How to get rid of a mattress in Smyrna (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Smyrna and listed them all below — pickup and recycling, city curbside collection, drop-off sites, junk removal companies, store haul-away and donation — with what each one costs and the page we took it from.
Kent County, Delaware · 29 options, 9 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Smyrna has a mattress recycling option — book a recycling pickup online with our Smyrna 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
6 ways to get rid of a mattress in Smyrna
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Smyrna (our Smyrna mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Delaware$125
- 2City curbside pickup in SmyrnaBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Smyrna3 places that take mattresses, nearest 9 miles awayFrom $7.50
- 4Junk removal options serving Smyrna4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Smyrna20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Smyrna2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Delaware rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Smyrna?
Use our Smyrna 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 Delaware. 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 SmyrnaRun 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
2City curbside pickup in Smyrna
Smyrna’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.
Kent County curbside garbage collection — bulk item pickup
Provided in Kent County garbage collection districts, defined as areas 'in Kent County outside of the limits of any incorporated municipality'; the Department of Public Works serves 'most areas that are typically not in a municipality'. Incorporated towns and cities arrange their own collection.
Conditions and source
Weekly collection Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Mattresses are named as an acceptable bulk item. 'A maximum of 4 Bulk Items will be taken each week. There is no additional fee for bulk item collection.' The item must fit in the truck, be manually liftable and crushable; sleep sofas only if the inside mechanism is removed. Containers out the night before.
Not confirmed: Annual assessment amount for the service is not published on the guidelines.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Kent County, DE — Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste Collection Service Guidelines
Free
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Smyrna
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Smyrna. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station self-haul disposal
"DSWA landfills are available for use by all Delaware residents"; no permit is required and waste must be generated within Delaware
Conditions and source
The authority publishes no mattress-specific or bulky-item fee, so a mattress is charged as solid waste by weight: $80.00 per ton with a $7.50 minimum charge per vehicle (FY27 schedule, July 1 2026 - June 30 2027). Hours: Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; construction and demolition material is not accepted from contractors or anyone using a dump trailer or double-axle trailer.
Not confirmed: Mattresses are never named on the authority's site, so it is not stated whether they are accepted by name, recycled or landfilled
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
New Castle County facilities - DSWA
Delaware Solid Waste Authority Fiscal Year 2027 User Fee Schedule
$7.50
Visit siteSandtown Landfill self-haul disposal
No residency restriction is published; DSWA facilities are open to the public at the published user fees.
Conditions and source
Open Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. FY2027 user fees: solid waste $80.00/ton, C&D $80.00/ton, with a minimum charge of $7.50 per vehicle. Kent County's own trash guidelines direct residents to Sandtown Landfill for items its curbside crews cannot take.
Not confirmed: No per-mattress fee published.
Not confirmed: Outcome (recycled vs landfilled) not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Delaware Solid Waste Authority Fiscal Year 2027 User Fee Schedule
$7.50
Visit siteCherry Island Landfill self-haul disposal
"DSWA landfills are available for use by all Delaware residents"; no permit is required and waste must be generated within Delaware
Conditions and source
The authority publishes no mattress-specific or bulky-item fee, so a mattress is charged as solid waste by weight: $80.00 per ton with a $7.50 minimum charge per vehicle (FY27 schedule, July 1 2026 - June 30 2027). Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted.
Not confirmed: Mattresses are never named on the authority's site, so it is not stated whether they are accepted by name, recycled or landfilled
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
New Castle County facilities - DSWA
Delaware Solid Waste Authority Fiscal Year 2027 User Fee Schedule
$7.50
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Smyrna
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 Smyrna
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 Smyrna
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.
Delaware mattress disposal rules
- DNREC's Recyclopedia was opened in a browser and its full A–Z "All Topics" index rendered (about 580 entries, from 5 GALLON WATER JUGS to ZIP TIES). There is no MATTRESS or BOX SPRING entry: the index runs MATCHES, MECHANICAL PENCILS, MEDICATION. Typing "mattress" into the topic search box returned no autocomplete suggestion. The nearest related entries are CARPET and PLASTIC FURNITURE. Delaware therefore publishes no statewide mattress guidance through its resident-facing item lookup. Source
- DNREC's Delaware Recycles page states recycling is governed by the Universal Recycling Regulations (7 DE Admin Code 1305) and the Regulations Governing Solid Waste (7 DE Admin Code 1301). The Universal Recycling Law requires every hauler providing residential trash collection to also provide recycling collection, and requires businesses, schools, non-profits and governments to participate. The only stated landfill ban is yard waste: "Yard waste may not be disposed of with your trash or in Delaware landfills." The only product ban described is the plastic bag ban. Special Wastes covers pharmaceuticals, electronics and used oil. No mattress stewardship program, mattress landfill ban or retailer take-back mandate appears; mattress disposal is handled by local governments and DSWA facilities. Source
- Mattress Recycling Council's Program States page names exactly four program states — California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon. Delaware is not among them, confirming there is no MRC-run mattress stewardship program or Bye Bye Mattress free drop-off network in Delaware. Source
Questions people ask about Smyrna
Is there free mattress disposal in Smyrna?
Yes: Kent County curbside garbage collection — bulk item pickup; 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 Smyrna?
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: Casper, Havertys, Purple, Raymour & Flanigan, Rooms To Go, Saatva.
Are there state rules for mattress disposal in Delaware?
DNREC's Recyclopedia was opened in a browser and its full A–Z "All Topics" index rendered (about 580 entries, from 5 GALLON WATER JUGS to ZIP TIES). There is no MATTRESS or BOX SPRING entry: the index runs MATCHES, MECHANICAL PENCILS, MEDICATION. Typing "mattress" into the topic search box returned no autocomplete suggestion. The nearest related entries are CARPET and PLASTIC FURNITURE. Delaware therefore publishes no statewide mattress guidance through its resident-facing item lookup.
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.