Mattress Removal in Seattle, Washington
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 Seattle
Curb it
Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
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 Seattle. 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle
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 Seattle?
- • 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 Seattle pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Seattle starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with flat per-item pricing. Seattle Public Utilities' Special Item Pickup charges per item with scheduling delays. SPU is expanding the program in April 2026 to cover batteries and hard-to-recycle items, plus one free annual battery pickup — but bulky furniture and appliances still require alternatives.
City program details: Seattle Public Utilities Special Item Pickup — schedule online or call (206) 684-3000. Fees: $20 per pickup for special items box (electronics, batteries, small appliances), $5 per item for batteries/CFLs, free for foam blocks and used oil. UDP customers get 2 free special item pickups per year. SPU expanding program in Spring 2026 for hard-to-recycle items. One free annual battery pickup launching 2026.
SPU Special Item Pickup charges $20 per pickup for a special items box (electronics, batteries, small appliances) and $5 per item for batteries and CFLs — schedule online or call (206) 684-3000. UDP customers get 2 free special item pickups per year. $99 Junk Removal offers flat-rate service starting at $99 in Seattle and Kent. Seattle Rubbish Removal uses volume-based pricing with a sorting yard for maximum recycling. Angel's Junk Removal quotes on-site with a 10'×8'×5' container system. Action Junk Hauling advertises transparent upfront pricing with no hidden fees. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-home estimates.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Seattle for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
SPU charges $20 per pickup and makes you wait days to weeks.
Seattle Public Utilities' Special Item Pickup charges $20 per special items box collection, with scheduling delays stretching days to weeks. The Spring 2026 expansion covers more hard-to-recycle items, but 749,000 residents still compete for limited pickup capacity. UDP discount customers get 2 free pickups per year — everyone else pays.
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749K
Residents sharing SPU capacity
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 Seattle residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item undercuts $99 Junk Removal's flat rate and eliminates SPU's scheduling delays. Same-day pickup from Capitol Hill to West Seattle — no calling (206) 684-3000, no driving to transfer stations, no waiting weeks for SPU scheduling. Book online in 60 seconds.
Serving Capitol Hill, Fremont, Ballard, Queen Anne, Wallingford, Green Lake, and 4 more neighborhoods in Seattle.
Mattress removal questions in Seattle
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