Mattress Removal in Raleigh, North Carolina
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 Raleigh
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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh
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 Raleigh?
- • 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 Raleigh pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Raleigh starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Raleigh offers free Bulky Load Collection once every 90 days by calling 919-996-3245, but that limits pickups to about 4 per year with scheduling delays. The average junk removal cost in Raleigh from traditional companies runs $234-$245.
City program details: Raleigh offers free Bulky Load Collection once every 90 days (up to ~4 cubic yards per pickup). Call 919-996-3245 to schedule. E-waste and special items require separate scheduling. Weekly yard-waste service planned for Fall 2026.
Raleigh Solid Waste Services offers free Bulky Load Collection once every 90 days, handling up to ~4 cubic yards per pickup (roughly two couches or three queen mattresses). Residents must call 919-996-3245 or email sws@raleighnc.gov to schedule. E-waste requires separate Special Collection scheduling. Wake County operates the East Wake Transfer Station (mattresses and box springs: $15 each) and the South Wake Landfill with posted tipping fees. Wake County Convenience Centers accept household items from residents. Local junk removal costs average $234-$245 according to Homeyou. Count Junkula and McJunk offer truckload-based pricing with free quotes. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with in-person estimates. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Raleigh for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
4 free pickups per year. E-waste needs a separate appointment.
Raleigh's Bulky Load Collection is free but runs only once every 90 days — that's 4 pickups per year. Electronics require a separate Special Collection call. Need something gone this week? The average private hauler charges $234+.
90 days
between free bulk pickups
$234
average Raleigh junk removal cost
$123
average 1/4 truckload (xrefer)
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 Raleigh residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Raleigh's free bulk pickup runs only once every 90 days — that's just 4 pickups per year. When you need a couch gone this weekend, calling 919-996-3245 and waiting weeks won't help. Dropcurb offers same-day curbside pickup from $79, no phone calls needed, and accepts items the city requires special scheduling for.
Serving North Hills, Cameron Village, Five Points, Glenwood South, Oakwood, Cary, and 4 more neighborhoods in Raleigh.
Mattress removal questions in Raleigh
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