How to get rid of a mattress in Lakeland (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Lakeland 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.
Polk County, Florida · 28 options, 9 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Lakeland has a mattress recycling option — book a recycling pickup online with our Lakeland 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 Lakeland
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Lakeland (our Lakeland mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Lakeland$125
- 2City curbside pickup in LakelandBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Lakeland2 places that take mattresses, nearest 10 miles awayFrom $10
- 4Junk removal options serving Lakeland4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Lakeland20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Lakeland2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Florida rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Lakeland?
Use our Lakeland 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 Lakeland. 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 LakelandRun 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 Lakeland
Lakeland’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 Lakeland bulk junk collection (mattresses)
Customers within Lakeland city limits on the city's solid waste service. Households with grey garbage cans and black recycling cans are Polk County customers and are told to contact Polk County on 863.284.4319 instead.
Conditions and source
Used furniture, mattresses, box springs and bed frames are listed bulk junk items. Collections must be booked in advance by emailing solidwastemanagement@lakelandgov.net with the address and material type, or calling 863.834.8773. Customers receive four free yard waste or bulk junk collections, up to 20 cubic yards each, per calendar year (January 1 to December 31); collections beyond that are $13.81 per cubic yard with a $30.66 minimum. Items must not exceed eight feet in length.
- $0 — 'Customers are provided four (4) free yard waste or bulk junk collections, up to 20 cubic yards each, per calendar year.' The calendar year runs January 1 to December 31.
- Plus $30.66 — Surcharge beyond the four free collections: 'Bulk Junk Collections in excess of four (4) free collections per year is $13.81 per cubic yard, with a $30.66 minimum.' The recorded amount is the $30.66 minimum; larger loads are billed by the cubic yard. Rates effective 10/1/2025.
Not confirmed: No wrapping or bagging rule is published for mattresses.
Not confirmed: The lead time for booking is not published.
Not confirmed: The city does not say where bulk junk is taken.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Lakeland
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Lakeland. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Polk County North Central Transfer Station self-haul drop-off
'The North Central Transfer Station (NCTS) is open only to Polk County residents to dispose of their waste materials more conveniently.' 'Out of county residents and waste are not accepted.' The adjoining North Central Landfill is for commercial haulers only and residents are redirected to the transfer station.
Conditions and source
Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The station accepts cars, small trucks and utility or enclosed trailers; all other vehicles must use the landfill. All incoming loads are subject to a $10 minimum fee and must be secured. Garbage/Trash (Class 1) is $46 per ton, rising to $48.30 per ton on Oct. 1 2026. Cash, check, debit or credit cards are accepted.
Not confirmed: No mattress-specific fee is published.
Not confirmed: The form of proof of Polk County residency is not published.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$10
Visit sitePolk County Northeast Landfill Customer Convenience Center bulk drop-off
'The Northeast Landfill Customer Convenience Center Pilot Program is now open to Polk County residents.' Residents must provide proof of Polk County residency. Commercial use of the facility is not allowed, including automated dump trailers.
Conditions and source
Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The centre takes household, yard and bulk waste, residential construction debris, tyres and scrap metal at a flat rate: $10 for a car, SUV or pickup; $18 with a utility or enclosed trailer shorter than 6 feet; $27 with a 6-to-16-foot trailer; tyres $5 each. No cash is accepted - tap to pay, Apple Pay, debit and credit cards only. Household chemicals, electronics, batteries, biomedical waste, oversized tyres, used motor oil and filters, refrigerators and freezers, pressurised cylinders and firearms or explosives are not accepted.
- $10 — Flat rate for a car, SUV or pickup: 'Polk County residents will be able to dispose of their waste for a flat rate. The rates will be as follows: Cars/SUV/Pickups - $10.' Proof of Polk County residency is required and no cash is accepted.
- Plus $18 — Surcharge rate for a larger vehicle: 'Cars/SUV/Pickups with shorter than 6-foot utility or enclosed trailers- $18.' A 6-to-16-foot trailer is $27.
Not confirmed: Mattresses are not named individually; they fall under bulk waste.
Not confirmed: The pilot programme's end date is not published.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$10
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Lakeland
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 Lakeland
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 Lakeland
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.
Florida mattress disposal rules
- Florida DEP publishes a County Recycling Coordinator Listing (PDF/Excel) for finding county contacts; files dated March 14, 2014. No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on Florida DEP waste reduction pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments. Source
Questions people ask about Lakeland
Is there free mattress disposal in Lakeland?
Yes: City of Lakeland bulk junk collection (mattresses); 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 Lakeland?
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 Florida?
Florida DEP publishes a County Recycling Coordinator Listing (PDF/Excel) for finding county contacts; files dated March 14, 2014. No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on Florida DEP waste reduction pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments.
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.