How to Dispose of Appliances & Mattresses in Jackson MS

Getting a new mattress or replacing a broken refrigerator is exciting, but then you are left with a persistent problem: How do you get rid of the old one?

Unlike normal household trash, you can't just drag a queen-sized mattress or a heavy stove to the curb on trash day in Jackson, MS, and expect the city to take it. Disposing of bulky items requires a bit of planning. Read on to learn the rules and the easiest ways to handle appliance and mattress disposal in Central Mississippi.

Disposing of Mattresses in Jackson

Mattresses are notoriously difficult for landfills to process. Their springs can jam expensive machinery, and they don't compress well, eating up valuable landfill space.

Can you put a mattress in a dumpster?
Yes! If you rent a dumpster from Mid South Dumpster Rentals, you are generally allowed to toss mattresses inside. However, because landfills charge us more to process them, there may be a small per-item surcharge for mattresses. If you only have one mattress, sometimes taking it directly to a local transfer station yourself is cheapest.

But if you are cleaning out an entire estate or a full house, tossing the mattresses into your 20-yard dumpster along with the rest of the junk is by far the most convenient option.

Disposing of General Household Appliances

For "dry" appliances like washers, dryers, ovens, stoves, and dishwashers, disposal is fairly straightforward. These machines are mostly made of metal and plastic and do not pose a severe environmental hazard.

Can you put them in a dumpster?
Absolutely. These are considered standard acceptable household/construction debris. Just walk them through the rear door of the dumpster and load them in safely.

Disposing of Refrigerators and AC Units (Freon)

Here is where things get tricky. Any appliance designed to cool—such as refrigerators, freezers, window AC units, and dehumidifiers—contains refrigerants (like Freon).

Environmental Regulations: It is illegal to dispose of active refrigerants in a standard landfill because they deplete the ozone layer.

Can you put a fridge in a dumpster?
No. We cannot accept refrigerators or HVAC units that still contain refrigerant. To legally dispose of these, you must hire a certified HVAC technician to drain the Freon and tag the appliance as safe. Once it is fully drained and tagged, it can be thrown away. Often, it is easier to take old refrigerators directly to a specialized recycling facility or participate in an appliance retailer's "haul-away" program when buying a new one.

When to Rent a Dumpster

If you only have a single mattress or one stove to get rid of, you might be better off calling a junk removal company for a single-item pickup or borrowing a truck to take it to the landfill yourself.

However, if you are doing a garage cleanout, moving, or remodeling a home, adding those bulky items into a roll-off dumpster is the most efficient choice.