Mattress Disposal in Phoenix: Your Complete Guide [2026]

Mattresses create unique disposal challenges that other furniture does not:

• **Size and weight** — A queen mattress weighs 60 to 150 pounds and does not break down easily. It will not fit in a standard trash bin or most sedan trunks. • **Hygiene concerns** — Donation centers and recyclers are strict about stains, bed bugs, and structural damage. Most charities in Phoenix reject mattresses outright. • **Landfill problems** — Mattresses take up enormous space in landfills because springs prevent compaction. The EPA estimates mattresses occupy 23 cubic feet of landfill space each, and the metal springs can damage processing equipment. • **No Arizona recycling mandate** — Unlike states with mattress stewardship laws, Arizona has no program requiring manufacturers to fund recycling. Any recycling that happens in Phoenix is voluntary and often paid for by the consumer.

Because of these factors, mattress disposal is typically more expensive and more restrictive than removing a couch or dresser.

The City of Phoenix accepts mattresses through its monthly bulk trash program at no additional charge beyond your regular solid waste fee (approximately $31.72/month). Place the mattress curbside during your scheduled collection week — look up your week at phoenix.gov/publicworks or call 602-262-6251.

Rules for mattress disposal through bulk trash:

• Wrap the mattress in plastic if possible (not required, but recommended to prevent spreading of potential bed bug contamination). • Place within 3 feet of the curb, not blocking sidewalks. • Box springs can be placed alongside the mattress. • Collection may take up to 5 business days during your scheduled week.

The limitation: you can only use this once per month, and your mattress will sit curbside exposed to Phoenix dust storms and monsoon rain for up to 5 days. If appearance or timing matters, this is not ideal.

While Arizona lacks a statewide recycling program, a few Phoenix-area facilities do recycle mattresses. Up to 90% of a mattress can be recycled — steel springs become scrap metal, foam becomes carpet padding, and fabric is repurposed or converted to energy.

Local recycling options:

• **Bye Bye Mattress Program** — Though Arizona is not a participating state, the program at byebyemattress.com maintains a directory of voluntary recyclers in the Phoenix area. • **AZ Mattress Recyclers** — A Phoenix-based company that deconstructs mattresses for recycling. They charge $30 to $50 per mattress for drop-off at their facility. They also offer pickup service for an additional fee. • **Goodwill of Central Arizona** — Select locations accept mattresses in excellent condition (no stains, no structural damage, no odors). Donated mattresses are sold in their thrift stores; unsalable ones are sent to recycling partners.

Recycling is the most environmentally responsible option but requires the most effort. Drop-off facilities are limited, and the mattress must be transportable — which brings us back to the truck problem.

You can haul a mattress to any Maricopa County or City of Phoenix transfer station yourself:

• **27th Avenue Transfer Station** — 2802 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix. Monday–Saturday, 5 AM to 5 PM. • **North Gateway Transfer Station** — 31500 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale. Monday–Saturday, 6 AM to 5 PM. • **SR 85 Landfill** — 15300 S SR 85, Buckeye. Monday–Saturday, 6 AM to 4 PM.

Dump fees are $38 per ton with a $14 minimum charge. A single mattress and box spring typically comes in under the minimum, so you will pay the flat $14. The catch: you need a truck or SUV with the seats down, 1 to 2 hours of your time, and the physical ability to load and unload a mattress.

Renting a Home Depot flatbed truck costs about $29 for 75 minutes — bringing your total to roughly $43 to $55 including dump fees and gas.

Several Phoenix-area mattress retailers offer haul-away of your old mattress when you purchase a new one:

• **Mattress Firm** — Offers old mattress removal for $49.99 when you buy a new mattress. Available at 40+ Phoenix metro locations. • **Sleep Number** — Includes removal with white-glove delivery at select price points. Check current policy at the Scottsdale or Chandler showrooms. • **Costco** — Offers mattress delivery and haul-away through their delivery partner for orders over certain thresholds. • **IKEA Tempe** — Offers mattress recycling for $30 through their sustainability program at the Tempe Marketplace location (2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy).

Retailer haul-away only works if you are buying a replacement. If you are just getting rid of a mattress, you need another option.

Professional junk removal is the fastest and easiest option for mattress disposal in Phoenix. Here is how the major services compare.

Most Phoenix charities do not accept mattress donations. St. Vincent de Paul, Habitat ReStore, and Salvation Army all either refuse mattresses entirely or accept them only in near-new condition with no stains, odors, or structural damage.

The reason is liability and bed bugs. The Phoenix metro experiences significant bed bug activity — Orkin ranked Phoenix among the top 50 U.S. cities for bed bug infestations in 2025. Charities cannot risk distributing infested mattresses, so the bar for acceptance is extremely high.

If your mattress is less than 5 years old, stain-free, and structurally perfect, call ahead to St. Vincent de Paul at 602-266-4673 to ask if they will accept it. Otherwise, plan on disposal rather than donation.

Dropcurb picks up mattresses across the entire Phoenix metro — including Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, and Glendale.

Pricing is straightforward:

• **Mattress only:** $94 ($79 base + $15 mattress disposal surcharge) • **Mattress + box spring:** $113 • **Mattress + box spring + bed frame:** $147 to $192 depending on frame type

Every price is locked online before you pay. Place items at the curb by 8 AM, and a local hauler picks them up same-day. Dropcurb partners with local recycling facilities when possible and handles all disposal fees.

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