County][2: Hennepin County] verified 2026-10-21

Couch, sofa or upholstered furniture

Who	Method	Cost	Rules
I have City of Minneapolis garbage carts	Curbside, garbage day	No separate per-item fee listed Collected as part of City garbage collection.	Couch must be less than six feet long. Hide-a-beds and recliners: recycling week only. Do not disassemble — broken-down furniture may be tagged as building materials, which the City does not pick up. Out by 6 a.m.; up to two large items per week; mark "For Solid Waste." [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
I have City of Minneapolis garbage carts	South Transfer Station with a cleanup voucher	Counts toward the voucher's 2,000 lb garbage limit; over-limit garbage is $41/ton + $15 admin fee The City lists furniture under household garbage at the transfer station. Pricing excludes taxes and fees.	Request the voucher by phone first. Weigh in and weigh out; staff can't help unload. [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
I pay a Minneapolis water bill but don't have City garbage service	South Transfer Station with a pay per use pass	$117.86/ton for garbage loads, $40 minimum + $15 admin fee Billed to the City utility bill.	One pass per load; schedule by phone. [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21

Not verified / gaps:

Hennepin County's drop-off facilities don't list furniture as accepted; the county directs residents to their city or hauler, or to a landfill or transfer station.

Refrigerator, washer, dryer, stove or other large appliance

Who	Method	Cost	Rules
I have City of Minneapolis garbage carts	Curbside, recycling week	No separate per-item fee listed Collected and recycled as part of City service.	Recycling week only. You must remove the doors from refrigerators and freezers. Accepted: air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, microwaves, ovens, dishwashers, dryers, washing machines. [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
I have City of Minneapolis garbage carts	South Transfer Station with a cleanup voucher	Included (2 large recyclable items per voucher); $25 each over the limit + $15 admin fee Fees go on the utility bill.	Request a voucher by phone first. [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
I pay a Minneapolis water bill but don't have City garbage service	South Transfer Station with a pay per use pass	$25 each + $15 admin fee; $40 minimum Residential items only — the City lists commercial appliances among commercial waste it won't take.	Active City water account required. [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
Any Hennepin County household (county drop-off)	Hennepin County drop-off (Bloomington or Brooklyn Park)	$15 per appliance Cash, check, major credit and debit cards accepted.	Deliver intact — don't disassemble. No commercial-grade appliances. Small appliances (toasters, coffee makers, etc.) are not accepted. Hennepin County households only. [1: Hennepin County][2: Hennepin County] verified 2026-10-21

Not verified / gaps:

Hennepin County says Xcel Energy "may accept" working refrigerators/freezers with a rebate "while funding lasts." Check with Xcel Energy whether it's open.

TV, computer monitor or laptop

Who	Method	Cost	Rules
I have City of Minneapolis garbage carts	Curbside, recycling week	No separate per-item fee listed TVs, computers, monitors and accessories are listed as recycling-week large items.	Recycling week only; counts toward the two-large-items-per-week limit. [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
I have City of Minneapolis garbage carts	South Transfer Station with a cleanup voucher	Included (2 large recyclable items per voucher); $25 each over the limit + $15 admin fee	Request a voucher by phone first. [1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21
Any Hennepin County household (county drop-off)	Hennepin County drop-off (Bloomington or Brooklyn Park)	$10 per TV, monitor or laptop No charge for audio equipment, computer peripherals, smartphones, tablets, telephones and video equipment.	Up to 5 of each type of electronic item per household per 12 months. No electronics used for business purposes (including home businesses and property managers). Wipe your personal data first. [1: Hennepin County][2: Hennepin County] verified 2026-10-21

Not verified / gaps:

Hennepin County lists retailers and manufacturers (e.g. Best Buy) that accept electronics. Check fees with the retailer.

Drop-off sites

South Transfer Station (City of Minneapolis)

2850 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Hours: Tue–Fri 12:30–7:30 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Last items accepted 7:15 p.m. (Tue–Fri) and 3:15 p.m. (Sat).
Who can use it: City customers only: City garbage service (voucher) or an active City water bill (pay per use pass). Request a voucher/pass by phone in advance: 612-673-2917, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Payment: No cash, checks or cards on site; fees go on the property's utility bill.
Vehicles: Licensed motor vehicle with at least four tires; no commercial (USDOT) vehicles; max 25 ft long × 11 ft high including trailer.

[1: City of Minneapolis][2: City of Minneapolis][3: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21

Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station (Brooklyn Park)

8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Hours: Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun, Mon and listed holidays (as laid out on the county page).
Who can use it: Hennepin County households only; proof of residency required. Rental properties and other businesses are excluded.
Payment: Cash, check, major credit and debit cards.
Vehicles: Stay in your vehicle; items in trunk, truck bed or trailer.

[1: Hennepin County] verified 2026-10-21

South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center (Bloomington)

1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431

Hours: Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun, Mon and listed holidays (as laid out on the county page). Does not take mattresses.
Who can use it: Hennepin County households only; proof of residency required.
Payment: Cash, check, major credit and debit cards.
Vehicles: Stay in your vehicle; items in trunk, truck bed or trailer.

[1: Hennepin County][2: Hennepin County] verified 2026-10-21

Moving out or clearing a lot?

City special cleanup (moving out, big project)

$100 minimum, billed at $181 per hour, added to the utility bill

Apply at least 5 days before the requested date.
Must be the utility bill payer and include a copy of a valid state-issued ID.
Materials at the curb/alley by 6 a.m. the business day before.

[1: City of Minneapolis] verified 2026-10-21

State mattress recycling program

Minnesota has no statewide mattress recycling (Bye Bye Mattress-style) program. HF 3713, which would make producers fund collection of textiles, carpet and mattresses, was introduced on Feb 25, 2026 and referred to committee; the Revisor's status page shows no further action. Bye Bye Mattress operates only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island. [1: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes][2: Mattress Recycling Council (operator of Bye Bye Mattress)] verified 2026-10-21

Not verified

Second Chance Recycling mattress pickup (listed by Hennepin County for "some areas of the county"): service area and price not verified.
Holiday closures: check each official page before you go.
Minneapolis suburbs run their own bulky-waste programs; this page doesn't cover them.
Hennepin County drop-offs don't list furniture or construction debris as accepted.
Tires and household hazardous waste at the City curb: not verified.

Sources (read 2026-10-21)

City of Minneapolis, Solid Waste & Recycling — Large item collection · page says last updated 2026-07-13 · read 2026-10-21
City of Minneapolis, Solid Waste & Recycling — Collection issues · page says last updated 2025-10-27 · read 2026-10-21
City of Minneapolis, Solid Waste & Recycling — Drop-off items and fees (South Transfer Station) · page says last updated 2026-09-09 · read 2026-10-21
City of Minneapolis, Solid Waste & Recycling — Vouchers for garbage drop-off · page says last updated 2026-06-29 · read 2026-10-21
City of Minneapolis, Solid Waste & Recycling — Pay to drop off garbage (pay per use pass) · page says last updated 2025-10-03 · read 2026-10-21
City of Minneapolis, Solid Waste & Recycling — How to go to the drop-off site · page says last updated 2025-10-03 · read 2026-10-21
City of Minneapolis, Solid Waste & Recycling — Special cleanups of extra waste · page says last updated 2026-08-13 · read 2026-10-21
Hennepin County — Green Disposal Guide: Mattresses and box springs · read 2026-10-21
Hennepin County — Green Disposal Guide: Appliances · read 2026-10-21
Hennepin County — Green Disposal Guide: Electronics · read 2026-10-21
Hennepin County — Green Disposal Guide: Drop-off facilities · read 2026-10-21
Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes — HF 3713 status, 94th Legislature (2025–2026) · read 2026-10-21
Mattress Recycling Council (operator of Bye Bye Mattress) — Who We Are · read 2026-10-21