Mattress Removal in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 Albuquerque
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.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Albuquerque. 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 Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque
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 Albuquerque?
- • 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 Albuquerque pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Albuquerque, NM starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management offers large item pickup — schedule through cabq.gov. Three convenience centers accept drop-offs for $5.25/load. For same-day service without scheduling waits, Dropcurb picks up from your curb with instant online pricing.
City program details: City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management — schedule large item pick-up through cabq.gov or call Solid Waste. Three convenience centers accept excess trash, yard waste, and large items for $5.25/load (including tax). Commercial customers pay $59.31. Large item pickup also available for $59.31 fee. Southwest Landfill accepts heavier loads at per-ton rates plus environmental fee ($10) and sales tax.
City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management handles large item pickup — schedule through cabq.gov. The additional pickup fee is $59.31 for large items. Three convenience centers accept excess trash, yard waste, and large items for $5.25/load (including tax). Commercial customers pay $59.31 at convenience centers. Loads must be tarped and secured — untarped loads incur additional cleanup fees. Southwest Landfill charges per-ton rates plus $10 environmental fee plus sales tax (disposed weight of 500 lbs is typical). Junk King Albuquerque (505-257-6437) serves ABQ, Bosque Farms, Cedar Crest, Corrales, Edgewood, Los Lunas, Moriarty, Placitas, Rio Rancho, Sandia Park, and Tijeras — free estimates, volume-based pricing. Albuquerque Junk Removal & Hauling is a local specialist. Average Albuquerque junk removal costs $239-$250 per job (Homeyou, Jan 2026, 5,045 projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires in-person estimates at $150-$600+. LoadUp charges $79/item plus service area fee.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Albuquerque for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
City pickup costs $59.31. Convenience centers need a truck and tarp.
Albuquerque's large item pickup through cabq.gov runs $59.31 per pickup with scheduling delays. Three convenience centers charge $5.25/load but you need your own vehicle, and untarped loads mean extra cleanup fees. For 565,000 residents, Dropcurb offers same-day curbside pickup at $79 — only $20 more than the city fee.
$59.31
City large item pickup fee
$5.25
Convenience center per load
$239-$250
Average ABQ junk removal cost
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 Albuquerque residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Albuquerque's large item pickup costs $59.31 and requires scheduling through cabq.gov. Convenience centers charge $5.25/load but you need a truck and tarp. Junk King ABQ requires phone calls for quotes. Dropcurb starts at $79 with instant online pricing — same-day pickup from Old Town to Northeast Heights to the Westside.
Serving Old Town, Nob Hill, Northeast Heights, Westside, Foothills, North Valley, and 4 more neighborhoods in Albuquerque.
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