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How to Dispose of a Mattress in Austin
Need an old bed gone? This guide shows the fastest, cheapest, and greenest ways to handle mattress disposal in Austin.
why getting rid of a mattress matters
- Austin now runs on-demand bulk pickup—you must book before setting items at the curb.(Austin Texas)
- Every day about 50,000 mattresses hit U.S. dumps.(mattressrecyclingcouncil.org)
- Up to 90 % of mattress parts are recyclable when handled by a pro recycler. Product Stewardship Institute
- Austin’s zero-waste goal aims to cut landfill trash 90 % by 2040.(Austin Texas)
Do it right once and help Austin stay on track.
option 1 – ex-mattress pickup (fast & easy)
| Service | One mattress | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Full-service pickup (inside, 2-hr window) | $135 | Schedule pickup |
| Contactless pickup (outside, 4‑hr window) | $105 | Schedule pickup |
Add-on prices: $50 mattress • $35 box spring/bed frame • $20 topper.
We recycle or donate every load—nothing rots in a landfill.(Essentia Organic Mattress – USA)
Need a drop site? Check the directory.
option 2 – city bulk pickup
- Three free pickups a year for houses and duplexes.(Austin Texas)
- Book on the Austin Recycles app, online, or call 3-1-1.(Austin Texas)
- Mattresses left without an appointment are skipped.
Great if you can wait and don’t mind curb rules.
option 3 – donate a clean bed
| group | takes beds? | how to book |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | yes if spotless & tagged | schedule at SAtruck.org or call 1-800-SA-TRUCK(Salvation Army Thrift Stores) |
| SAFE Alliance | twin/full only | email [email protected](The SAFE Alliance) |
| Habitat ReStore | no used beds | accepts new-in-bag only(Austin Habitat for Humanity) |
Even tiny stains mean “no” for most charities.
option 4 – recycle it yourself
- Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center – by appointment, 2514 Business Center Dr.(Austin Texas)
- Texas Disposal Systems – paid drop-off, call 800-375-8375.(The SAFE Alliance)
You load and unload the bed on your own.
option 5 – sell or give away
Good-shape beds list free on Asherfield. Keep 85 % of the sale and add local delivery for faster buys.
option 6 – junk haulers
Companies like 1-800-GOT-JUNK? do same-day hauls but often cost more than Ex-Mattress.(1-800-GOT-JUNK?)
what ex-mattress does with your bed
- Cut and sort.
- Steel springs go to scrap.(CT Insider)
- Foam turns to carpet pad.(CT Insider)
- Wood & fiber become mulch or padding.(CT Insider)
Connecticut’s program recycled 1 million+ mattresses, proving it works.(CT.gov)
ready to clear that mattress?
book inside $124+ | book outside $99+
Space back, planet happy—done.
