How Much Does It Cost to Dispose of a Mattress? [2026 Prices]

The cost to dispose of a mattress depends entirely on how much convenience you want. Free options exist but require patience or physical effort. Paid services remove the hassle.

City bulk trash pickup is free in most municipalities. You schedule a pickup through your city waste department, move the mattress to the curb, and wait. The catch: scheduling windows range from 2 weeks in efficient cities to 8+ weeks in backlogged ones like Denver and Portland. Some cities limit bulk pickup to 2-4 times per year.

Self-hauling to a landfill or transfer station costs $20-50 in disposal fees. You need a truck or SUV, help loading the mattress, and time to drive to the facility. Landfill tipping fees vary: $30-50 per ton is typical, and a mattress weighs 60-100 pounds.

Mattress recycling facilities charge $10-40 per mattress and divert materials from landfills. Over 80% of mattress materials (steel springs, foam, fabric, wood) are recyclable. Check Bye Bye Mattress (byebyemattress.com) for participating recyclers in your state.

Professional junk removal is the fastest option for mattress disposal. Prices vary significantly between companies.

Dropcurb charges $89 to $104 for curbside mattress pickup, depending on size. You place the mattress at your curb, book online in 60 seconds, and a local hauler picks it up the same day when you book by 2 PM. No in-person estimates, no phone calls.

Traditional full-service junk removal charges $130-250 for mattress removal. They require an in-person estimate before quoting a price. Their crews enter your home and carry the mattress out, which is why the price is higher. Minimum charge is $130-150 depending on location.

Other online-booked haulers charge $89-150+ for mattress removal with instant online pricing. They use service fee + per-item pricing and require a 2-person team for every job.

Angi reports the national average for mattress removal at $100, with prices ranging from $40 to $200+ depending on location and service level.

Yes. Several free mattress disposal options exist:

• •City bulk pickup: Free in most cities. Schedule through your municipal waste department. Expect a 2-8 week wait.
• •Donation: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Salvation Army, and local charities accept mattresses in good condition. The mattress must be clean, stain-free, and structurally sound. Many charities will NOT accept mattresses with stains, tears, or signs of bed bugs.
• •Retailer take-back: Many mattress retailers remove your old mattress for free when delivering a new one. Ask about their disposal policy before purchasing. Some charge $50 for this service.
• •Facebook Marketplace / Craigslist: List a clean, usable mattress as "free" and someone will often pick it up within 24-48 hours.

If the mattress is still usable, review how to donate a mattress before paying for disposal, and obtain acceptance before moving it.

Several factors influence what you will pay:

• •Mattress size: King and California King mattresses cost more to remove because they take up more truck space. Twin and full-size mattresses are cheaper.
• •Location: Coastal and major metro areas (NYC, SF, LA) charge 20-50% more than mid-sized cities. Rural areas may have fewer options.
• •Access: Curbside pickup (like Dropcurb) costs less because the hauler does not enter your home. Full-service companies that carry the mattress from your bedroom charge $50-100 more.
• •Additional items: Removing a mattress and box spring together is cheaper per item than two separate pickups. Dropcurb charges $22 for a queen box spring added to a mattress pickup.
• •Urgency: Same-day service costs the same at Dropcurb as any other day. Other companies may charge rush fees of $25-75 for expedited pickup.

Many mattress retailers offer removal of your old mattress when you buy a new one. Policies vary:

• •Casper: Free mattress return within 100 nights. Does not remove old mattresses upon delivery.
• •Purple: Does not offer old mattress removal.
• •Mattress Firm: Offers old mattress removal for $49.99 per piece with delivery of a new mattress.
• •Sleep Number: Offers removal for a fee (varies by location).
• •Local mattress stores: Policies vary. Always ask before buying — some include free removal as a sales incentive.

If you are not buying a new mattress, retailer removal is not an option. Junk removal services like Dropcurb handle standalone mattress disposal without requiring a new purchase.