What You're Actually Dealing With
You upgrade your mattress. Now there's a queen-size problem sitting in your bedroom, and a Texas August is about three months away. You do not want to be dragging this thing around in 105-degree heat trying to figure out what to do with it.
Midland actually has functional free options here — but the city does not advertise them well, and the hours are specific enough that showing up at the wrong time wastes a trip. This guide covers what works, what the rules actually are, and what to fall back on when the free options don't fit your schedule.
Option 1: Citizens Collection Station (Free Drop-Off)
This is the cleanest option for most residents. Load the mattress in your truck or SUV and take it directly to the Citizens Collection Station at 4100 Smith Road. No fee. No appointment. Just show up during open hours.
Address: 4100 Smith Road, Midland, TX
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–6pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
Closed: Sunday and Monday — every week
Phone: 432-685-7278
For: Midland city residents only, single-family residential items
No commercial loads. No one being paid to haul accepted.
There is also a second location — the Citizens Convenience Center at 6400 W. Highway 80 — with the same hours and same rules. If you're on the west side of Midland, this one is closer.
One thing worth knowing: the station is closed Mondays and Sundays entirely. A lot of people assume Saturday is the main drop-off day and show up at 2:30pm to find it already closed. Saturday hours end at 2pm sharp. Plan accordingly.
Option 2: Scheduled Bulk Pickup (Free — Alley Placement Required)
If hauling the mattress yourself isn't happening, Midland's Solid Waste Division will come get it. Call 432-685-7278 and schedule a bulk item pickup. There is no extra charge — it's included in city service.
But there are two rules people miss. First, the item goes in the alley behind your home — in the city right-of-way. Not curbside out front. Not next to your dumpster. In the alley. Second, pickup is scheduled by date of call, meaning the wait time depends on current demand. Call first, get your date, then put the mattress out.
Call: 432-685-7278 to schedule
Email: solidwaste@midlandtexas.gov
Placement: Alley behind your home, city right-of-way only
Not next to your dumpster — behind your home in the alley
Collection is by date of call — confirm your scheduled date before placing items outside
The city's bulk list explicitly includes couches, chairs, bed frames, and most household furniture. Mattresses aren't called out by name on the trash page, but they are accepted at the Citizens Collection Station under bulky items. For bulk alley pickup specifically, call Solid Waste directly and confirm — 432-685-7278.
Option 3: Donate It (If It's Still in Good Shape)
No stains. No broken springs. No signs of infestation. If your mattress passes those three tests, donation is worth trying before anything else.
Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity ReStore both operate in the Midland area. Call ahead before loading anything — donation centers in Texas are selective about mattresses and availability changes. Neither reliably offers free pickup, so you'll likely need to drop it off yourself.
If the mattress is worn but structurally fine, Goodwill is another option. Same rule: call first. Do not drive across town with a mattress strapped to your truck only to get turned away at the door.
Option 4: Private Haulers (Paid — When Nothing Else Fits)
Midland's oil economy means a lot of people are on rotation schedules — two weeks on, two weeks off. If your work calendar does not line up with Tuesday–Saturday city hours, private pickup is a practical fallback.
Services like LoadUp and Mattress Disposal Plus both operate in Midland. Pricing typically starts around $85–$89 for a single mattress, with box springs adding another $15. They offer same-day and next-day scheduling, which is the actual selling point — not the price.
Get a quote online before booking. Prices vary by zip code and pickup location within Midland County.
Common Mistakes
Leaving it curbside without scheduling. Midland does not do unscheduled curbside bulk pickup. A mattress sitting on the curb unannounced stays there — or becomes someone else's problem. Always call 432-685-7278 first.
Showing up to the Collection Station on a Monday. It is closed. Every Monday. No exceptions. The hours page is easy to miss — now you know.
Putting the mattress next to the dumpster for bulk pickup. City rules say the item goes in the alley right-of-way, not adjacent to your dumpster. If it's in the wrong spot, they may not take it.
Assuming donation centers take any mattress. They don't. Most Midland donation centers will turn away mattresses with stains, tears, or odors. Call before you load it.
Tex's Take
For most Midland residents, the Citizens Collection Station is the right move. Free, no scheduling, no waiting for a pickup date. The only real hurdle is getting the mattress into a vehicle — and if that's the problem, a private hauler at $85–$89 is not an unreasonable solve.
If you're on an oil rotation schedule and can't hit Tuesday–Saturday hours, just book a private service and move on. The free option is only the right option if you can actually use it.
FAQ
Does Midland do curbside mattress pickup?
Not automatically. You have to schedule it by calling 432-685-7278. The item also goes in the alley — not curbside out front. Confirm your scheduled date before placing anything outside.
Is the Citizens Collection Station really free?
Yes, for Midland city residents hauling from their own single-family home. You cannot be a commercial hauler or be paid to bring items. Bring the mattress yourself, show up during open hours, and there is no charge.
What if my mattress has bed bugs?
Do not donate it. Private haulers will refuse a mattress with an active infestation — some require a pest control certificate confirming the infestation has been treated before they'll pick it up. For a severely infested mattress, the landfill at 7904 S Garden City Highway is the practical option. Call ahead at 432-685-7278 to confirm current acceptance procedures.
Can I take a mattress to the Midland landfill directly?
Yes. The City of Midland Landfill is at 7904 S Garden City Highway. Call 432-685-7278 to confirm current hours and any resident verification requirements before making the trip.
What's the fastest way to get rid of a mattress in Midland?
Private haulers offer same-day and next-day service. LoadUp and Mattress Disposal Plus both operate in Midland County. Book online for upfront pricing — expect $85–$104 depending on what you're getting rid of.
Hours, addresses, and services verified against City of Midland official pages, May 2026. City service details can change — call 432-685-7278 to confirm before making a trip.
About Tex
Tex is the pen name of Vinod Pandey, an environmental researcher who runs TexasRecycleGuide.com. Every guide is independently researched against official Texas city and county solid waste sources. No guesswork, no invented addresses.
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Call 432-685-7278 to schedule bulk pickup or confirm Collection Station hours. That one call handles most of what you need to know.
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