Mattress Removal in Tempe, Arizona
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
You have five realistic options for getting rid of a mattress: city bulk pickup (free but slow), donation (if it's in good condition and stain-free), self-haul to the dump ($30–80), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79, same day), or traditional junk removal ($150–600+). Most used mattresses can't be donated due to hygiene regulations, which makes disposal the main challenge.
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How mattress removal works in Tempe
Curb it
Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Tempe. You get a text when it's done.
No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does mattress removal cost in Tempe?
Mattress removal costs $79 through Dropcurb — that's the pickup fee with your first mattress included. Each additional mattress is +$29. A mattress + box spring set is $109. Traditional junk removal companies charge $150–$400+ because they send a crew into your home. City bulk pickup is free but often requires a 2–9 week wait and plastic wrapping.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Tempe
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
How to prepare your mattress for pickup
- ✓ Lean against a wall or lay flat at the curb. No need to wrap or bag.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need mattress removal in Tempe?
- • New mattress arriving, old one needs to go
- • Moving out — mattress won't fit in the new place
- • Estate cleanout with multiple mattresses
- • Apartment complex requiring mattress removal before move-out
Does Tempe pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Tempe, AZ starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Tempe runs scheduled bulk trash and green organics collection on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood calendar (2026 schedule available at tempe.gov). With 80,000+ ASU students driving constant turnover, the city's fixed schedule can't keep up with demand.
City program details: Tempe Bulk Trash Collection. Frequency: scheduled by neighborhood (2026 calendar at tempe.gov). Separate green organics schedule. Fees: Free for residents. Household Products Collection Center for hazardous waste.
Tempe publishes a neighborhood-specific 2026 Bulk Trash Collection Schedule at tempe.gov (announced January 1, 2026) — your collection week depends on your address. Green organics collection runs on its own separate schedule. Tempe Solid Waste customers can dispose of up to 1,000 lbs per trip once per month at the Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station (2425 S 40th St, Phoenix — operated by Waste Management, 602-437-3165) at no additional charge. Hours: Mon-Fri 6 AM-5 PM, Sat 8 AM-12 PM, closed Sunday. The Tempe Household Products Collection Center accepts hazardous waste. Thumbtack average for Tempe: $75-$375 per job. Code 3 Junk Removal (firefighter-owned, East Valley) provides fast service with a first responder discount. LoadUp uses service fee + per-item pricing with instant online quotes. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires on-site estimates, typically $150-$600+. Super Junk Removal handles construction debris and residential cleanouts.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Tempe for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
College town pace, but you wait weeks for bulk pickup.
Tempe moves fast around ASU and the Kyrene Corridor, but bulk refuse collection still requires 2-4 week waits. When Maple-Ash residents need items gone for semester transitions or moves, the city's monthly schedule doesn't match the urgency.
80,000+
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What happens to your mattress after pickup
Mattresses are recycled at licensed facilities where steel springs, foam, and fabric are separated and processed individually. Springs are melted down for scrap steel, foam is shredded for carpet padding or industrial use, and clean fabric is repurposed. Mattresses in good condition (no stains, no structural damage) are donated to local shelters and charities when possible. Items that can't be recycled or donated are disposed of at permitted solid waste facilities.
Why Tempe residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Tempe's bulk collection runs on a fixed neighborhood schedule — miss your week and wait for the next cycle. Dropcurb's $79 same-day pickup works any day. No driving to the transfer station, no on-site estimates from 1-800-GOT-JUNK ($150+). Perfect for ASU move-outs and semester transitions.
Serving Mill Avenue, Maple-Ash, McClintock Drive, Ahwatukee, Kyrene Corridor, Tempe Butte, and 4 more neighborhoods in Tempe.
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