Mattress Removal in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington
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.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Wilmington. 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 Wilmington?
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 Wilmington
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 Wilmington?
- • 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 Wilmington pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Wilmington starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Wilmington offers bulk pickup through Solid Waste Services (910-341-7875), but scheduling takes 1-2 weeks and electronics, appliances with refrigerants, and oversized items are excluded.
City program details: City of Wilmington Solid Waste Services handles bulk pickup — call 910-341-7875 or Cape Fear Public Utility Authority at 910-332-6550 to schedule. Wait: 1-2 weeks. Fees: included with service for standard items, $25 per pickup beyond annual limit. Electronics and CFC appliances require separate arrangements.
City of Wilmington Solid Waste Services (910-341-7875) handles trash, yard waste, recycling, appliance, bulky, and electronic collection all on the same day — but bulk items require scheduling with 1-2 week waits. New Hanover County Landfill at 1238 North College Road charges per-ton rates including the $2/ton NC Solid Waste Tax, with a $5 minimum fee. Yard waste disposal is free for county residents. Hancock Hauling (hancockhauling.com) is Wilmington's top local junk removal company — free on-site estimates, transparent pricing, serves New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties. EZ Haul N Gone (ezhaulngone.com) offers instant upfront pricing online — single items start at $79, junk loads start at $99 — serving Wilmington, Leland, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, and Wrightsville Beach. Monster Trash (monstertrash.net) provides residential trash and bulk pickup in New Hanover County. Jiffy Junk serves Wilmington with full-service removal. College HUNKS Hauling Junk has a Wilmington location. LoadUp starts at $79 per item online plus $50-80 service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates. Average Wilmington junk removal job runs $222-$244 according to Homeyou data from 6,400+ local projects.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Wilmington for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Wilmington's bulk pickup means waiting 1-2 weeks — Dropcurb picks up same-day
Wilmington's municipal program has limitations: Items the city won't take — like electronics, appliances with refrigerants, and oversized furniture — need private disposal. That's where curbside pickup fills the gap.
7 days
Maximum wait for zone pickup
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UNCW students needing moves
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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 Wilmington residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
$79 flat rate with same-day pickup vs 1-2 week waits through the city. No truck rental needed vs driving to New Hanover County Landfill at $52/ton yourself. Online booking in 60 seconds vs calling 910-341-7875 during business hours. No on-site estimate vs 1-800-GOT-JUNK charging $200+ after making you wait at home.
Serving Midtown, Forest Hills, Monkey Junction, Porter's Neck, Sunset Park, Carolina Beach Road, and 2 more neighborhoods in Wilmington.
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