1-800-GOT-JUNK Mattress Removal Cost: What They Charge [2026]

1-800-GOT-JUNK does not publish mattress removal prices. Their website says to "check the single item section on our pricing page to see if an estimated price is available in your area" — but the pricing page only shows that costs are based on truck volume, not per item.

Based on verified third-party data and customer reports:

• •Single mattress minimum charge: $130–$198 (Fixr.com reports $100–$130, but 1-800-GOT-JUNK minimum is typically $140+ according to WeLoveJunk)
• •Mattress + box spring: $150–$300 (takes up approximately 1/4 of the truck)
• •Mattress + box spring + additional items: $250–$400+ (a Reddit user in Seattle reported $600 for a king mattress, box spring, and futon)
• •Average 1-800-GOT-JUNK job: $240 across all item types

The core issue is that 1-800-GOT-JUNK uses volume-based pricing. A single mattress takes up roughly 1/8th to 1/4 of their truck. Even though it is just one item, you pay the minimum truck fraction — which is $130–$198 in most markets. If you add a box spring, the price jumps because you now fill 1/4 to 1/3 of the truck.

Three structural factors make 1-800-GOT-JUNK mattress removal expensive:

• •Volume-based pricing, not per-item: You are paying for truck space, not the mattress itself. A king mattress fills 1/4 of the truck, so you pay the 1/4 truck price ($198–$300) even though it is a single item
• •Full-service model: 1-800-GOT-JUNK sends a two-person uniformed crew in a branded truck. They enter your home, carry the mattress out, and load it. That labor overhead costs significantly more than curbside pickup
• •Franchise fees: Each 1-800-GOT-JUNK location pays 8% royalty + 8% marketing/technology fee + up to 5% branding cooperative to the parent company. That 16–21% of revenue must be passed to customers through higher prices

For a mattress that is already at the curb or can be moved there, this full-service approach is overkill. A curbside service like Dropcurb sends a single hauler with a pickup truck for $79 — no two-person crew, no branded truck overhead, no franchise fees.

Five alternatives that cost less than 1-800-GOT-JUNK for mattress removal:

• •City bulk pickup (Free, 2–9 weeks): Most cities collect mattresses curbside for free or a small fee ($10–$25). Schedule through your city waste department or 311 app. The downside is long wait times
• •Dropcurb ($79, same day): Place your mattress at the curb and book online. A local hauler picks it up the same day. No estimate appointment, no truck fraction math
• •LoadUp ($60–$89+, 1–3 days): Online per-item pricing. Starts at $60 in Los Angeles, $89 in Portland and San Diego. Add a $50–$80 service area fee to the per-item price
• •College Hunks ($100–$200, 2–5 days): Full-service with on-site estimate. Fixr.com reports mattress removal at $100–$200. May include hidden dispatch fee
• •Self-haul to recycler ($0–$50): If you have a truck or SUV, drive the mattress to a recycling center or landfill. California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island have Bye Bye Mattress drop-off locations at no charge. Other states charge landfill tipping fees of $20–$50

In some states, yes. California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island mandate mattress recycling fees of $10.50 per unit effective 2026 through the Bye Bye Mattress program. 1-800-GOT-JUNK may pass this fee to customers in those states.

Other potential surcharges with 1-800-GOT-JUNK mattress removal:

• •Stairs fee: If the mattress is above ground floor, expect $25–$75 extra
• •Difficult access: Tight hallways, elevator buildings, or long carry distances can increase the estimate
• •No-show rescheduling: If you are not home for the estimate, you lose the appointment and must reschedule

Curbside removal from Dropcurb avoids all of these variables. The mattress is at the curb, so there are no stairs, no access issues, and you do not need to be home.

Real customer reports from Reddit paint a consistent picture of high prices for mattress removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK:

• •r/Seattle: "$600 for a king mattress, box spring, and futon" — the most-cited price complaint
• •r/boston: "$250+ for small jobs" — consistent across multiple threads
• •r/HomeImprovement: One user reported $25 per mattress at their local franchise, suggesting pricing varies dramatically by location
• •r/pics: Users shared 1-800-GOT-JUNK price sheets showing per-item pricing that many called "insane" and "completely overpriced"

The inconsistency highlights the problem with on-site estimates. Prices change by location, franchise owner, and even the day of the week. Per-item online pricing from LoadUp or Dropcurb gives the same price regardless of when or where you book.