2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
5 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
See all 5 local optionsCatoosa County, Georgia · 27 options, 8 free · checked Nov 8, 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 Fort Oglethorpe
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Fort Oglethorpe (our Fort Oglethorpe mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recyclingBook pickup online
- 2Drop-off options near Fort Oglethorpe2 places that take mattresses, nearest 4 miles awayFrom $20
- 3Junk removal options serving Fort Oglethorpe4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Fort Oglethorpe20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 5Donation options in Fort Oglethorpe2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Catoosa County · Georgia rules · common questions · what to check first
2Drop-off options near Fort Oglethorpe
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Fort Oglethorpe. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Walker County Landfill mattress and box spring disposal ($17.00 in county, $20.00 out of county)
Open to in-county and out-of-county customers at different published rates: the Walker County Landfill Material List and Rate Guide carries one column of in-county items and one of out-of-county items, and mattresses appear in both. No proof-of-residency rule, decal, sticker or permit is published, and the guide does not say how the county establishes which rate applies.
Conditions and source
Open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on Sunday. 'All customers must offload their waste and exit the facility by 4:00 p.m. Large loads that cannot be unloaded quickly may be turned away.' Household garbage must be bagged, not loose; bring your own tools; no scavenging. The county reserves the right to refuse any waste at any time. A box spring is priced the same as a mattress, so a bed set is two charges. A minimum fee of $7.00 per load in county, or $9.00 out of county, also appears on the rate guide. Couches and loveseats are $10.00 each, white goods containing a refrigerant system $25.00 in county, and household garbage $56.00 per ton in county. Free recycling bins sit at the transfer station. Rates took effect July 1, 2025. Call 706-375-8910.
- $17 — 'Mattress & Boxsprings' at '$17.00' each under in-county items on the Walker County Landfill Material List and Rate Guide, rates effective July 1, 2025. A box spring is priced the same as a mattress.
- $20 — 'Mattresses & Boxsprings' at '$20.00' each under out-of-county items on the same rate guide, effective July 1, 2025 - the charge for waste brought in from outside Walker County.
Not confirmed: The rate guide does not say whether the $7.00 in-county or $9.00 out-of-county minimum load fee is charged on top of the per-mattress charge or instead of it.
Not confirmed: No proof-of-residency rule is published for ordinary landfill use, so how the in-county rate is established is not stated.
Not confirmed: Whether the mattress is landfilled or recycled is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Nov 8, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Walker County Landfill - Material List and Rate Guide, rates effective July 1, 2025
$20
Visit siteCatoosa County Transfer Station mattress and box spring disposal ($33.25 each)
No residency rule is published. The county's landfill page states the rates and the accepted items without limiting use to Catoosa County residents, and names no proof of residency, decal, sticker or permit.
Conditions and source
Managed by Republic Services. Open Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm, with no entering the gate after 4:45pm, and Saturday 8:00am to 1:45pm; 'Must be unloaded and out by closing time!' Acceptable items are household trash and C & D materials. Propane and compressed gas tanks, paint, hazardous chemicals, gas, kerosene and state or federally regulated contaminants are refused. A regulatory fee of 4.25% of the total charge is added to every transaction. Payment is by credit or debit card only - no Discover cards, cash or checks. County equipment may not be used to offload materials from private vehicles, so be prepared to unload your own.
Not confirmed: No residency rule is published for the transfer station, so whether a non-resident may use it is not established.
Not confirmed: One street address is published for the whole landfill department, covering the transfer station, the Recycling & Drop Off Center and the inert landfill.
Not confirmed: No minimum charge is published alongside the per-mattress rate, and whether the mattress is landfilled or recycled is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Nov 8, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Catoosa County, Georgia - Landfill, transfer station and recycling rates
$33.25
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
3Junk removal options serving Fort Oglethorpe
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 Fort Oglethorpe
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 Fort Oglethorpe
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 Catoosa County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Fort Oglethorpe and its neighbors.
- Catoosa County collects nothing at the curb. The Public Works Department's published responsibilities are drainage, emergency service coordination, grading, mowing rights of way, permits for driveways and tiles, county road and right of way maintenance, shoulder work, signage, the county inert landfill, striping and mosquito control. No curbside garbage service, bulky item collection, large item program or special pickup appears among them, and the department's own FAQ routes residents with city concerns to separate report-a-concern forms for the City of Ringgold and the City of Fort Oglethorpe. Self-haul to the county's transfer station is therefore the county layer's only route for a mattress in Catoosa County. Source Not confirmed: No county bulky item collection is published for Catoosa County, and no page says the county does not run one. Not confirmed: Whether Fort Oglethorpe or Ringgold runs its own bulky collection is a city-level question and was not researched here.
Georgia mattress disposal rules
- Georgia EPD recycling resources page sends residents to Earth911's ZIP-code locator and the Georgia Recycling Coalition. It notes scrap tires are banned from Georgia landfills but lists no mattress rule. No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on Georgia EPD pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments. Source
Questions people ask about Fort Oglethorpe
Is there free mattress disposal in Fort Oglethorpe?
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 Fort Oglethorpe?
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 Georgia?
Georgia EPD recycling resources page sends residents to Earth911's ZIP-code locator and the Georgia Recycling Coalition. It notes scrap tires are banned from Georgia landfills but lists no mattress rule. No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on Georgia EPD 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.