How much does mattress disposal cost in Aurora, IL?

The real cost breakdown

Mattress disposal pricing in Aurora varies based on how you approach it. Here’s what you’ll actually pay through each channel:

Junk removal company (Junk Nurse)

• Single mattress only: $75–$125 (minimum single-item pricing applies)
• Mattress + box spring pair: $89–$150
• Mattress included with other items (bedroom cleanout): covered under volume pricing — no separate fee
• Multiple mattresses (apartment cleanout, hotel surplus): $50–$80 each via volume pricing

Mattress retailer haul-away (when buying new)

$25–$75 added to delivery, depending on the retailer. Mattress Firm, Sleep Number, Costco, and local retailers all offer this. Only an option if you’re replacing.

Aurora bulk pickup

Free. Limited to scheduled bulk pickup days (check aurora.il.us). You drag the mattress to the curb. Wait for pickup. Hope nothing happens to it in the meantime.

Transfer station drop-off

$20–$40 per mattress in mattress-specific fees, plus regular disposal cost. You have to transport it yourself.

Why other companies charge extra for mattresses

Transfer stations and landfills charge premium tipping fees for mattresses because they take up disproportionate space, don’t compact, and can harbor bed bugs. Most junk removal companies pass that fee directly to the customer as a “mattress surcharge” on top of regular pricing.

Junk Nurse bakes the average disposal cost across all our pickups into volume pricing, so you don’t get hit with surprise fees at the curb. Mattresses, appliances, electronics — all the items that carry extra disposal fees — are built in.

What affects mattress disposal pricing

• Size: twin and full mattresses are slightly easier than queen and king, but the price difference is small at the residential level.
• Quantity: 1 mattress costs more per piece than 4 mattresses (volume pricing applies).
• Access: ground-floor pickup is easier than basement or second-floor.
• Combined with other items: mattress is essentially free when you’re already paying for a half-truck of furniture and other items.
• Donation vs. disposal: doesn’t affect your price — we charge the same either way.

Is there free mattress disposal in Aurora?

Aurora’s bulk pickup program is free for residents. You schedule it through the city, drag the mattress to the curb on the assigned day, and the city takes it. Limitations: scheduling can be 2–6 weeks out, the mattress sits at your curb for days, and it’s subject to weather/neighborhood scrutiny.

For most Aurora homeowners we work with, the time/hassle savings of professional pickup outweigh the cost difference.

What if my mattress is in good condition?

If your mattress qualifies for donation (clean, stain-free, no bed bug history, under 10 years), Junk Nurse routes it to Hesed House, Furniture Bank of Illinois, or another local organization. You pay the same volume-based price — we don’t charge extra for donation, and we don’t discount.

For more, see our full mattress disposal guide.