2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in El Mirage, AZ.
6 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Maricopa County, Arizona · 27 options, 8 free · checked Sep 24, 2026
Researched from each provider's own pages and approved for publication by Tim Sumerfield, who has worked in mattress recycling for over a decade. How we check these listings
6 ways to get rid of a mattress in El Mirage
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - El Mirage (our El Mirage mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout ArizonaBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in El MirageBook a date with the city and leave it at the curb$10
- 3Drop-off options near El Mirage1 place that takes mattresses, nearest 9 miles awayFree–$50.58
- 4Junk removal options serving El Mirage4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in El Mirage20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in El Mirage2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Arizona rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - El Mirage
Use our El Mirage mattress recycling partner, A Bedder World.
A Bedder World is a curbside and in-home mattress pickup service, recycling mattresses for homes and businesses throughout Arizona. They take it from the curb or carry it out of any room, and you book online and see the full price before you confirm.
- El Mirage division
- Curbside or any room in the house
- 90% of materials recovered
Metro areas in all 50 states; book online. Small-town and rural coverage not stated.
From $89A pickup fee plus a recycling fee on each piece, so this is where it starts, not a price per mattress. Your total is shown at the booking step before you confirm.
Book recycling pickupRun by the founder of this site. Every other option here is listed so you can compare.
Prices, conditions and sources
Curbside or inside pickup; stairs and long carries cost extra. The price is a pickup fee plus a recycling fee on each piece, so it is a starting price rather than a rate per mattress, and a second piece collected on the same visit costs less than the first. The total for your items is shown at the booking step before you confirm. Owned by the operator of this site.
$89 — Pickup starts at $89. The price is a pickup fee plus a recycling fee on each piece; the total for your items is shown at the booking step.
Not confirmed: The recycling fee charged on each piece is not published separately; it is included in the total shown at the booking step.
A Bedder World states it serves homes and businesses, listing bulk removal for hotels, apartments and commercial customers alongside residential pickup. Source
A Bedder World states it covers 1,000+ cities across all 50 states, with next-day pickup available. Source
A Bedder World states it removes the mattress from anywhere on the property, so pickup is from the curb or from inside the home. Source
A Bedder World states 90% of mattress materials are recovered and commits to sending none to landfill. Source
A Bedder World states it has recycled more than 1 million mattresses. Source
2City curbside pickup in El Mirage
El Mirage’s own collection service takes the mattress from outside your home. You normally have to book a date in advance and follow their wrapping rules.
City of El Mirage twice-yearly bulk trash collection events (by appointment)
Residential solid waste customers who receive weekly trash service and hold a current residential account with the City of El Mirage. An appointment is compulsory and registration opens about a month before each event, with the Fall 2026 pre-registration window given as August 17 to September 12, 2026. Registration needs the active utility account number (middle six digits). Renters and third-party payers must go through their management company. The fee is $10 per collection, added to the following utilities bill, and the account must be current.
This year’s was on Sep 12, 2026 — it has already happened, and the town has not published next year’s date yet.
Conditions and source
Two events a year, Spring and Fall. Items must be in place before 5:30 a.m. on the appointment day; they may go out the night before but not days before. Place them at the front of your property in the street against the curb, like a parked car — no alley collection — stacked neatly parallel to the street without blocking the street or sidewalk, and with four feet of clearance from hydrants, vehicles, walls, fences and trees. The pile cannot exceed 6 feet high by 6 feet wide by 10 feet long and the whole pile must fit inside those measurements or it will not be collected. Tree limbs cut to four-foot segments, eight inches diameter or smaller; leaves, grass and clippings bagged or tied; palm fronds stacked and tied; cactus in a sturdy cardboard box no larger than 2ft x 2ft x 2ft. Refused: hazardous and biohazardous waste, liquids, Freon appliances, construction material and inert material. Setting out without an appointment earns a red tag and a report to Code Compliance, and setting out in front of a property where you do not live is treated as illegal dumping and reported to Code Compliance. The city names mattresses as exactly what the events are for: residents "can get rid of large-sized trash, like mattresses, personal landscape trimmings, and other over-sized waste".
Not confirmed: No per-household limit on the number of mattresses is published beyond the overall pile dimensions
Not confirmed: Whether the material collected is recycled or landfilled is not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 24, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$10
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near El Mirage
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of El Mirage. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Glendale Municipal Landfill self-haul disposal
Open to Glendale households and to surrounding communities under intergovernmental agreements. Glendale residents get the resident rate and the free monthly load on presenting a current city utility bill and picture identification; the waste must be generated from their residential property.
Conditions and source
Open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sundays and official holidays. Accepted: municipal solid waste, construction debris, yard clippings, pets, non-infectious medical waste and limited household hazardous waste; up to five de-rimmed residential car or truck tires are free. Prohibited: automobiles, batteries, tires beyond the residential allowance, asbestos, infectious medical waste and industrial process wastes.
- $0 — No charge for one load of up to 2,000 pounds of refuse generated from the resident's own Glendale property, once a month, on presenting a current city utility bill and picture identification.
- $50.58 — Minimum charge per transaction outside the free monthly resident load; tonnage is billed at $55.58 per ton, with excess weight beyond the resident allowance at a reduced $15.79 per ton, neither of which is representable as a trip price.
Not confirmed: No mattress-specific fee or acceptance statement is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free–$50.58
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving El Mirage
Companies that come to your home and carry the mattress out, so you need no vehicle. The prices below are starting prices unless stated — stairs, box springs and extra items add to them.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? mattress removal
Franchise network; coverage varies by ZIP (some ZIPs not serviced).
Conditions and source
In-person estimate before work; single items priced by size, minimum charge applies (amount not published). Donates or recycles where possible.
Not confirmed: Coverage varies by ZIP.
Not confirmed: No published mattress price.
Not confirmed: Recycling/donation not guaranteed per job.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Ask provider
Visit siteCollege HUNKS mattress removal
Franchise network; coverage varies by ZIP.
Conditions and source
Free estimate at start of job; price depends on location and job. Mattress recycled or disposed of; few donation centers take mattresses.
Not confirmed: Coverage varies by ZIP.
Not confirmed: No published price.
Not confirmed: Recycling vs landfill not stated per location.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Ask provider
Visit siteJunk King mattress disposal
100+ franchise locations in U.S. and Canada; coverage varies by ZIP.
Conditions and source
Free onsite/photo/phone estimate; pricing varies by location. Works with local recyclers and donation partners.
Not confirmed: Coverage varies by ZIP.
Not confirmed: No published mattress price on primary pages.
Not confirmed: Per-location recycling outcome not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Ask provider
Visit siteThe other 1 companies
The Junkluggers mattress removal
Franchise network; find a local Junkluggers; coverage varies by ZIP.
Conditions and source
Free up-front estimate; most locations offer same-day pickup. Donates/recycles/repurposes when possible.
Not confirmed: Coverage varies by ZIP.
Not confirmed: No published price.
Not confirmed: Disposal of non-reusable mattresses not described.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Ask provider
Visit site5Store haul-away options in El Mirage
If you are replacing the mattress, the shop will often take the old one when they deliver. Usually one old mattress per new one, and only if it is dry and clean.
- Casper
- Free
- Casper mattress order with In-Home Delivery & Setup ($249), continental US; one used mattress per mattress ordered. Sanitary condition judged on site; box springs must be removable intact. Source
- Purple
- Free
- Non-California: free with Rejuvenate mattresses; $200 add-on for select Essentials/Restore mattresses. Mattress only (no box springs); unsanitary mattresses may be refused. Source
- Raymour & Flanigan
- Free
- New mattress purchase with delivery; free with mattress set of $500+. Safe, sanitary, free of rips and tears. Source
- Rooms To Go
- Free
- New mattress with full service delivery. Not heavily soiled; not with Doorway Delivery. Source
The other 15 retailers
- Saatva
- Free
- New Saatva mattress with white glove delivery; select removal at checkout; continental US. Clean, undamaged mattress/foundation only; no adjustable bases, frames, waterbed or Sleep Number bases. Source
- Sam's Club
- Free
- Select mattresses with White Glove Delivery; free White Glove for Plus members buying online; not PR/AK/HI. Haul-away on request; biohazard items refused. Source
- Tempur-Pedic direct
- Free
- Mattress (not TEMPUR-Cloud), power base or foundation bought directly from Tempur-Pedic; like-for-like. Adult 18+ present; bedding removed; unsanitary/heavily soiled items may be refused. Source
- Amazon
- $79.99
- Purchased with an eligible mattress; available in select cities. One mattress or box spring; no bodily fluids or bed bugs; adult present. Source
- Avocado Green Mattress
- Ask provider
- Avocado In-Home Delivery & Setup order in select areas; must buy the equivalent item. Subject to local health regulations; no bed frames/furniture. Source
- Bob's Discount Furniture
- Ask provider
- New mattress/foundation delivered via BOBtastic White Glove Delivery. Safe and sanitary condition. Source
- Costco
- Ask provider
- Costco mattress delivery in select areas; one-for-one like item. Not damaged, soiled or infested; ready at delivery; additional fees may apply. Source
- Helix Sleep
- $219
- Helix order with In-Home Setup & Removal selected at checkout; contiguous 48 states. Stained/soiled items may be refused. Source
- IKEA
- $30
- Mattress or box spring bought in store with in-home delivery, in select markets / ZIP codes in the continental US; not online orders. Removal may be on a different date from delivery. Source
- Living Spaces
- Ask provider
- Full Service Delivery; request at checkout. Stained/soiled mattresses not eligible. Source
- Macys
- $25
- Macy's mattress with White Glove ($125) or Room of Choice ($75) delivery; one-for-one. No stained, soiled or bed-bug items; no frames/adjustable bases/furniture. Source
- Mattress Firm
- Ask provider
- Mattress ordered for delivery from Mattress Firm; one-for-one. Box spring removed only if new order includes one; no wet, unsanitary or infested bedding; no furniture. Source
- Mattress Warehouse
- $29.99
- With delivery of a new purchase; add before delivery date. Mattresses/box springs only; stained items excluded. Source
- Resident (Nectar, DreamCloud)
- $199
- Nectar or DreamCloud order with paid White Glove Delivery, where offered. Removal at the provider's discretion; may be unavailable in some areas; CA/RI/CT add a state-mandated fee. Source
- Sleep Number
- Ask provider
- With a Sleep Number bed delivery: included with Ultimate delivery ($350) or added for $100 with Premium/Doorstep; one disposal per Smart Bed delivered. Adult 18+ present; no bed bugs/extreme soiling; Doorstep customers must put the old bed outside. Source
6Donation options in El Mirage
Most charities will not take a used mattress. These are the ones we checked, including the ones that say no.
- The Salvation Army (satruck.org): accepted-items list includes 'Mattresses' and beds; also says local ordinances and need vary by location and to call 1-800-SA-TRUCK to confirm what a local center accepts. Source
- Doesn’t take mattresses. Habitat for Humanity national ReStore guide: 'Mattresses and box springs are not accepted.' Source
Policies vary by branch. Call before you carry one over — we asked each of the big three directly: Goodwill, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity.
Arizona mattress disposal rules
- New River county address is 41835 North New River Road, Phoenix 85087, while ADEQ lists 41835 N Lake Pleasant, Peoria 85382. Rainbow Valley county street number is 17795 versus ADEQ 17735. Cave Creek county city label differs from ADEQ Carefree. Source
- County receiving list includes 15 transfer stations plus Western Regional Landfill. It differs from ADEQ on Double Adobe direction (6996 N versus S Central Highway), Bowie ZIP (85643 versus 85605), Tombstone ZIP (85638 versus 85352), Sunsites city/ZIP and Bisbee road spelling (Tovreaville versus Torveaville). Source
- ADEQ Composting, Recycling & HHW FAQs (revised Oct. 28, 2025) read in full, including the collapsed accordion panels. No statewide mattress stewardship program, landfill ban or retailer take-back appears anywhere on the page. The resident recycling panel tells people to use the ADEQ eMap or to search "City of [where you live] recycling", and if the municipality offers nothing, to search "[County you live in] recycling" for a drop-off service. Mattress disposal in Arizona is handled by local governments. Source
- The statewide locator ADEQ links from its recycling pages is the "Arizona Recycling Locator" ArcGIS Experience app. Its own text says the app covers E-Waste, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and General Recycling in your community, and carries an ADEQ disclaimer that it cannot verify the listed items will be accepted at all locations and that residents should contact the facility. There is no mattress or bulky-item category among the three advertised layers. Source
- Mattress Recycling Council's Program States page names exactly four states where it operates recycling programs under enacted mattress recycling laws: California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon. Arizona is not among them, confirming there is no MRC-run mattress stewardship program or Bye Bye Mattress free drop-off network in Arizona. Source
Questions people ask about El Mirage
Is there free mattress disposal in El Mirage?
Yes: Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup; Havertys complimentary mattress removal; Purple In-Home Setup with mattress removal. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in El Mirage?
Published starting prices: A Bedder World mattress pickup from $89. Stairs, box springs, and extra items can add fees.
Will the store take my old mattress when I buy a new one?
Several retailers offer haul-away with a new mattress delivery, usually with conditions: Casper, Havertys, Purple, Raymour & Flanigan, Rooms To Go, Saatva.
Are there state rules for mattress disposal in Arizona?
New River county address is 41835 North New River Road, Phoenix 85087, while ADEQ lists 41835 N Lake Pleasant, Peoria 85382. Rainbow Valley county street number is 17795 versus ADEQ 17735. Cave Creek county city label differs from ADEQ Carefree.
What to check before you go
- Say if the mattress is wet, stained, or has any sign of pests — that is the usual reason one is turned away.
- Ask what the total will be. Box springs, stairs, and extra items are often charged separately.
- Check you qualify. Many sites serve only residents of their own city or county.