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Mattress Removal in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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 Grand Rapids

1

Curb it

Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

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Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids?

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 Grand Rapids

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule weeks ahead. Many cities limit mattress pickups or require bagging. Some exclude mattresses entirely.You're not in a hurry and your city accepts mattresses curbside
Donation (Habitat ReStore, Salvation Army)Free1–2 weeksMust be in excellent condition — no stains, tears, or sagging. Most charities reject used mattresses for hygiene reasons.Mattress is nearly new and a charity will accept it
Self-haul to dump$30–80Same dayNeed a truck or SUV. Mattresses are awkward to transport — you'll likely need to strap it to the roof or fold it into a van.You have a truck and don't mind wrestling a mattress into it
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$150–600+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home. Volume-based pricing means you pay for truck space, not individual items.Mattress is upstairs and you physically cannot move it
Dropcurb$79Same dayLean mattress against a wall or lay flat at the curb. Book online in 60 seconds. A local hauler picks it up the same day.You want it gone today without the hassle

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 Grand Rapids?

  • 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 Grand Rapids pick up mattresses?

Junk removal in Grand Rapids, MI starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Grand Rapids operates a city waste services program with compost/mulch pickup Saturdays April through June. The Kent County Waste-to-Energy Facility and South Kent Landfill handle regional disposal.

City program details: Grand Rapids Bulk Collection Program. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 2-4 weeks. Fees: $30 per pickup

Grand Rapids city waste services include weekly trash, biweekly recycling, and seasonal yard waste collection through contracted hauler Granger. Compost and mulch are available free for pickup Saturdays April-June (call 311 or 616-456-3000 to verify eligibility). Kent County maintains disposal/tipping fees at the Recycling and Education Center in GR, the Covanta-operated Waste-to-Energy Facility, and South Kent Landfill in Byron Center. Reddit users report the 10 Mile Rd transfer station (near US-131) charges ~$30 per pickup truck load. Pitsch Companies operates a licensed transfer station at 675 Richmond Street with scale service for loads of all sizes. Granger provides residential collection service but has experienced challenges servicing customers north of Grand Rapids. Dump-A-Haulics offers transparent no-nonsense pricing — you pay only for space filled in their 18-cubic-yard truck with clear pricing tiers posted online. College HUNKS Hauling Junk Grand Rapids offers free transparent estimates based on item type. Junk King Grand Rapids provides eco-friendly volume-based junk removal with online booking and a price match guarantee. LoadUp starts at $79 per item in Grand Rapids with online pricing. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates.

Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Grand Rapids for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Granger can't keep up north of GR — and the dump is $30 a truck.

Grand Rapids contracts with Granger for residential collection, but the company has acknowledged challenges servicing customers north of Grand Rapids. Bulk items require scheduling and waits. The 10 Mile Rd transfer station charges ~$30 per pickup truck load. With 199K residents and 60+ inches of annual lake-effect snow, curbside items get buried for weeks.

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Residents competing for service

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Annual lake-effect snowfall

~$30

Transfer station per truck load

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 Grand Rapids residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal

Grand Rapids's bulk collection runs monthly with waits. The 10 Mile Rd transfer station charges ~$30/load but you need a truck. Dump-A-Haulics quotes by truck fraction. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup — instant online pricing from Heritage Hill to Medical Mile, no truck or estimate required.

Serving Heritage Hill, Eastown, Midtown, Creston, Medical Mile in Grand Rapids.

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