How to get rid of a mattress in Bridgeport (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Bridgeport and listed them all below — pickup and recycling, drop-off sites, junk removal companies, store haul-away and donation — with what each one costs and the page we took it from.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut · 28 options, 10 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Bridgeport — 3 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Bridgeport mattress recycling partner.
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 Bridgeport
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Bridgeport (our Bridgeport mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Bridgeport$125
- 2Drop-off options near Bridgeport3 places that take mattresses, nearest 1 miles awayFree
- 3Junk removal options serving Bridgeport4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Bridgeport20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 5Donation options in Bridgeport2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Connecticut rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Bridgeport?
Use our Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport. 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.
- All 50 states covered
- 1M+ mattresses recycled
- 90% of materials recovered
Metro areas in all 50 states; book online. Small-town and rural coverage not stated.
$125a mattress · $155 with a box spring
See the price for BridgeportRun 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. Owned by the operator of this site.
$125 — Single mattress, per national FAQ.
$155 — Mattress and box spring set, per national FAQ.
$10 extra — Each flight of stairs.
Not confirmed: Per-city price may differ from the national FAQ.
Not confirmed: Recycling outcome per market not independently verified.
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 Bridgeport
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Bridgeport. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Bridgeport Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Bridgeport residents only; the Mattress Recycling Council locator flags the site "City Residents Only", and the City page allows out-of-city property owners only with proof of ownership of Bridgeport premises and one trip per day
Conditions and source
City page hours are Monday to Saturday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm year-round, while the Bye Bye Mattress locator gives summer hours (April 1-October 31) Mon-Fri 7am-4pm and Sat 7am-noon and winter hours (November 1-March 31) Mon-Fri 7am-3pm and Sat 7am-noon; the City's transfer station page also instructs that "Wood doors and mattresses must be cut in half", which conflicts with intact-mattress recycling
Not confirmed: The City's own page does not confirm the free mattress recycling status that the MRC locator publishes.
Not confirmed: The "cut in half" instruction on the City page is unreconciled with the site's listing as a Bye Bye Mattress recycling drop-off.
Not confirmed: Hours differ between the two sources.
Not confirmed: No per-visit mattress limit is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Bridgeport: Transfer Station
Bye Bye Mattress: Find a Location - full directory of collection sites and events
Free
Visit siteNearest
Fresh Start Furniture bed donation intake (twin and full mattresses, box springs and frames)
Donors in the current service locations of Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford and Trumbull
Conditions and source
All requests go through the online Service Request Form; donors either schedule a drop-off at the 140 Edison Avenue warehouse or request the pickup service, for which a nominal fee applies; only twin- and full-sized beds are listed, and clothing is not accepted
Not confirmed: The amount of the pickup fee is not published.
Not confirmed: Queen and king mattresses are not listed as accepted.
Not confirmed: Warehouse drop-off hours are not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County: Fresh Start Furniture
Fee not published
Visit siteFree
Hamden Transfer Station mattress and box spring recycling drop-off
Hamden residents; the Bye Bye Mattress locator flags the site "City Residents Only", so neighbouring New Haven residents are not covered
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs must be non-soiled; hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3:00pm and the 1st Saturday of each month 8:00am-11:45am; Hamden's separate curbside bulk pickup is capped at one mattress and one box spring per household
Not confirmed: Permit, sticker or proof-of-residency requirements are not stated on the town page.
Not confirmed: No per-visit limit on the number of mattresses dropped off is published.
Not confirmed: The page does not address use by non-Hamden residents.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bye Bye Mattress: Find a Location - full directory of collection sites and events
Free
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
3Junk removal options serving Bridgeport
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 Bridgeport
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. Connecticut law requires some of them to offer this; those come first.
- IKEA
- Ask provider
- Mattress purchase with delivery in California, Connecticut, Oregon or Rhode Island. Arranged via IKEA customer service; state recycling fee charged at purchase. Source
- 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
The other 15 retailers
- Rooms To Go
- Free
- New mattress with full service delivery. Not heavily soiled; not with Doorway Delivery. Source
- 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
- 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 Bridgeport
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.
Connecticut mattress disposal rules
- Connecticut mattress stewardship program (Public Act 13-42, first in US) run by MRC/Bye Bye Mattress. Residents discard mattresses at no cost via 135+ drop-off sites; 157 communities offer access via transfer stations, public works yards or curbside; 13 towns hold seasonal collection events. Municipal participation is voluntary, so local access varies. Source
- Connecticut recycling fee rises to $19.50 per mattress and foundation sold for use in CT on October 1, 2026 (announced July 1, 2026). Prior fee reported as $16.00 per unit since January 1, 2025. Source
- CT DEEP page (last updated March 2024): point-of-sale fee has funded the program since May 1, 2015; the state does not administer the program or control funds; CGS 22a-905c has DEEP evaluate it. Page calls mattresses problematic for landfills/incinerators but states no disposal ban. Source
Questions people ask about Bridgeport
Is there free mattress disposal in Bridgeport?
Yes: Bridgeport Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress participating site) (475 Asylum Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610); Hamden Transfer Station mattress and box spring recycling drop-off (231 Wintergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514); Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Bridgeport?
Published starting prices: A Bedder World mattress pickup from $125. 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: IKEA, Casper, Havertys, Purple, Raymour & Flanigan, Rooms To Go.
Are there state rules for mattress disposal in Connecticut?
Connecticut mattress stewardship program (Public Act 13-42, first in US) run by MRC/Bye Bye Mattress. Residents discard mattresses at no cost via 135+ drop-off sites; 157 communities offer access via transfer stations, public works yards or curbside; 13 towns hold seasonal collection events. Municipal participation is voluntary, so local access varies.
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.