Mattress Removal in Columbia, South Carolina
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 Columbia
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 Columbia. 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 Columbia?
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 Columbia
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 Columbia?
- • 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 Columbia pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Columbia, SC starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city's Large Item Pickup costs $25 per request but takes 5-7 business days — too slow for move-outs and cleanouts. Dropcurb offers same-day curbside pickup at a flat rate.
City program details: Large Item Pickup. Frequency: as requested. Wait: 5-7 business days. Fees: $25 per pickup
Columbia's Large Item Pickup runs $25 per request with 5-7 business day waits — call Public Works at (803) 545-3780 to schedule. SC's average landfill tipping fee is $38/ton. Dumpster Mule offers full-service hauling at $249 for a half load and $399 for a full load. Junk King Columbia provides free on-site estimates with price-match guarantees. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Homeowners report average junk removal costs of $230-$252 in the Columbia metro area.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Columbia for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Columbia charges $25 per pickup — then makes you wait a week.
The city's 5-7 business day wait undermines the urgency of cleaning projects. When Shandon or Rosewood residents are motivated to clear space, a week of delay kills momentum. Dumpster Mule charges $249 for half a load. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup.
$25
City Large Item Pickup fee
5-7 days
City pickup wait time
$249
Dumpster Mule half-load rate
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 Columbia residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Columbia's $25 city pickup is cheap but the 5-7 business day wait kills the momentum of any cleanout project. Dumpster Mule charges $249 for half a truckload. Dropcurb's $79 flat rate gets items gone same-day from Five Points, Shandon, and The Vista — no home visit, no estimate appointment, no waiting.
Serving The Vista, Five Points, Shandon, Rosewood, Earlewood, Olympia, and 4 more neighborhoods in Columbia.
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