New York City, New York

Mattress removal
in New York City.

Leave the old mattress at the curb and it can be gone today. Choose your size, see your exact price and book by 2pm for same-day pickup. You don’t need to be home.

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Which mattress is going?

First item / additional item

Twin or fullFrom $89All beds & mattressesFind yours
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Book by 2pm for same-day pickup.

Choose items or browse the full catalog.

An extra mattress takes up floor space beside a bed with its mattress already in place.
One less thing taking up your room.

The old mattress, sorted

A new mattress shouldn’t leave you with two.

The replacement arrives, but the old mattress is still leaning against the wall. Or moving day is coming and it’s the last thing left. Give it a pickup plan, with a price you can see before you book.

Your price, without a quote visit.

Choose the mattress size and any other items going. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review the total before payment.

A pickup day you can plan around.

Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, or choose a future date shown at checkout. Arrange to have the mattress outside before pickup.

Updates until it’s gone.

Get your booking confirmation, a text when your hauler is on the way and photos when the pickup is done. No need to stay home when everything is outside and accessible.

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Choose what goes

Just the mattress? Or the whole bed?

A mattress, box spring and bed frame are separate items. Add only what you need removed, and see the combined price before booking.

A mattress, a box spring and a slatted bed frame shown as three distinct parts of a bed.
Three parts. Choose only the ones going.

Mattress

Choose twin, full, queen or king / California king. The mattress choice covers the mattress itself. A topper is a different item.

Box spring or foundation

Add the non-powered support beneath the mattress separately. Choose its size. If you have a split foundation, send a photo so we can help you count it.

Frame or adjustable base

Choose the frame that matches yours. A powered adjustable base has its own option. Include these only if they are leaving with the mattress.

Mattress removal prices in New York City

First item / additional item

  • Twin Mattress$89 / $20
  • Full Mattress$94 / $25
  • Queen Mattress$99 / $30
  • King / Cal King Mattress$104 / $35
  • Twin Box Spring$79 / $18
  • Full Box Spring$79 / $20
  • Queen Box Spring$79 / $22
  • King / Cal King Box Spring$79 / $22
  • Bed Frame$79 / $29
  • Queen Adjustable Bed Base$114 / $44

The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

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Ready for pickup

From your bedroom to an easy pickup.

Book first. Then get the mattress to an accessible outdoor spot before pickup. Dropcurb handles loading and haul-away from there.

Items do not need to be outside when you book. If your building allows only a short access window, contact us before booking so we can agree on a workable plan.

Apartment pickup starts outside.

A walk-up, a condo or an elevator building. Arrange the move to an approved outdoor spot. We take it from there.

Text us about your setup
  1. Check what your delivery includes.

    If a new mattress is arriving, check whether your retailer is taking the old one. If you need Dropcurb, choose a day when you can have it outside. A delivery window and a pickup day are different arrangements.

  2. Arrange the trip outside.

    Plan for doorways, elevators and interior stairs before pickup day. You arrange any indoor carrying. Use a permitted outdoor location and keep entrances and the walking path open.

  3. Make the right mattress easy to find.

    Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation. Add a location photo and clear access notes so your hauler can identify exactly what is going.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

Dropcurb

Your pickup is booked.

You’re booked.

Your confirmation comes straight to your phone.

The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Mattress removal in New York City: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

Reviewed · Sources below

Mattresses & box springs

Special rules apply

DSNY accepts mattresses and box springs when each is properly bagged.

City cost & eligibility
No charge. Eligible residential bulk items.
When & how
Use your address’s bulk-trash day, not its recycling day.
Get it ready
Seal each piece in a plastic bag. Red and orange bags are not allowed. NYC does not supply the bags.
Mattresses, box springs & bed framesLarge-item collection

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

For the city route

For pieces too large for a bin or bag, set bulk items out between 6pm and midnight before the correct collection day. Keep them out of the street and clear of pedestrian traffic or neighboring frontage. DSNY will not collect from private property.

Bulk items, placement & public dumps

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

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Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

See your price, choose an available day and follow your pickup updates.

Price
Upfront item pricing. Loading, transportation and disposal included; applicable sales tax shown before payment.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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NYC Sanitation

NYC Sanitation collection

An NYC resident can bring the mattress or box spring to the curb in a sealed plastic bag.

Cost & conditions
No charge. Eligible residential DSNY bulk items.
Arrange it
Seal it in a plastic bag of any color except red or orange. Set it out between 6pm and midnight before the address’s bulk trash collection day; no bulk appointment is offered.

Up to six bulk items per collection day. An improperly sealed mattress or box spring will not be collected. Arrange carrying it from inside the home separately.

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With a new purchase

Mattress Firm replacement delivery

Buying a new mattress with an eligible home-delivery service.

Cost & conditions
Old-item removal is an additional charge; confirm the selected delivery package and address.
Arrange it
Ask a New York store to include eligible old-mattress removal in the replacement order.

Select items and delivery services only. FedEx or UPS Silver Service does not include removal.

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Taking it somewhere yourself?

NYC has no public dumps, and city special-waste sites do not take mattresses. Use the DSNY mattress instructions or confirm collection with a private provider or replacement retailer before moving the mattress. Bulk items, placement & public dumpsMattresses, box springs & bed frames

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review

Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.

Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Mattress removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in New York City.

How much does mattress removal cost in New York City?

The price depends on the mattress size you choose. A queen mattress is $99 as the first item and $30 as an additional item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Add any box spring or frame separately, then review your total and any applicable tax before payment.

Can I book same-day mattress pickup in New York City?

Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Have the mattress outside and accessible according to your confirmation. Your booking is for a day rather than an exact arrival time, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.

Is my box spring or bed frame included in mattress removal?

The mattress price covers the mattress only. Add your box spring, bed frame or adjustable base separately if those are going too. Choose the size and type that match each item. The combined price appears before booking.

Will you carry my mattress downstairs or out of my apartment?

Dropcurb starts outside. You arrange to move the mattress out of your apartment and down interior stairs before pickup. We load it and take it away from an accessible outdoor spot. Check your building’s access rules before arranging the move outside.

Can you pick up my old mattress when my new one arrives?

You can choose an offered pickup day around your replacement delivery. First check whether the retailer already includes old-mattress removal, and arrange who will bring it outside if needed. Dropcurb books a pickup day, not the retailer’s delivery window. Contact us before booking if access is limited to a short time.

What bag does NYC require for a mattress or box spring?

Seal each piece in a plastic bag before set-out. Red and orange bags are not allowed. The city does not provide covers, so obtain them before the collection day.

Official guidance

When may I put a mattress at the NYC curb?

Set it out between 6pm and midnight before the address bulk-trash collection day. Keep pedestrian access clear and follow holiday schedule updates.

Official guidance

Do I need a NYC mattress collection appointment?

Ordinary bulk pickup follows the collection calendar, with no appointments available. Up to six eligible bulk items may go out per collection day.

Official guidance

Can my metal bed frame go out with the mattress in NYC?

A mostly metal or plastic frame belongs with recycling; a wooden frame goes with trash. Secure disassembled frame pieces in bundles no larger than 2 by 4 feet. The mattress remains bagged bulk trash.

Official guidance

Can a New York mattress purchase include removal of the old one?

Mattress Firm offers old-item removal with eligible delivery services for an additional charge. Confirm the New York address, item and delivery package with the store; FedEx or UPS Silver Service does not include removal.

Official guidance

One less thing on your list

Give the old mattress a way out.

Choose the size. See your price. Book a pickup day in New York City.

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