Mattress Removal in Columbus, Ohio
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 Columbus
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 Columbus. 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus
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 Columbus?
- • 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 Columbus pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Columbus, OH starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city offers free Bulk Collection, but you must schedule online through 311 or call (614) 645-3111 — no items are collected without an appointment, and waits run 7-14 days.
City program details: Columbus Bulk Collection. Schedule online through 311 or call (614) 645-3111. No items collected without scheduling. Wait: 7-14 days. Free for residents. SWACO manages Franklin County waste disposal.
Columbus requires scheduling all bulk collection through 311 or by calling (614) 645-3111 — no items will be picked up without a reservation. SWACO's Franklin County Sanitary Landfill charges a $5 minimum for residential loads, with tipping fees prorated for loads under 1 ton. Landfill hours are Mon-Fri 5 AM to 5 PM and Sat 6 AM to noon. Fire Dawgs Junk Removal offers $99 starting junk removal in Columbus. Two Men and a Junk Truck also starts at $99. LoadUp charges $79 per item. The average junk removal cost in Columbus runs $228-$239 through traditional services.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Columbus for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Columbus bulk collection is free — but requires 311 scheduling and up to 2 weeks.
No bulk items are collected without scheduling through 311 or calling (614) 645-3111. With 906,000+ residents competing for pickup slots, Short North and German Village residents wait 7-14 days. SWACO's landfill is open limited hours and requires your own truck. OSU campus area move-outs overwhelm the system every spring and fall.
7-14 days
Bulk collection wait time
906,528
Residents sharing the system
$5 min
SWACO landfill self-haul fee
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 Columbus residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Dropcurb's $79 beats the city's 7-14 day scheduling wait with same-day pickup — no calling 311, no online reservation system. We're cheaper than Fire Dawgs' $99 starting price and half of what 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges for their on-site estimates.
Serving Short North, German Village, Clintonville, Worthington, Upper Arlington, Bexley, and 2 more neighborhoods in Columbus.
Mattress removal questions in Columbus
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