Mattress Removal in Knoxville, Tennessee
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 Knoxville
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Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does mattress removal cost in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville
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 Knoxville?
- • 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 Knoxville pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Knoxville, TN starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. The city offers free bulky waste collection for residents, but waits run 1-3 weeks and items like appliances with refrigerant and tires are excluded. The Knoxville Solid Waste Facility at 1033 Elm Street charges $70/ton for self-haul disposal.
City program details: Knoxville City Bulky Waste Collection. Free for city residents — call 311 or (865) 522-8161 ext. 2 to place a "bulky alert" before setting items at the curb on your regular trash day. Items must be placed at curb by 7 AM. Excludes tires, appliances with refrigerant, and hazardous materials. Failure to call 311 first may result in a Codes Enforcement Violation. Knox County Convenience Centers (free) accept residential waste and recycling at multiple locations.
Knoxville offers free bulky waste collection for city residents — call 311 or (865) 522-8161 ext. 2 to place a "bulky alert" before setting items at the curb. Failure to call first may trigger a Codes Enforcement Violation. Expect 1-3 week waits. The city excludes appliances with refrigerant, tires, and hazardous materials. Tires and water heaters specifically require a 311 alert for pickup. The Knoxville Solid Waste Facility (1033 Elm St) charges $70/ton for garbage and construction debris, $80/ton for shingles — debit/credit only, no cash, loads over 4 tons not accepted. Knox County operates free Convenience Centers at multiple locations including Dutchtown (10618 Dutchtown Rd). Junk Removal Plus (junkremovalplus.com) charges $75-$180 per job with text-a-photo pricing. Foothills Disposal (local, #1-rated) charges $125 quarter load, $400 half, $600 three-quarter, $800 full 16-yard trailer. VETS Junk Removal (veteran-owned) has a $150 minimum. Junk Bee Gone offers free estimates with volume-based pricing. College HUNKS Hauling Junk operates a Knoxville franchise at $150-$750+. LoadUp starts at $65/item. Average Knoxville junk removal costs $200-$250 per Homeyou. Thumbtack average: $75-$375.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Knoxville for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Free bulk pickup — if you can wait 1-3 weeks and your items qualify.
Knoxville's city bulk pickup is free, but the 1-3 week wait after calling 311 and the exclusion of refrigerant appliances, tires, and hazardous materials leaves gaps. The Solid Waste Facility at 1033 Elm St charges $70/ton for self-haul — and you need a truck.
1-3 weeks
Wait after calling 311
$70/ton
Elm St facility self-haul fee
$200+
Avg private hauler 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 Knoxville residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Knoxville's free city bulk pickup sounds great until you wait 1-3 weeks and realize appliances and tires aren't included. Foothills Disposal starts at $125, VETS Junk Removal at $150, and College HUNKS at $150+. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day service — no on-site estimates, no driving to the Elm Street facility ($70/ton), no 1-3 week waits.
Serving Bearden, Sequoyah Hills, Old North Knoxville, Fourth & Gill, Fountain City, West Hills, and 2 more neighborhoods in Knoxville.
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