Mattress Removal in Albany, New York
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 Albany
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 Albany. 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 Albany?
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 Albany
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 Albany?
- • 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 Albany pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Albany, NY starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city charges an annual $180 waste collection fee covering residential pickup, but bulky items require calling the Department of General Services at 518-434-2489 to schedule — and waits run 3-5 weeks.
City program details: Albany DGS Bulk Pickup. Call 518-434-2489 to schedule. Place items curbside evening before collection day. Wait: 3-5 weeks. Included in $180/yr waste collection fee.
Albany charges a $180 annual waste collection fee for all residential homes of four units or less. Bulky items must be placed curbside the evening before your scheduled collection day after calling 518-434-CITY. The Rapp Road Landfill handles residential drop-offs but requires a vehicle and DIY loading. Junk King Albany offers free estimates at 518-559-1250, while LoadUp starts at $79 per item — same as Dropcurb.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Albany for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Albany charges $180/year for waste — but bulky pickup takes weeks.
You're already paying $180 annually for waste collection, yet bulky items require a separate phone call to 518-434-2489 and 3-5 weeks of waiting. Center Square apartments and Pine Hills homes accumulate unwanted furniture because the city's process is too slow for real life.
$180/yr
Annual waste collection fee
3-5 weeks
Bulky item wait time
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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 Albany residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Dropcurb's $79 gets your items picked up same-day without calling the DGS and waiting weeks. We match LoadUp's starting price but with curbside-only simplicity — no strangers entering your home, no scheduling headaches, no surprise on-site estimates like 1-800-GOT-JUNK.
Serving Center Square, Pine Hills, New Scotland, Buckingham Lake, Helderberg in Albany.
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