What does mattress removal involve?
Mattress removal is a simple job for a crew and a hard one for a homeowner. We carry the mattress and box spring out of whatever room they are in and load them on the truck. You do not need to bag or wrap anything first. We can also take the bed frame and headboard. If you are replacing the whole room, we can haul the rest of the bedroom set in the same trip.
Mattresses that are clean and in good shape sometimes go to donation. Most used mattresses cannot be donated for health reasons, so the steel springs go to recycling when possible and the rest goes to disposal.
When should you get rid of a mattress?
- You wake up sore, or there is a dip where you sleep that does not bounce back.
- Springs creak or poke through the top.
- The mattress has stains or water damage from a leak.
- You found signs of bed bugs and need it out of the house quickly.
- A guest room or rental is getting new beds.
Why is an old mattress such a hassle to throw out?
An old mattress is a hassle because it will not fit in a trash cart, and the city bulky program requires mattresses and box springs to be wrapped in plastic before they are accepted, plus a fee for each piece. A queen or king mattress is floppy and hard to grip, so carrying one down a stairwell alone is awkward. Damp basements and humid summers make things worse, since a mattress stored below grade can pick up mildew that you do not want dragged through the house twice.
What affects the cost of mattress removal?
- Number of pieces. A mattress alone costs less than a full set with the frame.
- Size. A king set takes more room on the truck than a twin.
- Other items on the same trip. Adding a dresser or nightstand usually costs less than a second visit later.
- Condition. A soaked or heavily soiled mattress may need extra wrapping for the ride.
Should you keep an old mattress or replace it?
A mattress topper can buy some time on a mattress that is a little too firm or a little worn. It will not fix a sag in the middle or broken springs. Most mattresses last somewhere around seven to ten years with regular use. If yours is past that and you are sleeping badly, replacing it is usually the right call. A mattress with bed bugs or mold should go, even if it is newer.
Mattress removal FAQs
Do I have to wrap the mattress in plastic?
No. Plastic wrapping is a rule for the city bulky pickup. Our mattress removal crew carries it out as it is. If there are bed bugs, tell us so we can bag it before it goes through the house.
Can you take a mattress from an upstairs bedroom?
Yes. We carry mattresses down stairs and out of tight rooms. You do not need to move it to the front door or the curb before we arrive.
Can you pick up several mattresses at once?
Yes. Landlords, and anyone downsizing a family home, often have several beds to clear. Multiple mattresses on one trip cost less per piece than separate pickups.
Want that old mattress out of the hallway?
Call (870) 726-4780 for a quick mattress removal price, or use the form to book a pickup.