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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.
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
- Full‑service pickup (inside, 1 h 30 m window)
- Contactless pickup (outside, 3 h window)
- Pay deposit — 50 % today (non‑refundable) to lock your slot; pay the rest on‑site.
- 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).
donate a clean bed
| charity | takes beds? | how to book |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | yes if spotless & pest‑free | call 1‑800‑SA‑TRUCK or use SAtruck.org (Asherfield) |
| SAFE Alliance | twin / full only | email [email protected] (ex-mattress) |
| ReStore | new‑in‑bag only | see 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
- America dumps 50,000+ mattresses every day (Mattress Recycling Council)
- Up to 90 % of each bed can be recycled (Sleep Foundation)
- Each mattress hogs about 40 ft³ of space in a landfill (Mattress Recycling Council)
- Austin aims to cut landfill trash 90 % by 2040 (Austin Texas)
- Springs become new steel, and foam turns into carpet pad (themattressguyco.com)
- Connecticut’s program has recycled 1 million+ mattresses, proving it works (Mattress Recycling Council)
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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