Mattress Removal in Washington, District of Columbia
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 Washington
Curb it
Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Washington. 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 Washington?
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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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Washington
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
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 Washington?
- • 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 Washington pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Washington, DC starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. DC's DPW bulk trash collection through 311 is free but requires 10-14 day advance scheduling. The average junk removal job in the DMV area costs $75-$375 depending on volume.
City program details: DC DPW Bulk Trash Collection — call 311 or visit 311.dc.gov for appointment. Usually available within 10-14 days. Free for DC residents. Items out no earlier than 6:30 PM the night before, no later than 6 AM on pickup day.
College HUNKS Hauling Junk offers full-service removal with upfront quotes. Junk King Washington DC uses oversized trucks and charges by volume. Fort Totten Transfer Station accepts self-haul loads Mon-Fri 10 AM-2 PM and Sat 7 AM-2 PM — Benning Road Transfer Station is temporarily closed. Average DC junk removal cost runs around $150 per job.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Washington for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Two-week advance notice for bulk pickup doesn't match D.C.'s pace.
Washington D.C. moves fast, but the city's bulk pickup crawls with 2-week advance scheduling. When you're relocating apartments or upgrading furniture in the nation's capital, municipal pace doesn't match urban life.
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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 Washington residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
DC's 311 bulk pickup requires 10-14 day advance scheduling, and Fort Totten Transfer Station's limited hours (closes at 2 PM) make self-hauling impractical for working residents. Dropcurb's $79 same-day pickup works on your schedule, not the city's.
Serving Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, Shaw, and 4 more neighborhoods in Washington.
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