Need to get rid of a mattress in Seattle? Here are the best local choices, fast.
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1. Find a vetted local provider on our services hub
- Cost: Varies by provider.
- Convenience: One place to compare green options. Pick recycling centers or removal pros.
- Eco‑friendliness: We highlight planet‑friendly services first.
- Speed: Many offer same‑day or next‑day.
- Risk: Curated listings reduce guesswork.
2. Seattle Public Utilities bulky item pickup (curbside)
- Cost: About $30 per item (refrigerators $38).
- Convenience: Schedule a pickup; set item at the curb.
- Eco‑friendliness: Treated as garbage; choose reuse or recycling if you can.
- Speed: Usually within days; call to book.
- Risk: Fees apply; follow set‑out rules.
Serves: Seattle (SPU “Special item collections” and bulky item info).
3. Self‑haul to Seattle transfer stations (North or South)
- Cost: $35 minimum per load; $165 per ton after that.
- Convenience: Drive‑through; open daily with posted hours.
- Eco‑friendliness: Mattresses are landfilled at Seattle stations.
- Speed: Quick off‑peak; expect lines on weekends.
- Risk: Secure your load; fees if mixed with other trash.
Serves: Seattle (North & South Transfer Stations).
See rates → · South station info →
4. Recycle at King County transfer stations (nearby)
- Cost: $30 handling fee per mattress, futon, or box spring (limit 6).
- Convenience: Recycling offered at Bow Lake, Factoria, Shoreline, Vashon, and Enumclaw stations.
- Eco‑friendliness: Materials are deconstructed and recycled.
- Speed: Drive‑through; check wait times.
- Risk: No wet mattresses; fees and limits apply.
Serves: Nearby King County facilities.
Where to recycle mattresses (King County) →
5. Dispose at King County stations (if not recycling)
- Cost: $33.39 per item disposal fee at certain stations.
- Convenience: Same drive‑through flow as above.
- Eco‑friendliness: Landfill—choose recycling when possible.
- Speed: Same‑day drop‑off.
- Risk: Fees and station‑specific rules apply.
Serves: Nearby King County facilities.
6. Private hauler – LoadUp (on‑demand)
- Cost: Starts around $79 for a single bulky item; add‑on items cost less each.
- Convenience: Book and pay online; upfront pricing.
- Eco‑friendliness: Donates or recycles when possible.
- Speed: Same‑day or next‑day in many ZIPs.
- Risk: Fees vary by item and access.
Serves: Seattle.
7. Private hauler – 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK?
- Cost: On‑site quote based on truck space (no fixed price online).
- Convenience: Full‑service removal; they do the lifting.
- Eco‑friendliness: Sorting for donation/recycling where possible.
- Speed: Same‑day often available.
- Risk: Price unknown until crew arrives.
Serves: Seattle area.
8. Donation (call first)
- Cost: Free if accepted.
- Convenience: Pickup or drop‑off varies by charity.
- Eco‑friendliness: Best if your mattress is like‑new.
- Speed: Slower; plan ahead.
- Risk: Most charities do not take used mattresses—call to confirm.
Notes: Evergreen Goodwill does not accept mattresses; Salvation Army acceptance varies by location and driver.
Goodwill donation guidelines → · Salvation Army pickup page →
9. Finder tools for events and facilities
- Cost: Often free or low‑cost at special events.
- Convenience: Use national locators to find drives and recyclers.
- Eco‑friendliness: Prioritize recycling over landfill.
- Speed: Events are date‑based; arrive early.
- Risk: Limits per vehicle; check rules.
Try: ByeByeMattress (events/facilities) or Earth911 (facility search).
10. DIY break‑down (last resort)
- Cost: Free, but takes time and tools.
- Convenience: Cut foam and wood; bag fabric and small parts.
- Eco‑friendliness: Reuse steel and wood; landfill the rest.
- Speed: Slow.
- Risk: Sharp springs—use gloves and eye protection.
People also ask
- How much is bulky item pickup in Seattle? About $30 per item. Source
- What is the cheapest legal option? SPU bulky pickup (~$30) or self‑haul ($35 minimum per load). Source Source
- Where can I recycle a mattress near Seattle? King County stations like Bow Lake, Factoria, Shoreline, Vashon, and Enumclaw accept mattresses for recycling (fee applies). Source
- Does Goodwill take mattresses? No, Evergreen Goodwill does not accept them. Source
- How fast can a private hauler come? Same‑day or next‑day is common; check LoadUp for instant prices. Source
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Citations used
- SPU special/bulky item collection and fees. Seattle.govSeattle.gov
- Seattle transfer station rates (minimum $35; $165/ton). Seattle.gov
- King County mattress recycling (stations + $30 handling fee, limits). King County
- King County disposal fee for mattresses (where recycling not available). King County
- LoadUp Seattle pricing starts at $79 (junk removal page). LoadUp
- 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK? pricing model (truck‑space estimate). 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
- Evergreen Goodwill donation rules (no mattresses). evergreengoodwill.org
