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Mattress Removal in Lincoln, Nebraska

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 Lincoln

1

Curb it

Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

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Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Lincoln. 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 Lincoln?

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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Pickup fee$79
First mattressIncluded
Each additional mattress+$29
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Lincoln

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule weeks ahead. Many cities limit mattress pickups or require bagging. Some exclude mattresses entirely.You're not in a hurry and your city accepts mattresses curbside
Donation (Habitat ReStore, Salvation Army)Free1–2 weeksMust be in excellent condition — no stains, tears, or sagging. Most charities reject used mattresses for hygiene reasons.Mattress is nearly new and a charity will accept it
Self-haul to dump$30–80Same dayNeed a truck or SUV. Mattresses are awkward to transport — you'll likely need to strap it to the roof or fold it into a van.You have a truck and don't mind wrestling a mattress into it
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$150–600+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home. Volume-based pricing means you pay for truck space, not individual items.Mattress is upstairs and you physically cannot move it
Dropcurb$79Same dayLean mattress against a wall or lay flat at the curb. Book online in 60 seconds. A local hauler picks it up the same day.You want it gone today without the hassle

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 Lincoln?

  • 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 Lincoln pick up mattresses?

Junk removal in Lincoln, NE starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Lincoln uses private trash haulers (Husker Refuse, D&D Waste, WM) instead of a city program. Husker Refuse includes one large bulk item per month, but anything beyond that requires scheduling a separate junk removal service.

City program details: Lincoln residential trash is handled by private haulers (Husker Refuse, D&D Waste, WM, etc.) — not a city program. Husker Refuse includes one large bulk item per month with weekly service. 96-gallon wheeled container provided. Carts out by 6:00 AM on collection day. Each private hauler has its own bulk/large item policy.

Lincoln's residential trash is handled by private companies — not the city. Husker Refuse is the most popular, offering weekly trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup with a 96-gallon wheeled container and one large bulk item per month (carts out by 6:00 AM). D&D Waste is praised on Yelp/Reddit for responsive customer service. WM (Waste Management) handles larger commercial and residential accounts. Junk King Lincoln offers stress-free junk removal with no-cost estimates and often same-day service. LNK Junk Removal is a local Lincoln company with average costs of $50-$250 per job specializing in bulk item removal. College HUNKS Hauling Junk has a Lincoln franchise with hourly packing and volume-based junk removal pricing. LoadUp starts at $79 per item with online booking. Average Lincoln junk removal costs $50-$250 per Homeyou/LNK data.

Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Lincoln for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

One bulk item per month. After that, you're on your own.

Lincoln's private trash haulers include 1 large item per month — great for a mattress swap, but useless for a move-out or garage cleanout. Extra bulk pickups cost $30-$50+ each. University Place apartments turn over every August, and 1 item per month doesn't cut it.

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Residents using private haulers

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Average 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 Lincoln residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal

Lincoln's private haulers include 1 bulk item per month — great for a single couch, but useless for a garage cleanout or move-out. Additional bulk pickups cost $30-$50+ per item. Dropcurb starts at $79 with instant online pricing, same-day service, and handles appliances and electronics your regular hauler won't touch.

Serving Downtown Lincoln, Near South, University Place, Havelock, Bethany, College View, and 4 more neighborhoods in Lincoln.

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