How Much Does Mattress Removal Cost? [2026 Prices]

Mattress removal costs between $20 and $400, depending on how you get rid of it. The cheapest option is municipal bulk pickup (free to $50 in cities that offer it). The most expensive is full-service junk removal companies like 1-800-GOT-JUNK, which charge $130–$400 because they send a crew into your home. Curbside pickup services like Dropcurb fall in the middle at $89 for a mattress — you place it at the curb, they make it disappear.

Dropcurb charges $89 for mattress removal. That's the $79 base pickup fee plus a $15 mattress surcharge (mattresses require special handling at disposal facilities). Box springs are an additional $29. So a mattress plus box spring costs $118 total.

The price is the same whether it's a twin, queen, or king — no size-based upcharges. You place the mattress at the curb, book online in under 60 seconds, and a local hauler picks it up the same day. No one enters your home.

According to HomeGuide.com, 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $130 to $400 for a single large item like a mattress. Fixr.com reports a narrower range of $100 to $130 for mattress-only removal. The exact price depends on your location and how much truck space the item takes up — they use volume-based pricing in 1/8th truck increments.

The key difference: 1-800-GOT-JUNK sends a two-person crew to your home, carries the mattress out, and hauls it away. You're paying for the labor of indoor removal. If your mattress is already at the curb or in the garage, you're paying a premium for a service you don't need.

LoadUp charges an average of $80 for mattress removal, with prices starting at $89 in some markets like Los Angeles. Pricing varies by location and mattress size. LoadUp offers online booking with upfront pricing — no on-site estimate required.

LoadUp's pricing is competitive with Dropcurb for mattress removal specifically. The difference is service model: LoadUp sends a mover to your home, while Dropcurb is curbside-only.

Yes, but with significant limitations:

**Municipal bulk pickup (free–$50):** Many cities offer free bulk item pickup, but you typically need to schedule 2–9 weeks in advance. Not all cities include mattresses, and some charge a separate fee. Check your city's public works website.

**Mattress recycling programs (free in 4 states):** California, Connecticut, Oregon, and Rhode Island have mattress recycling laws. The Bye Bye Mattress program (byebyemattress.com) operates free drop-off locations in these states. Funded by a surcharge on new mattress purchases.

**Donation (free, if accepted):** Goodwill Silicon Valley charges a $20 recycling fee per piece. Most Habitat for Humanity ReStores accept mattresses only if they're in good condition — no stains, tears, or sagging. Salvation Army policies vary by location.

**Retailer take-back (free with purchase):** Many mattress retailers will haul away your old mattress when delivering a new one. Mattress Firm, Casper, and others offer this, sometimes for a fee of $50–$100.

Self-hauling a mattress to a transfer station or landfill costs $20–$75 in dump fees, depending on your county. King County, Washington charges $30 per mattress. Goodwill Silicon Valley charges $20 per piece for recycling. Some California counties offer free mattress recycling through the Bye Bye Mattress program.

The hidden cost: you need a truck or SUV large enough to transport a mattress. Renting a pickup truck from Home Depot costs $19 for 75 minutes plus mileage. Factor in gas, time, and the physical effort of loading and unloading, and the total cost of self-hauling often approaches what you'd pay for professional removal.

Most professional removal services charge the same price regardless of mattress size. Dropcurb charges $89 for any size. LoadUp's price may vary slightly by size. 1-800-GOT-JUNK uses volume-based pricing, so a king mattress takes more truck space and costs more than a twin.

The main cost difference by size is self-hauling: a king mattress is nearly impossible to fit in a standard car, while a twin might fit in an SUV.

Four states have passed mattress recycling laws requiring manufacturers to fund statewide recycling programs through the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC):

**California:** Free drop-off at participating locations statewide. Funded by an $11.75 surcharge on new mattress sales. LA County operates a countywide mattress recycling program through CleanLA.

**Connecticut:** Statewide recycling program under Public Act 13-42. Free drop-off at designated facilities.

**Oregon:** Free drop-off at participating locations. Part of the MRC's Bye Bye Mattress program.

**Rhode Island:** Free drop-off at participating locations.

If you live in one of these states, check byebyemattress.com for the nearest free drop-off location. For everyone else, curbside pickup from Dropcurb ($89) or municipal bulk pickup (if available) are typically the most practical options.

If you have time and your city offers it: schedule municipal bulk pickup (free). If you live in CA, CT, OR, or RI: use a Bye Bye Mattress drop-off location (free). If you need it gone today and don't have a truck: book Dropcurb curbside pickup ($89). If you need someone to carry it out of your bedroom: call 1-800-GOT-JUNK ($130–$400) or LoadUp ($80–$89+).

For most people, curbside pickup hits the sweet spot: same-day removal, no truck needed, no scheduling weeks out, and roughly half the price of full-service companies.