2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in Sandersville, GA.
5 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
See all 5 local optionsWashington County, Georgia · 26 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 Sandersville
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Sandersville (our Sandersville mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recyclingBook pickup online
- 2Drop-off options near Sandersville1 place that takes mattressesFree–$30
- 3Junk removal options serving Sandersville4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Sandersville20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 5Donation options in Sandersville2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Washington County · Georgia rules · common questions · what to check first
2Drop-off options near Sandersville
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Sandersville. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Washington County Collection Center furniture and bedding drop-off
Gated behind the county garbage card. A Garbage Card Holder "May dispose of the following types of garbage at the Collection Center (limited to 300 pounds per load at no charge) upon showing their card, over 300 pounds there will be a charge of $30 minimum, $60 per ton (2000lbs)," and the listed types are "Construction and Demolition (Includes building materials only)," "Limbs and Yard Waste," "Furniture and bedding" and "Metal (will be recycled)." The county presses the point: "Note: with this change, it is very important that you have your garbage card with you when you visit the Collection Center." A city resident who holds no card is not turned away but pays from the first pound: "Without a garbage card the minimum charge will be $30. Heavier loads will be $60 per ton," and "City Residents may purchase a Garbage Card from the Washington County Board of Commissioners. The fee is $169.00/year. The fee will be prorated based on purchase date. Cash, checks, or money orders are accepted." Businesses and contractors "May dispose of the same types of garbage at the Collection Center, but it must be weighed and will pay a per ton rate to Ryland. The charge will be $60 per ton with a minimum charge of $60."
Conditions and source
"Effective July 1, 2025: The new site for the Collection center is 4700 Kaolin Road, Sandersville, GA. This is the site of the old County Landfill. Ryland Environmental will be the Operator of the Collection Center for Washington County. This is also the site of a new Transfer Station for all garbage collected in the County." Hours are given as "Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm," closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, phone 478-552-5330; the page's own contact block instead gives Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. "Ryland accepts cash, checks, or credit cards for payment." The county's former landfill is gone — its FAQ says the Washington County landfill "has been permanently closed as of October 1, 2015" — and household garbage still goes to any of 31 dumpster sites around the county. Tires are not taken here: they "must be dropped off at the Washington County Road Department located at 1862 Kaolin Rd, Sandersville, GA 31082," at $5.00 each up to 17 inches, $8.50 each for 17.5 to 19.5 inches, $17.00 each for 20 to 24.5 inches and $30.00 each for farm tires with bar tread.
- $0 — Free for a Washington County Garbage Card Holder within the weight allowance. The county's Collection Center page says a card holder "May dispose of the following types of garbage at the Collection Center (limited to 300 pounds per load at no charge) upon showing their card," and "Furniture and bedding" is one of the four listed types. The card must be shown: "with this change, it is very important that you have your garbage card with you when you visit the Collection Center." Effective July 1, 2025, with the center at 4700 Kaolin Road, Sandersville.
- $30 — Minimum charge of $30 once the free allowance is passed or where there is no card: for a Garbage Card Holder, "over 300 pounds there will be a charge of $30 minimum, $60 per ton (2000lbs)"; for a city resident without a card, "Without a garbage card the minimum charge will be $30. Heavier loads will be $60 per ton." A business or contractor pays more: "The charge will be $60 per ton with a minimum charge of $60." A city resident may instead buy a Garbage Card from the Washington County Board of Commissioners for $169.00 a year, prorated by purchase date.
Not confirmed: The county names "Furniture and bedding" but never the word mattress or box spring, so whether an attendant reads a mattress into "bedding" is the county's call and is not spelled out on the page.
Not confirmed: The page gives two different sets of hours, Monday through Saturday in its hours section and Monday through Friday in its contact block.
Not confirmed: Who holds a Garbage Card without buying one is not explained; the page says only that city residents may purchase one, implying the card accompanies a county garbage assessment that the page does not describe.
Not confirmed: No weight is published for a mattress, so whether one falls inside the 300-pound free allowance is not established from the page.
Not confirmed: The county's own FAQ still gives the Collection Center address as 2122 Kaolin Road, which this page supersedes effective July 1, 2025.
Not confirmed: Whether a mattress left here is landfilled or recycled is not stated; only metal is said to be recycled.
From the provider’s own page, checked Nov 8, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free–$30
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3Junk removal options serving Sandersville
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 Sandersville
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 Sandersville
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 Washington County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Sandersville and its neighbors.
- Washington County, Georgia publishes no pickup for a large item. Its Collection Center page describes a county garbage system built on drop-off: 31 dumpster sites around the county where a garbage card holder "May continue to dispose of their household garbage ... as they do now," and the Collection Center at 4700 Kaolin Road for the heavier categories, which is also "the site of a new Transfer Station for all garbage collected in the County." Nothing on that page or in the county's FAQ offers a curbside bulky item pickup, a large item appointment, a cleanup day or a voucher, and no county page states a price for collecting anything from a residence. The county does contract out solid waste collection — its own solid waste bid document says the contractor is not required to collect and dispose of the tires and white goods collected at the Collection Center — but the published route is household garbage, and a mattress is answered by the Collection Center's "Furniture and bedding" category, not by a pickup. Source Not confirmed: Whether the county's contracted collection is curbside at every address or only cart service to the dumpster sites is not published, and no bulky item provision appears in it, so no collection service has been modeled. Not confirmed: The 31 dumpster site locations and hours are not published on the Collection Center page. Not confirmed: The county's solid waste collection and disposal request for proposals was read only through a search summary, not in full, and its bulky item terms were not checked. Not confirmed: Sandersville's own city collection arrangements were not researched here and belong to the city pass.
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 Sandersville
Is there free mattress disposal in Sandersville?
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 Sandersville?
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.