How to get rid of a mattress in Marietta (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Marietta 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.
Cobb County, Georgia · 31 options, 8 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Marietta — 2 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Marietta 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 Marietta
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Marietta (our Marietta mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Marietta$125
- 2City curbside pickup in MariettaBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near Marietta5 places that take mattresses, nearest 15 miles awayFrom $10
- 4Junk removal options serving Marietta4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Marietta20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Marietta2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Georgia rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Marietta?
Use our Marietta 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 Marietta. 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 MariettaRun 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 Marietta
Marietta’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.
Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta mattress donation pickup
Donors inside the Furniture Bank's pickup area, which 'includes most of Cobb, Gwinnett, Fulton and DeKalb counties', confirmed by entering a zip code on the pickup request form.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are accepted in any condition. Specialty beds (bunk, loft, murphy, water beds), mattress toppers, futons, cribs, sleeper sofas and items over six feet tall are refused. Two scheduled pickup tiers are offered: a standard service described as free to low cost and a priority service at low to medium cost; neither handles large appliances or disassembly. Drivers decide acceptance at the door, and inside-the-home pickup requires prior arrangement.
Not confirmed: The pickup tiers are described only as 'Free - Low' and 'Low - Medium' cost; no dollar amounts are published.
Not confirmed: 'Most of ... Fulton' is not defined by zip code, so coverage of an individual Atlanta address is not guaranteed.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Marietta
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Marietta. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cobb County transfer station mattress drop-off (GFL Environmental)
Open to in-county and out-of-county customers at different rates. 'Valid Georgia driver's licenses are the only proof of residence accepted by GFL Environmental.'
Conditions and source
Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday and county holidays, at 1897 County Services Parkway, Marietta. In-county residents pay $14.00 for 0-400 lbs and $0.03 per lb over 400 lbs; out-of-county residents pay a $70.00 minimum at $70.00 per ton. A per-item 'Mattress $16.00 each' charge is published.
- $14 — In-county residents, 0-400 lbs; $0.03 per lb over 400 lbs. A valid Georgia driver's licence is the only accepted proof of residence.
- $16 — 'Mattress $16.00 each' — per-item charge published alongside the weight-based rates; the page does not say whether it replaces or is added to them.
- $70 — Out-of-county residents: '$70.00 min / $70.00 per ton'.
Not confirmed: The page does not say whether the $16.00 mattress charge replaces or is added to the weight-based rate.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published.
Not confirmed: Cobb County provides no kerbside collection, so self-haul or a private hauler is the only route.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$16plus $14 for the load or entry
Visit siteNearest
CHaRM Atlanta mattress and box spring drop-off
Open to residents and businesses; Live Thrive publishes no residency restriction.
Conditions and source
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1110 Hill St SE. Spring mattresses and box springs are accepted; foam mattresses, foam toppers and mattresses that are wet or heavily soiled cannot be accepted. Per-item recycling fees apply. A second site, CHaRM DeKalb at 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, is open Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- $15 — Twin and full mattresses and box springs, each. Spring mattresses only; foam mattresses, foam toppers and wet or heavily soiled mattresses are refused.
- $18 — Queen and king mattresses and box springs, each. Spring mattresses only; foam mattresses, foam toppers and wet or heavily soiled mattresses are refused.
Not confirmed: Whether an appointment is required for a mattress drop-off is not stated on the pages reviewed.
Not confirmed: No per-visit quantity limit is published.
Not confirmed: Whether the same mattress fees apply at the DeKalb site is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$15
Visit siteFurniture Bank of Metro Atlanta warehouse donation drop-off
Open to donors bringing small loads; large loads or moving-truck deliveries must be arranged in advance. No residency restriction is published.
Conditions and source
Small donation drop-offs are taken at the warehouse on weekdays between 1 and 3 p.m. Mattresses and box springs are accepted in any condition; specialty beds and mattress toppers are not. Drivers and warehouse staff decide acceptance on arrival.
Not confirmed: The Bouldercrest Road address is presented as a contact address on the give-furniture page; the FAQ does not restate a street address for the warehouse drop-off window.
Not confirmed: No per-visit quantity limit is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteThe other 2 places, further out
Paulding County Landfill mattress and box spring disposal
'Proof of residency is required.' 'Out of county loads will not be accepted on Saturdays', and the 'Out of county fee is a minimum of $50.00 for the first 500lbs then pro-rated at $75.00 a ton'.
Conditions and source
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. - 12 Noon, closed Sunday and all major holidays, at 65 County Services Lane, Dallas, phone 770-445-5356. Fees effective January 1, 2023: 'Minimum Load: $20 up to 500 pounds', 'Gate Rate: $75 per ton'. Effective 4/12/2025 there is a '$10.00 surcharge per mattress box spring'.
- $20 — 'Minimum Load: $20 up to 500 pounds', then 'Gate Rate: $75 per ton'. Effective January 1, 2023. Proof of residency is required.
- $50 — 'Out of county fee is a minimum of $50.00 for the first 500lbs then pro-rated at $75.00 a ton'. 'Out of county loads will not be accepted on Saturdays.'
- Plus $10 — Surcharge effective 4/12/2025: '$10.00 surcharge per mattress box spring', charged on top of the load rate.
Not confirmed: The page does not define the accepted proof of residency.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$20
Visit siteCheapest
Cedar Mountain Landfill — household refuse drop-off
County residents pay the published resident load rate; the fee list distinguishes county residents from out-of-county users.
Conditions and source
Household refuse, county residents: "$10 per load up to 500 pounds", or "$8 per load up to 500 pounds" when the load also contains recycling; "Recycling Only: No Charge"; Freon items "$16 each". Mattresses are not itemised. Hours "Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last weigh-in at 4:30)".
Not confirmed: No mattress-specific fee published.
Not confirmed: Residency proof requirement not stated.
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 Marietta
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 Marietta
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 Marietta
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.
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 Marietta
Is there free mattress disposal in Marietta?
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 Marietta?
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 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.