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.