Mattress Removal in Madison, Wisconsin
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 Madison
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 Madison. 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 Madison?
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 Madison
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 Madison?
- • 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 Madison pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Madison starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Madison's Streets Division offers free on-demand large item pickup for properties with 1-8 units, but you'll wait 5-10 business days after submitting a work order. Properties over 8 units lost city large item service in 2025.
City program details: Large Item Pickup via work order through Streets Division. Frequency: on demand. Wait: 5-10 business days. Fees: FREE for properties with 1-8 residential units (covered by Resource Recovery Special Charge on monthly water bill). Properties over 8 units are excluded from city large item service as of 2025. City also operates drop-off sites that accept recycling and large items — recycling fees for appliances and electronics are covered by the Resource Recovery charge. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill at 7102 Maahic Way accepts residential waste Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-3:15 PM, Sat 8 AM-10:45 AM.
Madison's large item pickup is free for properties with 1-8 residential units — submit a work order through the Streets Division and expect 5-10 business days. The $25 fee was eliminated; costs are now covered by the Resource Recovery Special Charge on your monthly water bill. Properties over 8 units lost city large item service in 2025 and must use private haulers. City drop-off sites accept large items and appliances with recycling fees covered by the Resource Recovery charge. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill (7102 Maahic Way) is open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-3:15 PM, Sat 8 AM-10:45 AM. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149 for a single item like a dresser or mattress, $199 for a table with chairs or refrigerator. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Junk King Madison (608-888-0161) offers free estimates with volume-based pricing. College Hunks Hauling Junk operates in Madison with on-site estimates only — no prices published online.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Madison for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Madison's free city pickup still means a 5-10 day wait — Dropcurb picks up same-day
Madison eliminated the $25 large item fee, but the 5-10 business day wait remains. During UW move-out season, waits stretch further. Buildings over 8 units lost city service entirely in 2025 and must use private haulers. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149-$199 per item. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup.
Free
City large item pickup (1-8 unit properties)
5-10 days
City pickup wait time
8+ units
Cut off from city service since 2025
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 Madison residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Madison's free city pickup is great — if you can wait 5-10 business days and your property has 8 units or fewer. Buildings over 8 units are cut off entirely since 2025. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149-$199 per item. College Hunks requires an in-home estimate. Dropcurb picks up from your curb same-day at $79 — book online in 60 seconds, no work orders, no waiting.
Serving Miffland, Langdon Street, Near East Side, Middleton, Monona, Shorewood Hills, and 3 more neighborhoods in Madison.
Mattress removal questions in Madison
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