Mattress Removal in Richmond, Virginia
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 Richmond
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Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does mattress removal cost in Richmond?
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 Richmond
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 Richmond?
- • 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 Richmond pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Richmond, VA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. Richmond's 230,000+ residents can use the city's bulk collection, but scheduling delays and item restrictions push most people to faster alternatives.
City program details: Bulk/Brush Collection via 311. Appliances: $50 each. On-demand same-day bulk: $100/request. Annual neighborhood cleanup: March-November, 15 neighborhoods visited twice on Saturdays. Drop-off: Hopkins Road Transfer Station & East Richmond Road Convenience Center — free with Richmond ID.
Richmond offers bulk/brush collection through Public Works with 311 scheduling, but appliance pickup costs $50 per appliance and on-demand same-day bulk collection runs $100 per request. The Southside Transfer Station (3506 N Hopkins Rd, operated by WM) accepts residential drop-offs free with a Richmond address ID (M-F 7:00am-4:30pm, Sat 8:30am-2pm). The East Richmond Road Convenience Center (3800 East Richmond Rd) also accepts residential drop-offs — hours may vary, check before visiting. CVWMA handles tire disposal: 4 tires free, $1/tire for additional passenger tires, $5/tire for tractor-trailer. The city runs an annual neighborhood cleanup from mid-March through early November, visiting 15 neighborhoods twice on Saturdays. Junk Goats Richmond (804-494-7999) is locally owned since 2020, rated 5.0 stars with 400+ reviews, and offers same-day service with upfront pricing. RVA Junk Removal is a well-reviewed local option for cleanouts. Junk Shot Richmond offers an online cost estimator tool for budgeting. TurboHaul (804-294-4443) has operated since 1995 and claims up to 40% savings vs competitors, with a 15% commercial discount. Junkluggers Central VA focuses on eco-friendly removal with donation and recycling prioritization. Get My Junk is veteran-owned, donates to Goodwill/Salvation Army, and offers free on-site quotes. Junk King Richmond has trucks 20% larger than competitors with volume-based pricing starting at $149. LoadUp starts at $79/item plus a $50-80 service area fee (20% cancellation fee). Average Richmond junk removal runs $200-$850 per job depending on volume.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Richmond for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Free drop-off if you have a truck. $100 for same-day city pickup.
Richmond's transfer stations are free for residents, but you need a vehicle, a valid Richmond address ID, and to get there during limited hours (closed Sundays). Appliance pickup through 311 costs $50 each. On-demand same-day bulk collection is $100 per request. The annual neighborhood cleanup runs March through November but only visits your area twice per season.
$100
city fee for on-demand same-day bulk pickup
$50/ea
per appliance pickup fee via 311
$200-850
average private junk removal cost in Richmond
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 Richmond residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Skip Richmond's bulk collection scheduling delays entirely. Dropcurb serves The Fan, Museum District, Church Hill, Scott's Addition, and all Richmond neighborhoods for $79 flat rate with same-day pickup — no 311 calls, no on-site estimates, no monthly waiting periods.
Serving The Fan, Museum District, Short Pump, Carytown, Church Hill, Shockoe Bottom, and 2 more neighborhoods in Richmond.
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