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.


quick answer

  • Ex‑Mattress pickup: instant quote below; reserve with a 50 % deposit
  • City bulk pickup: free; book in Austin Recycles app or 3‑1‑1
  • Salvation Army: call 1‑800‑SA‑TRUCK; bed must be spotless & tagged

schedule pickup

  1. Full‑service pickup (inside, 1 h 30 m window)
  2. Contactless pickup (outside, 3 h window)
  3. Pay deposit — 50 % today (non‑refundable) to lock your slot; pay the rest on‑site.
  4. Confirm & relax — instant email + text; we ping you before arrival, then haul away.

instant quote: use the booking form below (no obligation). Lock your spot with a 50 % deposit.

We recycle or donate every usable part—nothing goes to a landfill (Mattress Recycling Council)


free city pickup

Austin now gives every household three on‑demand bulk collections per year. Book through the Austin Recycles app, website, or by calling 3‑1‑1 (Austin Texas). Put items out by 5 : 30 a.m. on pickup day so they’re not skipped (KUT).


charitytakes beds?how to book
Salvation Armyyes if spotless & pest‑freecall 1‑800‑SA‑TRUCK or use SAtruck.org (Asherfield)
SAFE Alliancetwin / full onlyemail [email protected] (ex-mattress)
ReStorenew‑in‑bag onlysee donation guidelines (Austin Habitat for Humanity)

Charities refuse even tiny stains, so always check first (Reddit).


recycling drop‑offs

  • Ex‑Mattress recycling directory — find drop‑off sites nationwide fast. visit mattress‑recycling directory → /services/mattress‑recycling/

sell or give away

List a clean bed on Asherfield and keep 85 % of the sale. Facebook Marketplace works too if you have time to coordinate.


why recycle


faqs

cheapest way to get rid of a mattress?
City bulk pickup is free but may take 1–3 weeks (KUT). Need same‑day? Curbside pickup starts at $65 + item fees.

will a charity pick up my bed?
Sometimes—Salvation Army offers curbside pickup when beds are pristine and trucks are available (Asherfield).

do you serve apartments?
Yes. Pick full‑service pickup; we handle stairs and tight halls.

what happens to my mattress?
Springs become scrap steel and foam becomes carpet padding (themattressguyco.com)—helping Austin reach its zero‑waste goal (Austin Texas).


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