Mattress Removal in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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 Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg. 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 Harrisburg?
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 Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg?
- • 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 Harrisburg pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Harrisburg, PA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city allows bulk items with regular trash collection — call 717-412-4320 or 3-1-1 to schedule. Free for residents, but scheduling delays and item restrictions mean heavy or excluded items still need a hauler.
City program details: Harrisburg Bureau of Public Works — bulk items can be placed with regular trash on collection day. Call 717-412-4320 or 3-1-1 to schedule. Free for residents. Steelton Borough allows 1 bulk item per week with Wednesday trash.
Harrisburg's Bureau of Public Works accepts bulk items on your regular collection day — call 717-412-4320 or 3-1-1 to schedule. Free for residents. The Dauphin County Recycling Center (1625 South Cameron St) accepts electronics and hazardous waste for free (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM). For disposal, the Dauphin County transfer station charges a $35 minimum per visit (up to 700 lbs) and $97.64/ton beyond that — Harrisburg city trash specifically costs $214.25/ton. Tires cost $5 each. 3J's Removal & Cleaning (Harrisburg area) charges $250-$800 for full-service junk removal. She Does Hauling offers same-day removal in Harrisburg, Hershey, and York — book by 10 AM and it's gone by dusk. Junk King Harrisburg provides free estimates with eco-friendly disposal. LoadUp starts at $79/item plus service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Harrisburg for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Harrisburg bulk pickup is free — if your item qualifies.
The city's free service requires calling 717-412-4320 and scheduling, with restrictions on appliances, electronics, and tires. Self-hauling to Dauphin County costs $35 minimum — or $214.25/ton for Harrisburg trash. Midtown and Allison Hill residents wait days for a slot that may not take everything.
$35 min
Dauphin County dump fee
$97.64/ton
Transfer station rate
$79
Dropcurb — no restrictions
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 Harrisburg residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item is a fraction of 3J's $250-$800 range and half the cost of 1-800-GOT-JUNK's $150+ minimum. Self-hauling to Dauphin County costs $35 minimum plus you need your own truck. Same-day, no phone calls to 3-1-1, no estimates.
Serving Downtown Harrisburg, Uptown, Midtown, Allison Hill, Riverside, South Side, and 4 more neighborhoods in Harrisburg.
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