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Does Salvation Army take mattresses?

Confirm with your local Salvation Army before planning a mattress donation. The Salvation Army Northern Division published a 2018 regional rejection list that included mattresses and box springs, while the national donation-scheduling process routes requests to local centers. Call the center serving your ZIP code and confirm the mattress, box spring, and frame separately before transporting or staging anything.

Answer sources: Salvation Army Northern Division rejected donation guidance; Salvation Army donation scheduling FAQ

What to confirm before donating

Ask the local center these questions:

  1. 1.Do you accept this mattress type and condition?
  2. 2.Do you accept the box spring separately?
  3. 3.Is the frame accepted?
  4. 4.Are donations collected, and what pickup dates are offered?

The Northern Division example is regional and dates to 2018, so do not treat it as a universal nationwide prohibition. Confirm the current policy with your local center.

Sources: Salvation Army Northern Division rejected donation guidance; Salvation Army donation scheduling FAQ.

For other potential recipients, use the mattress donation guide and confirm acceptance before transporting the mattress.

When Dropcurb fits

If the mattress or box spring is an accepted item and you can move it outdoors to an accessible location, Dropcurb handles loading, transportation and disposal. Standard pickup does not include indoor carry-out, so you need a service that includes that labor if you cannot move the item outside yourself.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Frequently asked questions

does salvation army take mattresses and box springs

Not reliably. A 2018 Salvation Army Northern Division rejection list included both mattresses and box springs, so confirm each item with the local center serving your ZIP code before arranging donation.

Does Salvation Army take mattresses?

The answer depends on the local center, and the Northern Division previously listed mattresses among rejected donations. Call first and describe the mattress, box spring, and frame separately.

Current Dropcurb prices

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ItemPickup of oneEach additional
Queen Mattress$99$30
Queen Box Spring$79$22

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

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