Mattress Removal in Houston, 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 Houston
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 Houston. 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 Houston?
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 Houston
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 Houston?
- • 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 Houston pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Houston starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with no monthly-schedule waits. Houston planned a 311 on-demand heavy trash system for March 2026, but it was put on hold — the monthly neighborhood route schedule continues with chronic pickup delays and missed-collection complaints spiking at the 311 center. Appliances, electronics, tires, and construction debris are still excluded.
City program details: Houston planned a 311 call-to-schedule heavy trash system for March 2026, but the rollout was put on hold due to chronic pickup delays and budget overruns. The monthly neighborhood route schedule continues. The city's 311 center has seen a sharp spike in missed-pickup service requests. The Solid Waste overtime budget was exceeded early in the fiscal year. Free for residents. Appliances, electronics, tires, and construction debris excluded.
Houston's planned 311 call-to-schedule heavy trash system was put on hold in March 2026 due to chronic pickup delays and budget overruns — the monthly route schedule continues. The Solid Waste overtime budget was exceeded early in the fiscal year. 311 missed-pickup service requests have spiked. The old monthly schedule generated 659 illegal dumping reports in just 4 weeks. Gainsborough Waste and other Houston transfer stations charge ~$40 per pickup truck load (first-time customers get $25 off). Snap Junk Removal charges $33-48/cubic yard with a $185 minimum (3-yard minimum). Fire Dawgs starts at $99 (curbside minimum). Tex Mex Junk Removal from $165. Trash N Dash charges $149-$600+ based on volume. Average Houston junk removal runs $237-$248 according to Homeyou (21,851 local projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Houston at $150-600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Houston for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Houston's heavy trash overhaul stalled — monthly delays continue.
Houston planned a 311 on-demand heavy trash system for March 2026, but it was put on hold due to chronic pickup delays and budget overruns. The monthly route schedule continues with staffing shortages and spiking missed-pickup complaints. The old system generated 659 illegal dumping reports in just 4 weeks. Appliances, electronics, and tires still aren't accepted.
On hold
311 on-demand system delayed
659
illegal dumping reports in 4 weeks
$237-248
average Houston junk removal cost
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 Houston residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Houston's planned 311 on-demand system was put on hold — the monthly heavy trash route schedule continues with chronic delays and budget overruns. Missed-pickup complaints keep spiking. Appliances, electronics, and tires are still excluded. At $79, Dropcurb handles same-day what the city can't — no monthly schedule waits, no staffing-shortage delays, no $99-185 competitor minimums.
Serving River Oaks, Memorial, Galleria, Heights, Montrose, Spring Branch, and 4 more neighborhoods in Houston.
Mattress removal questions in Houston
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