Mattress collection
Mattress collection

Mattress collection

Mattress collection

Request an on-demand collection of a mattress
Last updated on: 03 April 2024
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Mattresses are no longer collected as part of your bulk verge collection

The City of Canning has introduced an on-demand mattress collection service for residents.

How often and how many collections?

  • All residential addresses are entitled to two (2) free collections of one (1) mattress per financial year.
  • The entitlement can be grouped together in one (1) collection if you have two (2) mattresses to dispose of.
  • Additional mattresses can be collected at an additional cost of $45 per mattress.

Items accepted

Mattresses of all sizes are accepted as part of the on-demand collection service.

Items not accepted

The following items are not accepted as part of the on-demand collection service:
  • bed frames (please place these in your bulk hard waste collection)
  • ensemble bases (please place these in your bulk hard waste collection)
  • water beds (please place these in your bulk hard waste collection).

Before placing items on the verge:

Please submit a request for an on-demand mattress collection (using the button at the bottom of this page) or call 1300 422 664. This allows you to select a date and time for your collection.

General conditions

  • Please place your mattress out on the verge, either the day before the collection (after 6pm) or on the day of the collection (before 6am).
  • You will receive a reminder to put your mattress out via a text message or email from the Waste Services team. 
  • If you have already used your allowance of mattress collections for the year, a member of the Waste Services will contact you to see if you wish to cancel the collection or pay a fee for collection.
  • If you need to cancel your collection, please call 1300 422 664 before your collection date.

Anonymous requests

Your contact details are required when lodging this issue to ensure a proper investigation can be completed.

Raise a request

  • To request an on-demand mattress collection, please click on the button below.