Keep the bed you want. Book the part that’s going.
Just the part you don’t need
Your new bed works. The old box spring is in the way.
A new platform bed, a replacement foundation or a move can leave one awkward piece behind. You don’t need to replace the mattress or clear the whole bedroom to book a pickup.
One box spring is enough.
Choose its size and see the price immediately. If a mattress or frame is leaving too, add it separately and review one combined total.
A pickup date that fits your plans.
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, or choose a future date offered at checkout. Arrange to have it outside and accessible before pickup.
Know when the space is clear.
Get a text when your hauler is on the way and photos after collection. No need to wait at home when the booked items are ready outside.
Our box spring choice covers the non-powered support underneath a mattress. Choose its size. The mattress, outer frame and powered base each have separate options.
The middle layer is the box spring or foundation.
Match the size
Choose twin, full, queen or king / California king for your box spring or non-powered foundation. You can book it on its own, even if the mattress is staying.
Check a split foundation before counting
Two separate sections can support one bed. If yours is split, send a photo before booking so we can confirm which size and quantity to select. Don’t assume one mattress always means one support unit.
Powered bases and thin boards have their own choices
A base that raises or lowers the bed is an adjustable base. A thin rigid bunkie board is also a separate item. Use All beds & mattresses to find those instead of choosing a box spring.
Box spring removal prices
First item / additional item
Twin Box Spring$79 / $18
Full Box Spring$79 / $20
Queen Box Spring$79 / $22
King / Cal King Box Spring$79 / $22
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Book the size first. Then arrange the move from beneath your mattress to an accessible outdoor pickup location.
You can book before bringing it outside. We collect from outside; indoor carrying is your responsibility. Contact us in advance if access is limited to a short building window.
Check whether the mattress, frame or another foundation is leaving. Add only those items to your booking. A box spring selection does not include the complete bed.
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Plan doorways, stairs and any wrapping.
Arrange help to move the foundation outside. Check your building’s rules and the preparation instructions in your confirmation. Contact us before booking about wrapping, condition or difficult access.
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Make your pickup easy to identify.
Use the permitted outdoor spot in your pickup plan and keep entrances and walking routes open. Add a location photo and clear notes so the booked foundation is easy to find.
You’re in the loop. Until it’s gone.
Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.
Dropcurb lets you choose the foundation size, see the total and book an offered date for your address. Bring it to an accessible outdoor spot, then receive an on-the-way text and photos after collection.
Check the local set-out rule
Municipal collection rules vary. NYC, for example, requires box springs to be sealed in plastic for trash-only collection. Check your local program’s accepted items, wrapping instructions and collection day. For a Dropcurb booking, follow your confirmation and ask about wrapping or condition concerns in advance.
Check recycling or retailer take-back
Bye Bye Mattress operates recycling programs in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island. Use its location directory and confirm the site’s acceptance rules before arranging transport. If a new bed is arriving, ask the retailer whether its take-back includes your old foundation.
Dropcurb serves all 50 states and Washington, DC, through local service providers. You can book even if your city is not listed. These guides cover outdoor pickup and local collection resources; checkout shows available pickup dates for your address.
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Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Box spring removal, from choosing your item to pickup day.
How much does box spring removal cost?+
A queen box spring is $79 as the first item and $22 as an additional item. Choose the size to see its current price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Add any mattress or frame separately, then review the total and any applicable tax before payment.
Can you take just the box spring and leave the mattress?+
Yes. Book the box spring size on its own. Your mattress and frame do not need to be removed. Have only the booked items ready outside, with a photo and location notes to make the pickup clear.
Is a mattress foundation the same pickup option as a box spring?+
Use the box spring or foundation choice for the non-powered support underneath a mattress, then choose the size. A powered adjustable base and a thin rigid bunkie board have their own catalog options. Send a photo if you are unsure which one you have.
How do I book a split king or two-piece box spring?+
Send a photo of both sections before booking so we can confirm the size and quantity. The catalog offers twin, full, queen and king / California king, but a split foundation needs its actual configuration checked. We do not automatically treat two physical sections as one item.
Can you remove the box spring from my bedroom?+
Dropcurb picks up from outside. You arrange to get the box spring out of your bedroom and through any interior stairs or elevator before pickup. We handle loading and transportation from an accessible outdoor location. Check your building’s staging rules first.
Can I book same-day box spring pickup?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, using the dates offered at checkout. Have the box spring outside and accessible according to your confirmation. You receive an on-the-way text and photos after collection.
Do box springs have to be bagged for pickup?+
Wrapping requirements depend on the collection program and location. NYC municipal collection, for example, requires a sealed plastic bag. For Dropcurb, use the instructions in your confirmation and contact us before booking about wrapping or condition questions. Do not apply another city’s municipal rule to every pickup.
Can I recycle a box spring instead of booking pickup?+
Check for a participating facility and confirm its rules before arranging transport. Bye Bye Mattress has programs in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island, with acceptance details that vary by state and site. Use the program’s directory to find a location and plan how you will get the foundation there.
One less thing on your list
Keep your bed. Lose the leftover.
Choose your items, see your exact price and select a pickup day for your address. We keep you updated through the outdoor pickup, with photos afterward.
