Mattress Removal in Newark, New Jersey
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 Newark
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 Newark. 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 Newark?
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 Newark
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 Newark?
- • 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 Newark pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Newark starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Newark DPW allows up to 4 bulk items per collection day with twice-weekly trash pickup, but items exceeding the limit or needing immediate removal require private service.
City program details: Newark DPW provides twice-weekly curbside trash collection with up to 4 bulk items allowed per collection day — included in property taxes. Bulk items include furniture, mattresses (no wrapping required), and household items. Call Newark DPW at (973) 733-6000 to confirm schedule. PCFA Transfer Station accepts self-haul loads at $20-35 per cubic yard.
Newark DPW collects trash twice weekly with up to 4 bulk items allowed per collection day — free, included in property taxes. The city collects approximately 1,300 tons of trash and bulk items every week across all wards. PCFA Transfer Station accepts self-haul loads at $20-35 per cubic yard. Average junk removal in Newark costs $242-$253 per job. Power Cleanouts offers same-day bulk pickup and full cleanout services. The Junkluggers of Northern NJ provides eco-friendly removal with free on-site estimates. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Thumbtack haulers average $150 per job in the Newark area.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Newark for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
4 bulk items per pickup — and that's your limit.
Newark DPW runs solid twice-weekly collection, but the 4 bulk item cap per pickup day means real cleanouts take multiple collection cycles. Ironbound move-outs, University Heights apartment turnovers, and Downtown renovations pile up faster than 4 items at a time can handle.
4 items
bulk limit per collection day
$242-253
average private junk removal cost
1,300 tons
collected by DPW weekly
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 Newark residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Newark's 4-items-per-collection limit works for small jobs, but a room cleanout or move-out easily exceeds it. At $79, Dropcurb picks up same-day from Ironbound to Forest Hill — no waiting for your next collection day, no splitting items across multiple pickups, no $150+ chain minimums.
Serving Ironbound, University Heights, Downtown, Forest Hill, Vailsburg, North Broadway, and 2 more neighborhoods in Newark.
Mattress removal questions in Newark
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