How much does mattress removal cost?

Mattress removal pricing

• Single twin/full mattress: $50–$89 (or our $89 minimum)
• Single queen/king mattress: $75–$125
• Mattress + box spring (pair): $89–$150
• Mattress + box spring + bed frame: $125–$200
• Two mattresses (kids’ bedroom): $125–$200
• Full bedroom (mattress, box spring, frame, dresser): $200–$325 (volume pricing)
• Multiple mattresses (apartment, hotel): $50–$75 each at scale

Why other companies charge per-mattress surcharges

Transfer stations and landfills charge premium tipping fees for mattresses — typically $20–$50 per mattress — because mattresses take up disproportionate landfill space, don’t compact, and can harbor bed bugs.

Most companies pass this fee through as a per-mattress surcharge on top of their regular pricing. A “$75 mattress pickup” can become $125–$150 after the surcharge.

Junk Nurse builds the average mattress disposal cost into our volume pricing. No surprise fees at the curb.

Alternatives to junk removal for mattresses

• Retailer haul-away when buying new mattress: $25–$75 added to delivery
• Aurora bulk pickup: free but scheduled weeks out
• Transfer station drop-off: $20–$40 fee + requires your truck
• Donation (if it qualifies — clean, stain-free, under 10 years): free

What makes a mattress “qualify” for donation

• Under 10 years old (most donation centers prefer under 7)
• No stains, including faint yellowing
• No rips, tears, or fabric damage
• Structurally sound, not sagging
• From a non-smoking household preferred
• No bed bug history

If your mattress qualifies, Junk Nurse routes it to Hesed House, Furniture Bank of Illinois, or another local center as part of our standard pickup — no extra cost.

For more on mattress disposal

See our full mattress disposal guide.