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Mattress Removal in San Antonio, Texas

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 San Antonio

1

Curb it

Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

2

Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

3

Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in San Antonio. 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 San Antonio?

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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Pickup fee$79
First mattressIncluded
Each additional mattress+$29
Book mattress pickup — $79

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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of a mattress in San Antonio

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 San Antonio?

  • 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 San Antonio pick up mattresses?

Junk removal in San Antonio, TX starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city's Solid Waste Management Department provides curbside brush and bulky collection just twice per year per household. Out-of-cycle pickups cost extra — and you must place items at the curb before they'll even quote you.

City program details: San Antonio SWMD Curbside Brush & Bulky Item Collection. Provided twice per year per household. Out-of-cycle pickups available for a fee per cubic yard — items must be placed at curb for a cost estimate. Brush Drop Off Centers charge by weight in 20-lb increments. TDS Starcrest Transfer Station: $25 fee + $40/ton.

San Antonio SWMD provides curbside brush and bulky collection twice per year per household — miss both and you pay for out-of-cycle pickup by the cubic yard (must place items curbside for a quote). TDS Starcrest Transfer Station (11601 Starcrest Dr): $25 entry + $40/ton, Mon-Fri only. Brush Drop Off Centers charge by weight in 20-lb increments. Average SA junk removal: $220-$231 per Homeyou, with local range of $75-$375 per HomeAdvisor. We Heart Junk: $99-$450 for full-service, 6-day/week pickup. JunkStart: $78 base + $0.68/lb using onboard truck scales. LoadUp: $79/item. Junk King San Antonio: volume-based pricing with free estimates and text-a-photo quoting. College HUNKS Hauling Junk: on-site estimates with upfront pricing. 1-800-GOT-JUNK: $150-$400+ (mandatory in-person estimate). Military families at JBSA-Lackland, Fort Sam Houston, and Randolph AFB generate heavy PCS move-out demand seasonally.

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

San Antonio gives you 2 bulk pickups per year — miss them and you pay.

SWMD provides just 2 curbside brush and bulky collections per household per year. Miss your window? Out-of-cycle pickup costs extra per cubic yard, and you must place items at the curb before they'll even give you a quote. The TDS Starcrest Transfer Station charges $25 + $40/ton, open weekdays only. Military families at Lackland, Fort Sam Houston, and Randolph often need faster options than the city provides.

2x/year

SWMD bulk collection limit

$25 + $40/ton

TDS transfer station fees

1,434,625

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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 San Antonio residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal

Two city pickups per year — that's it for free. Out-of-cycle costs extra and requires placing items outside before you even get a quote. Dropcurb starts at $79 per item any day, same-day service. Cheaper than We Heart Junk's $99 minimum, simpler than JunkStart's per-pound math, and you see the price before you book — unlike 1-800-GOT-JUNK.

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