Mattress Removal in New York City, New York
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 New York City
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 New York City. 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 New York City?
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 New York City
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 New York City?
- • 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 New York City pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in New York City starts at $79 with Dropcurb. DSNY provides free large item curbside removal — no appointment needed, just set out up to 6 items on your regular collection day. But mattresses must be bagged, CFC appliances need a separate 311 request, and e-waste is banned from curbside entirely.
City program details: DSNY large item curbside removal — free for all NYC residents. As of 2024, pick-up appointments are no longer offered or required. Place up to 6 large items at the curb on your regular collection day. Mattresses and box springs must be sealed in a plastic bag or encasement. CFC appliances (fridges, freezers, window AC units) still require a separate 311 request for Freon recovery. E-waste (TVs, computers, monitors) is banned from curbside trash — must go to SAFE Disposal events or e-waste drop-off sites.
DSNY eliminated bulk pickup appointments — residents now place up to 6 large items at the curb on their regular collection day at no charge. The catch: mattresses and box springs must be sealed in a plastic bag or encasement (available at hardware stores for $5-15). CFC appliances (fridges, freezers, window ACs) still require a separate 311 request for Freon recovery. NYC bans all e-waste from curbside trash — TVs, computers, and monitors must go to SAFE Disposal events (scheduled by borough, check nyc.gov/safedisposal) or permanent drop-off sites. Full-truck junk removal in NYC runs $500-$1,000 from traditional services. Flat Rate Junk Removal charges $0.85 per cubic foot. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves all five boroughs at $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. LoadUp starts at $79/item plus service area fee. Junkluggers NYC uses volume-based pricing. The real cost of DIY disposal: a U-Haul rental ($89) plus 4 hours of your time at NYC's effective wage ($28/hour) totals $201 in opportunity cost. NYC Sanitation Convenience Centers accept furniture and bulk items for free but require self-transport — most are in outer boroughs with limited hours.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in New York City for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
DSNY takes your bulk items for free — if you follow every rule.
Bag your mattress. File a separate request for that old fridge. Find a SAFE Disposal event for the TV. Stick to 6 items per collection day. For 8.3 million residents sharing DSNY capacity across five boroughs, the free system works — until you need something gone today, or have more than 6 items, or own electronics.
6 items
DSNY max per collection day
$500+
Full-truck junk removal in NYC
$79
Dropcurb same-day per item
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 New York City residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
DSNY's free pickup has rules: bag your mattress, file a separate CFC request, find your own e-waste solution. And you're limited to 6 items on your regular trash day. Dropcurb starts at $79 per item — same-day, no mattress bag needed, no separate appliance requests, e-waste included. In a city where 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150+ just to show up and estimate, and a full truck runs $500-$1,000, Dropcurb is the affordable middle ground between free-but-complicated DSNY and expensive full-service.
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