2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in Wheat Ridge, CO.
5 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Jefferson County, Colorado · 28 options, 9 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
5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Wheat Ridge
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Wheat Ridge (our Wheat Ridge mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Wheat RidgeBook pickup online
- 2Drop-off options near Wheat Ridge3 places that take mattresses, nearest 8 miles awayFree
- 3Junk removal options serving Wheat Ridge4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Wheat Ridge20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 5Donation options in Wheat Ridge2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Wheat Ridge rules · Colorado rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Wheat Ridge
Use our Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge. 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.
- Wheat Ridge 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
2Drop-off options near Wheat Ridge
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Wheat Ridge. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Wheat Ridge free Large Item Drop-Off Program
City of Wheat Ridge residents, who must show proof of residency — a current utility bill or a government-issued photo ID showing their current address. This replaces the earlier curbside program that was capped at the first 190 registering households.
Conditions and source
One event, Saturday, May 15, 2027, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Anderson Park, W 44th Avenue and Field Street. Five-item limit per household. Beds — mattress, box spring and frame — are named on the acceptable items list, along with other furniture, white goods, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, doors, bicycles, exercise equipment and carpet. Refused: appliances with freon, microwaves, TVs, monitors and computers, tires, engine blocks and automotive parts, batteries and lithium-battery items, propane tanks and fuel containers, construction debris, chemicals, paint, household trash, and gravel, asphalt, rock, sod, dirt, concrete or brick. Inquiries at 303-205-7611.
Not confirmed: The city does not say whether mattresses taken at the event are recycled or landfilled.
Not confirmed: Only one event date is published; whether a second annual date will be added is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 24, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteNearest
SustainAbility Westminster mattress drop-off
All-city access to Westminster hard-to-recycle center.
Conditions and source
Mattress-specific conditions and current price not yet verified.
- $15 — Mattress topper, each, as published by the operator for the Westminster Sustainability Center.
- $30 — Mattress or box spring, each, as published by the operator for the Westminster Sustainability Center.
Not confirmed: Confirm current mattress fee, any entrance charge and condition restrictions.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 18, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
SustainAbility locations and access
$15
Visit siteTower Landfill mattress drop-off
Residential and business waste accepted at the main gate; no residency restriction stated. Open continuously from Monday 5 a.m. through Saturday 3 p.m., excluding Sundays, Christmas and New Year.
Conditions and source
Mattress/box-spring fee is charged on top of the vehicle load price. Visitors must wear the provided safety vest, children under 16 must stay in the cab, and no scavenging is allowed.
- $44 — Car load price, before fuel/environmental/user fees; operator estimates $68 with fees.
- $55 — Each mattress or box spring, charged on top of the load price (2026 gate pricing).
Not confirmed: Whether mattresses are recycled rather than landfilled is not stated.
Not confirmed: No condition limits (wet, soiled, bed bugs) published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 18, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$55plus $44 for the load or entry
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
3Junk removal options serving Wheat Ridge
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 site4Store haul-away options in Wheat Ridge
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
5Donation options in Wheat Ridge
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.
What Wheat Ridge itself says
What we established about this city in particular — including where it runs nothing of its own and residents have to look elsewhere.
- 2026 free large-item pickups on May 9 and May 16 are past and registration is closed. Restricted to first 190 eligible residences; one approved item, excluding apartments/townhomes/condos and businesses. Page announces a switch to drop-off in 2027 with details pending. Source Not confirmed: Find future 2027 event details when published; no ongoing pickup listing.
- Wheat Ridge runs no municipal trash collection at all and does not contract one on residents' behalf. The City's own residential waste engagement page states: "Currently, Wheat Ridge has an open market system for waste management, which means that residents individually choose and contract with licensed waste haulers operating in the City." The page describes alternatives the City studied — "a single-hauler contract, pay-as-you-throw system, districted waste hauling, enhanced licensing requirements, or an opt-in preferred hauler system" — and records that the final recommendations presented on November 18, 2024 kept the open market, favoring incremental steps including expanded cleanup events and permanent drop-off sites. For a mattress this means there is no city curbside collection to book; the household's own licensed hauler sets the terms, and the City's answer is its annual large-item drop-off event. Source Not confirmed: The page does not list the licensed haulers or state what a hauler license requires of them. Not confirmed: No city ordinance section, set-out window or illegal-dumping penalty is cited on this page.
Colorado mattress disposal rules
- Resources page still labels its rate link 2023 Gate Rate Sheet, while the separate Disposal Rates page links a PDF explicitly titled 2026. Preserve the link-label discrepancy rather than interpreting every resource as current. Source
- CDPHE list of residential materials prohibited from Colorado solid waste sites: lead-acid batteries, free liquids, used oil, waste tires, electronic devices/computers. Mattresses not listed. No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on CDPHE pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments. Source
Questions people ask about Wheat Ridge
Is there free mattress disposal in Wheat Ridge?
Yes: Wheat Ridge free Large Item Drop-Off Program (W 44th Avenue and Field Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033); Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup; Havertys complimentary mattress removal. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Wheat Ridge?
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 Colorado?
Resources page still labels its rate link 2023 Gate Rate Sheet, while the separate Disposal Rates page links a PDF explicitly titled 2026. Preserve the link-label discrepancy rather than interpreting every resource as current.
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.