Mattress Removal in Boston, Massachusetts
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 Boston
Curb it
Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
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 Boston. 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 Boston?
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 Boston
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 Boston?
- • 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 Boston pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Boston starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with no appointment limits. Boston's free Special Collection Items service through BOS:311 caps residents at 10 items per year (5 per appointment), and the city refuses fridges/freezers with doors still attached.
City program details: Boston Special Collection Items via BOS:311 — free for residents. Limited to 10 items per calendar year, up to 5 items per appointment. Schedule through the BOS:311 app or by calling 311. City will NOT collect fridges/freezers with doors attached or food inside. Items in good condition should be donated. Yard waste collected during scheduled seasonal weeks.
Boston's Special Collection Items is free via BOS:311 but limited to 10 items per calendar year and 5 items per appointment. The city won't collect fridges/freezers with doors attached or food inside. Note: regular furniture CAN go out with normal curbside trash on your collection day — mattresses need scheduling through 311. Classic Cleanouts starts at $125 with free on-site estimates. The Junkluggers of Greater Boston offers free on-site estimates with volume-based pricing. Mass Junk offers a 10% senior/veteran discount and serves a 25-mile radius from Boston. Junk King Boston offers free estimates at (617) 318-6888. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Average Boston junk removal costs $237-$248 according to Homeyou (5,766 local projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Boston for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
10 items per year. That's Boston's entire free disposal budget.
BOS:311 Special Collection Items is free but caps you at 10 items per year and 5 per appointment. For a city of 696,000 with constant student turnover (September 1st "Allston Christmas"), that limit disappears fast. And they won't even take your fridge if the door is still on.
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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 Boston residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Dropcurb's $79 flat rate has no annual item limits — unlike Boston's 10-item-per-year cap through BOS:311. Same-day pickup from Back Bay to Dorchester, no scheduling appointments, and we take fridges with doors attached. Book online in 60 seconds.
Serving Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North End, South End, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, and 4 more neighborhoods in Boston.
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