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How to get rid of a mattress in the City of Richmond

Take it to the Richmond Southside Transfer Station or the East Richmond Road Convenience Center. There’s no fee.

One of two places in the City of Richmond that take mattresses. The rest are listed below.

Richmond Southside Transfer Station

Richmond residents; bulk, brush, appliances, tires, and recycling; no contractors

Hours
Monday to Friday6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
  • Closed on holidays; the city doesn’t list which.

3520 North Hopkins Road, Richmond, VA

The city also calls it the Hopkins Road Transfer Station

Get directionsCall the center: 804-232-8488

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources: City of Richmond: Trash collection; City of Richmond: Bulk and brush

Rules for mattresses

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Richmond residents; bulk, brush, appliances, tires, and recycling; no contractors. Richmond residents only, with ID; household trash, limited bulk, and hazardous waste, free.
  • Large bulk items go to the Southside Transfer Station; East Richmond Road takes limited bulk. The city’s curbside bulk and brush pickup comes every other week, on trash day in your recycling week.

Other places that take mattresses

Mattresses in other counties and cities

Sources: City of Richmond: Trash collection; City of Richmond: Bulk and brush

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