2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in Rockmart, GA.
5 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
See all 5 local optionsPolk County, Georgia · 27 options, 9 free · checked Sep 22, 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 Rockmart
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Rockmart (our Rockmart mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recyclingBook pickup online
- 2Drop-off options near Rockmart2 places that take mattresses, nearest 13 miles awayFree
- 3Junk removal options serving Rockmart4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Rockmart20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 5Donation options in Rockmart2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Polk County · Georgia rules · common questions · what to check first
2Drop-off options near Rockmart
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Rockmart. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Nearest
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
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Old Villa Rica Rd Convenience Center — household garbage and furniture drop-off
A Carroll County Board of Commissioners convenience center. The county publishes no residency check or decal requirement; it says "There is no charge for this service."
Conditions and source
"The convenience centers accept recyclables, household garbage, furniture & metal (excluding appliances designed to hold Freon)." Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm. Building materials, carpets, yard debris, tires and commercial debris must instead go to the Carroll County Transfer Station, 439 Simonton Mill Road.
Not confirmed: Mattresses are not named; the county lists "furniture".
Not confirmed: A local news report describes a $50 annual convenience-center fee not reflected on the county page.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
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3Junk removal options serving Rockmart
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
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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 Rockmart
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 Rockmart
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 Polk County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Rockmart and its neighbors.
- Polk County, Georgia runs six staffed convenience centers, two of which take furniture by name - but no page names a mattress and no page publishes a price. The county's description: 'Polk County operates six staffed convenience centers for use by county residents to dispose of household waste. Commercial waste or waste generated by commercial operations is prohibited. All centers have recycling bins for cardboard, aluminum, and paper.' The site list spells out what each one takes. Baldwin Cut Center, 861 Atlanta Hwy, Rockmart, GA 30153, on the old Atlanta Highway, takes 'Household waste, limbs & brush, furniture, and electronics; recycling bins'. Canal Street Center, 604 Canal St, Cedartown, GA 30125, south of the old Rome Plow, takes the same. The other four are household waste and brush only: Davis Road Center, 260 Davis Rd, Cedartown, GA 30125, behind Home Depot; U.S. 278 Center, 3493 Rockmart Hwy, Rockmart, GA 30153, east of the old landfill; Prospect Road Center, 1805 Prospect Rd, Aragon, GA 30104, near Long Station Road; and U.S. 27 South Center, 309 Benedict Loop, Cedartown, GA 30125, near the Farmers Store. Hours for the centers are posted as Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a notice that 'WINTER HOURS WILL BE OBSERVED BEGINNING 11/2' on the same schedule. Four items are refused outright and sent to the county landfill: 'The following items are not accepted at any convenience center and must be taken to the Grady Road Landfill: scrap lumber, carpet, tires, building materials.' A mattress appears on neither list. Source Not confirmed: Polk County publishes no mattress fee and names mattresses, bedding and box springs nowhere - neither among the furniture that the Baldwin Cut and Canal Street centers accept nor among the four items the centers refuse. No mattress drop-off is established in the county. Not confirmed: No fee of any kind is published for the convenience centers, and no page says that use of them is free. Not confirmed: The county publishes no rate schedule, address or hours for the Grady Road Landfill: its own landfill page carries only a contact form.
- Polk County, Georgia collects nothing at the curb. Public Works lists its primary responsibilities as 'the maintenance of roads, bridges, road signs, drainage and vegetation control', and the only waste function it describes is the six staffed convenience centers for county residents to dispose of household waste. No curbside garbage service, bulky item collection, large item program or special pickup is published anywhere in the department's pages. For the county landfill the department offers no information at all beyond a form: 'For questions, concerns, or comments regarding the Polk County Landfill, please click here to access our contact form.' Source Not confirmed: No county bulky item collection is published for Polk County, and no page says the county does not run one. Not confirmed: Whether Cedartown or Rockmart 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 Rockmart
Is there free mattress disposal in Rockmart?
Yes: Old Villa Rica Rd Convenience Center — household garbage and furniture drop-off (53 Old Villa Rica Rd, Temple, GA); 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 Rockmart?
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.