How Much Does Mattress Removal Cost? [2026 Prices]

Mattress removal costs between $20 and $400, depending on how you get rid of it. Municipal bulk pickup can be free to $50 where offered. Traditional full-service removal commonly falls in a broad $130–$400 category range because it includes a crew, a large truck, and indoor carrying; the actual quote varies by ZIP, access, truck volume, and local conditions. Dropcurb curbside pickup is $89–$104 depending on size.

Mattress removal with Dropcurb is $99 for a Queen, $89 Twin, $94 Full, or $104 King / California King. All-in pricing — every cost is included in the number you see. Box springs add +$29 as an additional item, so a queen mattress plus box spring is $128 total.

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.

Traditional full-service removal commonly sends a two-person crew and a large truck to the home, carries the mattress out, and hauls it away. Pricing is often quoted after the crew considers the ZIP, access conditions, item volume, and local disposal requirements.

Broad category estimates commonly fall between $130 and $400, but this is not a quote for any provider or location. If the mattress is already at the curb, compare the exact curbside item price with a current full-service quote.

A full-service quote can change with local labor and disposal costs, stairs, narrow access, distance from the truck, mattress size, and whether other items share the load. That is why one nationwide item price is not reliable for this service model.

For a decision you can trust, compare Dropcurb's published curbside item price with a current full-service quote for your exact ZIP, mattress size, access conditions, taxes, and fees.

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 amount. 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 recycling charges built into new mattress purchases.

Donation (free, if accepted): Goodwill Silicon Valley charges $20 per piece for mattresses. 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 $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.

Dropcurb prices mattresses by size, all-in. Twin is $89, Full $94, Queen $99, and King or California King is $104. Traditional full-service quotes vary with the mattress, access, ZIP, and how much truck space the job uses.

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 charge added to new mattress sales under state law. 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–$104 depending on size) 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. If you live in CA, CT, OR, or RI, use a free mattress-recycling drop-off location. If you need it gone today and do not have a truck, Dropcurb curbside pickup is $89–$104 depending on size. If you need someone to carry it out of the bedroom, request a current traditional full-service quote for your exact ZIP and access conditions.