Mattress Removal in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix
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Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Phoenix. 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 Phoenix?
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 Phoenix
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 Phoenix?
- • 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 Phoenix pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Phoenix, AZ starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Phoenix replaced monthly bulk trash with an appointment-based system in 2025, limiting residents to 4 collections per calendar year with appointments booked at least 3 business days in advance. A $6/month solid waste rate increase takes effect July 1, 2026 (bringing monthly fees to $43.32). The South Transfer Station at 2728 W Buckeye Rd charges $55/ton for self-haul loads.
City program details: Phoenix Appointment-Based Bulk Trash Collection (replaced monthly system in 2025). Frequency: up to 4 appointments per calendar year. Limit: 10 cubic yards per appointment (17'L x 4'W x 4'H — reduced from 20 cubic yards). Appointments must be made at least 3 business days in advance. Do not place items out more than 24 hours before scheduled appointment day. Collections begin around 6:00 AM. Each household must schedule for its individual pile. Refrigerant appliances need separate appliance-recycling pickup. HOA communities can request coordinated pickup days. Green organics must be separated from bulk trash. Fees: Free for residents. Schedule at phoenix.gov or call 602-262-6251. Per city code 27-22: placing bulk trash out more than 7 days before scheduled date is unlawful.
Phoenix ended monthly bulk trash in 2025 — residents now schedule up to 4 appointment-based collections per year through phoenix.gov or 602-262-6251, with a 10 cubic yard limit per appointment (17'L x 4'W x 4'H, down from 20 cubic yards). HOA communities receive pre-assigned appointment dates (published in the city's bulk trash community appointments PDF). Items must be placed by 5:30 AM on pickup day. The city proposed a multi-year solid waste rate increase: $6/month increase effective July 1, 2026 (bringing the monthly fee to $43.32 for 425,000 ratepayers), plus $6 in July 2027 and $5 in July 2028. Optional curbside green organics subscription rises to one-fourth of the monthly rate ($10.83 starting July 2026). Minimum operating reserve: $50 million. Phoenix owns two transfer stations (north and south) — the South Transfer Station at 2728 W Buckeye Rd charges $55/ton for loads over one ton, with a $20 fee for CRT electronics. Materials are hauled to the SR-85 Landfill in Buckeye. HOA communities can request coordinated pickup days. Junk Zombies (junkzombies.com) starts at $99 for a single item like a couch, with rates adjusted for additional pieces. AZ Junk Removal (azjunkremoval.com, trusted in Phoenix since 2001, 900+ reviews) offers same-day service for junk removal, dumpster rentals, and donation pickups. Junk King Phoenix (480-719-4471) provides same-day service across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Cave Creek. Average junk removal in Phoenix costs $226-$237 per Homeyou (March 2026 data, 14,904 local projects). HomeGuide reports $150-$350 average, full truckloads at $400-$450. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires on-site estimates, typically $150-$600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Code 3 Junk Removal (firefighter-owned) and Thumbtack operators charge $100-$350.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Phoenix for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
1.6 million people, only 4 bulk pickups per year.
Phoenix cut monthly bulk trash to just 4 appointment-based collections per year in 2025. With rate increases proposed for July 2026, the city is doing less for more. When you need furniture gone today, waiting for your next appointment slot isn't realistic.
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$55/ton
Transfer station fee
$226+
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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 Phoenix residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Phoenix cut bulk collections from monthly to just 4 per year — Dropcurb's $79 same-day pickup fills the gap. No driving to the Buckeye Rd Transfer Station ($55/ton), no waiting for your next appointment slot, no on-site estimates from 1-800-GOT-JUNK ($150-$600+). AZ Junk Removal averages $300 per job. At $226+ average for private haulers, Dropcurb saves 65%.
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