Who to Call to Dispose of Old Mattresses

This article was created using automation technology and thoroughly fact-checked and edited by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

If you are wondering who disposes of old mattresses, a junk removal service is the go‑to solution. Municipalities regulate mattress disposal, and pros follow proper guidelines, collect from inside your home, transport the item, and handle facility fees. Some trash collection services accept mattresses, but with strict rules, and DIY drop‑off at a municipal facility may be available for a fee.

Benefits for Hiring a Junk Removal Pro

Junk removal pros manage regulated mattress disposal from start to finish. They provide in‑home pickup, safe transport, and include required facility fees in your bill. You save space quickly and can add items like a box spring during the same visit. Working with a reputable provider reduces the risk of fines for improper disposal.

When hiring a junk removal pro, you can expect them to:

• Follow regulated disposal procedures to avoid fines

• Pick up from inside your home safely

• Handle transport with a truck and crew

• Pay the required disposal facility fees for you

• Remove box springs and related items together

• Use minimum fee bundling to reduce costs

• Free up storage space immediately

• Lower liability from illegal dumping violations

• Complete removal in one scheduled visit

If you have a large or heavy mattress or need to dispose of multiple bulky items, consider hiring a junk hauler near you to ensure the job is done quickly and in compliance with local regulations.

Other Pro Options for Mattress Disposal

Some municipal or private trash collection services accept mattresses, but they often require a pre‑scheduled bulky‑item pickup and specific preparation. You bring the mattress to the curb on the assigned day and may pay an additional fee. 

This route can be convenient if you already use curbside service. However, it is less flexible than in‑home pickup from junk removal companies. Municipal facilities may also allow DIY drop‑off for a fee.

How Pros Get It Done

Junk removal services handle the logistics and legal steps so you do not have to. You just need to clear a path before the crew arrives and decide whether to add extra items to make the most of any minimum service fee.

Here’s a look at the standard disposal process:

• Arrive with a truck at your home

• Collect the mattress from inside your home

• Load the mattress into the truck safely

• Transport it to the appropriate disposal facility

• Pay the required facility fees and include them in your removal cost

Mattress Disposal Cost

Junk removal costs average $240, but the overall price can run up to several hundred dollars based on the type, weight, and amount of junk. You can expect to pay $100 for mattress removal fees by junk haulers. 

Your total costs reflect local disposal facility fees, item volume, and whether you bundle other items under a minimum service fee. Some mattress materials can be recycled, and donating a mattress in good condition may include free pickup. Municipal facilities may accept drop-offs at a lower cost.