Do I need to bag or wrap my mattress?

No. Just place it at the curb. Lean it against a wall or lay it flat. Our haulers handle it from there.

Can you pick up a mattress today?

Yes. Book before noon and your mattress is picked up by 8:00 PM the same day. No appointment window needed.

What happens to my mattress after pickup?

Mattresses are taken to licensed facilities. Recyclable materials like steel springs, foam, and fabric are separated when possible.

Can you pick up a mattress and box spring together?

Yes. Your first mattress is $79 (includes pickup fee). The box spring is an additional $29. Total for a mattress + box spring set: $109. Add both items in the cart.

What if my mattress is too heavy for me to move?

Dropcurb is curbside-only — we need the mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. Most people can slide a mattress to the curb solo, but if you need help, ask a neighbor or friend for the last few feet. If you physically cannot move it at all, a full-service company like 1-800-GOT-JUNK can carry it out for $150–400+.

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Mattress Removal in Albuquerque, New Mexico

$79 Flat Rate for Single Items

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.

Book it

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 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.

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 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?

Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Bulk Collection runs monthly with 3-5 week waits, serving 565,000 residents across the sprawling metro area. The free program comes with extended delays that don't match the pace of New Mexico's largest city. Cerro Colorado Landfill charges up to $45 per self-haul load.

City program details: Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 3-5 weeks. Fees: Free for residents

From Old Town to the Foothills, residents deal with the same month-plus delays regardless of neighborhood or disposal urgency. Cerro Colorado Landfill at 4600 Coors Blvd SW requires truck transport and charges by load, making costs unpredictable for mixed items. 1-800-GOT-JUNK schedules home estimates before revealing $150-600+ pricing, while local haulers range $100-350 with inconsistent service across the large metro area.

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

Half a million residents waiting 3-5 weeks for free pickup.

Albuquerque Solid Waste Management serves 565,000 people with a system that makes everyone wait a month for bulk disposal. Free pickup loses value when you're storing junk for five weeks while your life stays on hold. Metro areas need metro-speed service, not small-town scheduling approaches.

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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

$79 same-day service eliminates Albuquerque's 3-5 week delays and landfill transportation requirements. No truck rental for Cerro Colorado runs, no estimate scheduling with major haulers, and immediate response that matches metro area scale. Reliable service for a city that deserves better than monthly waits.

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