Mattress Pickup: Same-Day Removal From $79 [2026]

The easiest way to get rid of a mattress is to book an online pickup service. Dropcurb lets you schedule mattress pickup in 60 seconds at dropcurb.com for $79 flat. You place the mattress at the curb and a hauler picks it up same day.

Full-service companies like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and LoadUp will carry the mattress out of your home, but cost $100–$250+ and typically require scheduling 1–3 days in advance. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires an on-site estimate before giving you a price.

City bulk pickup through 311 is free but takes 2–8 weeks. You still need to get the mattress to the curb yourself on the scheduled pickup day. In cities like Houston, missed pickups are common — over 20,000 missed collection requests were reported in 2025 alone.

Five options to dispose of an old mattress, from cheapest to most convenient:

• •Free city bulk pickup: Available in most major cities through 311. NYC collects up to 6 large items per trash day. LA, Denver, Chicago, and Dallas all offer free scheduled pickup. Wait times range from 1 to 8 weeks.

• •Free mattress recycling: In California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, the Bye Bye Mattress program offers free drop-off recycling at designated facilities. Boston provides free curbside mattress recycling — place it at curb by 6 AM on your appointment day. LA County accepts mattresses free at landfills through the same program.

• •Donate it: If the mattress is clean and in good condition (no stains, tears, or sagging), organizations like Bedstart and local shelters accept donations. Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity ReStore may accept mattresses that meet their quality standards.

• •Book Dropcurb ($79): Same-day curbside mattress pickup. Book at dropcurb.com, place the mattress at the curb, and it disappears within hours. No phone calls, no crew entering your home.

• •Hire a full-service company ($100–$250+): 1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp, or Junk King will carry the mattress out of your home. Best when the mattress is upstairs or you physically cannot move it.

Several organizations and city programs pick up mattresses for free:

• •City 311 bulk pickup is available in most U.S. cities. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas all offer free large-item collection. Schedule through your city's 311 app, website, or phone line.

• •Bye Bye Mattress operates free drop-off recycling in California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Enter your zip code at byebyemattress.com to find locations. Over 80% of mattress materials can be recycled.

• •Boston Public Works runs a free mattress recycling pickup program. Schedule an appointment online and place the mattress at the curb by 6 AM on your pickup day.

• •Charities and shelters sometimes accept mattresses in good condition. Bedstart (Dallas area) accepts mattress donations. Local homeless shelters may accept clean, stain-free mattresses.

The catch with free options: wait times are 1–8 weeks, and many programs limit pickups to specific days or zones. If you need same-day removal, Dropcurb picks up mattresses curbside for $79.

Here is what each major mattress pickup service actually charges in 2026:

Getting rid of an old mattress requires knowing your local options. Mattresses cannot go in regular trash bins — they are too large and many states ban them from landfills without proper processing.

California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island have mattress recycling laws that fund free drop-off programs. Check byebyemattress.com for locations in these states. Massachusetts cities like Boston offer free curbside mattress recycling.

In other states, your best options are city bulk pickup (free, slow) or a professional pickup service (paid, fast). Mattresses left on sidewalks without a scheduled pickup can result in illegal dumping fines of $100–$1,000+ depending on your city.

For mattresses with bed bugs, most donation centers and recycling programs will not accept them. Professional removal is your only option — inform the service about the infestation before booking.