Mattress Removal in Austin, Texas
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 Austin
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 Austin. 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 Austin?
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 Austin
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 Austin?
- • 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 Austin pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Austin starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Austin Resource Recovery switched to on-demand bulk collection in January 2025 (73,000+ appointments, nearly 10,000 tons collected in year one), but each address is limited to 3 collections per calendar year and the program still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris.
City program details: Austin Resource Recovery On-Demand Bulk Collection (launched January 2025). Frequency: up to 3 collections per address per calendar year (changed from fixed biannual schedule). Wait: schedule via Austin Recycles app, 311, or website. 73,000+ appointments and nearly 10,000 tons collected in first year. Fees: included in utility bill base fee. Covers single-family homes up to fourplexes. Saved the city $180,000+ vs old system.
Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) transfer stations charge a minimum of ~$66 per standard pickup truck load, with surcharges of $25 each for mattresses, box springs, and sofas. Austin-area dump fees range $87-650+ depending on load size and material. IREP Junk Removal publishes transparent neighborhood-by-neighborhood pricing. Jack Rabbit Junk Removal offers quick-quote service via text. Junk King Austin uses volume-based pricing. 1-800-GOT-JUNK starts at $150+ with mandatory in-home estimates. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Austin for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
3 pickups per year — then you're on your own.
Austin's 2025 on-demand switch was a massive improvement — 73,000+ appointments and nearly 10,000 tons in year one. But each address is limited to 3 collections per calendar year, and the program still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris. TDS transfer stations charge ~$66+ per pickup truck load with $25 mattress/sofa surcharges. Burn through your 3 pickups early and you're stuck.
73K+
on-demand appointments in year one
~$66+
TDS transfer station per load
$25 each
surcharge for mattress/sofa at TDS
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 Austin residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Austin's on-demand system still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris. TDS transfer stations charge ~$66+ per pickup truck load plus $25 surcharges for mattresses and sofas. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79 — no app scheduling, no driving to Bee Cave, no hidden surcharges.
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