Mattress Removal in Louisville, Kentucky
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 Louisville
Curb it
Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Louisville. 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 Louisville?
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 Louisville
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 Louisville?
- • 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 Louisville pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Louisville starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. Louisville Metro Public Works offers Large Item Pickup appointments (up to 4 items, call 502-574-5000), and the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave takes free drop-offs, but both require advance scheduling and your own effort.
City program details: Louisville Metro Public Works offers Large Item Pickup appointments for residents with Metro waste collection — up to 4 eligible large items per pickup. Schedule via Metro311 (502-574-5000). Waste Reduction Center (636 Meriwether Ave, Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm) accepts up to 4 large household items, 4 passenger tires, and 3 electronic items per day FREE for Louisville/Jefferson County residents. Outside Urban Services District, Waste Management and Rumpke provide service.
Louisville Metro Public Works offers appointment-based Large Item Pickup for residents with Metro waste collection — up to 4 eligible large items per pickup via Metro311 (502-574-5000). The Waste Reduction Center (636 Meriwether Ave, Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm, closed Mon/Sun) accepts up to 4 large household items, 4 passenger tires, and 3 electronic items per day FREE for Louisville/Jefferson County residents. Fees apply for loads exceeding the 4-item limit, including boats, motorcycles, and mopeds. Residents outside the Urban Services District rely on Waste Management or Rumpke. Average junk removal costs $200 for a home, $250 for an apartment in Louisville (Homeyou data from 5,607 local projects). Clean Slate Junk Removal & Moving specializes in junk removal with free estimates and background-checked employees. Haulaway Junk Removal offers competitive local pricing. Firedawgs Junk Removal starts at $99 for curbside minimum loads. Junk King Louisville (502-586-2793) provides free estimates with volume-based pricing. LoadUp starts at $70 for debris removal in Louisville.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Louisville for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Two systems, 4-item limits, and neither picks up today.
Louisville splits service between the Urban Services District (Metro Public Works, 4-item limit per appointment) and the rest of Jefferson County (private haulers). The free Waste Reduction Center limits you to 4 large items, 4 tires, and 3 electronics per day — and you have to drive there. Either way, same-day isn't an option.
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Metro Louisville residents
$224-$235
Average junk removal cost
2 systems
Urban Services vs. rest of county
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 Louisville residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Louisville's free options all have catches: Large Item Pickup requires scheduling through Metro311 and only allows 4 items. The Waste Reduction Center means driving to 636 Meriwether Ave and loading items yourself. Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79 from your curb — no appointments, no trips, no 4-item limits.
Serving Old Louisville, Highlands, Germantown, Portland, Clifton, Cherokee Triangle, and 4 more neighborhoods in Louisville.
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