Mattress removal cost
$70 – $160
Mattress removal costs $70 to $160. Many states ban mattresses from landfill, so they go to a recycler, which can add a small fee. Some areas offer free mattress recycling drop-off if you can transport it yourself.
What affects the price
- Disposal rules. Some states ban mattresses from landfill, so haulers pay recycling fees that show up in your price.
- Recycling programs. California, Connecticut and Rhode Island run statewide mattress recycling programs, with free drop-off sites if you can transport it yourself.
- Size and set. A king takes about twice the truck space of a twin, and a mattress plus box spring is priced as two items.
Cost to dispose of a mattress
Full-service mattress removal runs $70 to $160, with a king costing about twice a twin because it fills more of the truck. Many states keep mattresses out of landfill, so they go to a recycler and a small recycling fee can be part of the price. Getting the mattress to the curb yourself, rather than a carry-out from a bedroom upstairs, keeps you at the lower end.
Mattress recycling fees by state
States like California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon run statewide mattress-recycling programs (the Bye Bye Mattress scheme). In those states a recycling fee is added when you buy a new mattress, and in return you can drop an old one at a participating collection site for free. That is why people search a specific mattress recycling fee for their state: it is set by the state program, not the hauler. See your state page for local details.
Free ways to get rid of a mattress
In the program states above, drop-off at a participating site is free if you can transport the mattress yourself. A clean mattress can also be donated to some charities and shelters. Many cities run a free bulky-item curbside pickup on a schedule. A paid haul is really for when none of those fit, or you just want it gone today.
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$120 – $200
1/8 truck · about 2 cubic yards
Full-service haul-away (loading + disposal included). Final price is set by the hauler after seeing the job. US averages, 2026.
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FAQ
How much does mattress removal cost?
Mattress removal costs $70 to $160. Many states ban mattresses from landfill, so they go to a recycler, which can add a small fee. Some areas offer free mattress recycling drop-off if you can transport it yourself.
How much does it cost to dispose of a mattress?
$70 to $160 for full-service removal, more for a king than a twin. In states with a recycling program a small recycling fee may apply, and curbside is cheaper than an upstairs carry-out.
What is the mattress recycling fee?
In states like California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon, a recycling fee is added when you buy a new mattress. It funds the statewide program that lets you drop an old mattress at a participating site for free. The amount is set by the state, not the hauler.
Can I get rid of a mattress for free?
Sometimes. In program states you can drop it at a participating recycling site for free, a clean mattress can be donated, and many cities offer free bulky-item curbside pickup. Otherwise a paid haul is $70 to $160.
How is mattress removal priced?
Haulers charge by how much room the item takes in the truck, not by the hour, so combining it with other junk in one pickup lowers the cost per item. Leaving it at the curb is often about 25 percent cheaper than an in-home carry-out.