Mattress Removal in Atlanta, Georgia
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 Atlanta
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 Atlanta. 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 Atlanta?
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 Atlanta
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 Atlanta?
- • 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 Atlanta pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Atlanta, GA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city's Office of Solid Waste Services provides up to 12 free bulk collections per year for single-family homes — but you must schedule each one in advance, and as of February 2026, pickups only happen on your regular weekly collection day.
City program details: Atlanta Office of Solid Waste Services (SWS). Up to 12 free scheduled bulk collections per year for single-family homes. Effective February 16, 2026, bulk collections are scheduled on your regular weekly collection day. Must be scheduled in advance via 311 or online. Items placed curbside by 7 AM on collection day.
Atlanta's SWS offers up to 12 free bulk collections per year for single-family homes, scheduled on your regular weekly collection day as of February 16, 2026. Scheduling requires calling 311 or using the city's online portal, and items must be curbside by 7 AM. DeKalb County Transfer Stations are limited to commercial customers only — residential self-haul is not an option there. Junk King Atlanta North offers volume-based pricing starting around $149-$349. College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving provides full-service with free on-site estimates. Red Byrd Junk Removal charges $75-$600+ depending on job size. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Atlanta at $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. The average junk removal cost in Atlanta runs $225-$250 according to Homeyou.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Atlanta for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
12 free pickups per year — but only on your scheduled trash day.
Atlanta's bulk collection sounds generous with 12 free pickups per year, but each one must be scheduled through 311 and only happens on your regular weekly collection day. Miss the scheduling window and you wait another week. With 500,000 residents and item restrictions that exclude electronics and Freon appliances, the city system can't match same-day needs.
12/year
Free bulk collections (must schedule each)
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$225-$250
Average Atlanta junk removal cost
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 Atlanta residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item skips the 311 scheduling queue entirely. Atlanta's free bulk pickup requires advance booking and only runs on your regular trash day — miss it and you wait another week. We're cheaper than Junk King's $149 minimum, simpler than College HUNKS' on-site estimate process, and faster than the city's schedule-and-wait system.
Serving Buckhead, Midtown, Virginia-Highland, Grant Park, Atlantic Station, Old Fourth Ward, and 4 more neighborhoods in Atlanta.
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