Mattress Removal in Detroit, Michigan
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 Detroit
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Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Detroit. 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 Detroit?
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 Detroit
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 Detroit?
- • 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 Detroit pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Detroit, MI starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. Detroit expanded curbside bulk collection to weekly service in June 2024, funded by a $270 annual solid waste fee (2026, up from $260 in 2025). The DPW also offers Paid Bulk Collection for oversized debris. But weekly pickup has strict restrictions — appliances, electronics, and mattresses are frequently rejected.
City program details: Detroit DPW Weekly Bulk Collection + Paid Bulk Pickup Service. Frequency: weekly (curbside). Wait: same-week for weekly service; 1-2 weeks for paid bulk requests. Fees: included in $270/year solid waste fee (2026, up $10/year since 2024); paid bulk pickup available via request form or call (313) 876-0004. Yard waste collection runs late March through mid-December annually. Seniors with HOPE exemption qualify for 50% discount on solid waste fee.
J. Fons Transfer Station (6451 E McNichols Rd, operated by Priority Waste since 2020 acquisition) charges approximately $80-85 per load for residential drop-offs. Michigan landfills average $20-40 per self-haul pickup load. 3 Bears Junk Removal (founded 2021 by Phillip Lewis, 313-354-6360) is a fast-growing local hauler with strong Yelp/Google reviews — "The Removal Company With Prices Just Right." AJF Junk Removal offers transparent upfront pricing in Metro Detroit with no hidden fees and free estimates. College Hunks Hauling Junk offers volume-based pricing with $150+ minimums and a reported $99 dispatch fee. Edwards Everyday Solutions and Morton Welding & Junk Removal are highly rated on Yelp. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Detroit at $150-600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item plus $50-80 service area fee. TaskRabbit junk haulers start at $48 but quality varies. Average Detroit junk removal runs $242-$253 per Homeyou, with a broader range of $100-$800 depending on scope.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Detroit for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Detroit's weekly bulk service skips what you actually need gone.
You're paying $270/year in solid waste fees (2026), but Detroit's weekly bulk collection won't touch appliances, electronics, or oversized items. The Paid Bulk Pickup line means calling (313) 876-0004, filling out forms, and waiting 1-2 weeks. Meanwhile that dead fridge sits in your Corktown alley.
$270/year
solid waste fee (2026)
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annual blight complaints
1-2 weeks
Paid Bulk Pickup wait time
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 Detroit residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Detroit's weekly bulk service restricts appliances, electronics, and oversized items. The Paid Bulk Pickup line (313-876-0004) takes 1-2 weeks. At $79, Dropcurb handles same-day what the city won't — no $85 transfer station trips, no $150+ GOT-JUNK minimums, no waiting for DPW callbacks. You're already paying $270/year in solid waste fees — don't pay $150+ more when the city won't take your fridge.
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