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How to get rid of a mattress in Union City, GA.
6 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Fulton County, Georgia · 33 options, 9 free · checked Sep 29, 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
6 ways to get rid of a mattress in Union City
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Union City (our Union City mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout GeorgiaBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in Union CityBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near Union City6 places that take mattresses, nearest 3 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Union City4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Union City20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Union City2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Fulton County · Georgia rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Union City
Use our Union City 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 Georgia. 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.
- Union City division
- Curbside or any room in the house
- 90% of materials recovered
Metro areas in all 50 states; book online. Small-town and rural coverage not stated.
From $89A pickup fee plus a recycling fee on each piece, so this is where it starts, not a price per mattress. Your total is shown at the booking step before you confirm.
Book recycling pickupRun 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. The price is a pickup fee plus a recycling fee on each piece, so it is a starting price rather than a rate per mattress, and a second piece collected on the same visit costs less than the first. The total for your items is shown at the booking step before you confirm. Owned by the operator of this site.
$89 — Pickup starts at $89. The price is a pickup fee plus a recycling fee on each piece; the total for your items is shown at the booking step.
Not confirmed: The recycling fee charged on each piece is not published separately; it is included in the total shown at the booking step.
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 Union City
Union City’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 Union City weekly curbside bulk collection (GFL)
All residents of Union City: "Green for Life (GFL) is responsible for all residential sanitation services in the City of Union City including pick up of garbage, recyclables, yard debris, and junk," and the city's guidelines say the renewed GFL partnership provides "all residents with curbside waste collection services" including weekly curbside bulk and yard waste removal. Code section 7-7 levies the monthly garbage removal tax against improved building lots and each water customer of the city.
Conditions and source
"You must call GFL at 770-474-9273 to be added to the Bulk & Yard Waste collection schedule. This must occur no less than 24 hours before your scheduled day of service." "The maximum number of bulk items to be collected each week is three (3). A higher number of items can be removed by calling for a Bulk Items (No Construction Material)" pickup on the same number. Carts must be at the curb no later than 5:00 a.m. on the service day, all garbage bagged and inside the cart, and nothing left outside the cart is serviced. Code section 7-5(a) provides that "Rubbish shall be collected upon request made to the city," and section 7-7(b) fixes the monthly charge: "The amount of tax or charge for removal of garbage from a residence is hereby fixed at eleven dollars and twenty-five cents ($11.25) per month," payable with the water bill with a ten percent late charge. Section 7-8 provides that "The amount of tax or charge for removal of extra trash from a residential lot shall be set from time to time and a schedule of such charges is on file in the office of the city clerk." Union City Hall is at 770-515-7953.
Not confirmed: Neither the city's page nor its guidelines name a mattress, so whether a mattress counts as one of the three weekly bulk items is not stated.
Not confirmed: Code section 7-8 authorizes a charge for extra trash from a residential lot and sets no figure; the schedule sits in the city clerk's office and is not published, so a fourth item or an extra bulk call must not be treated as free.
Not confirmed: The city does not say whether bulk items are landfilled or recycled.
Not confirmed: The guidelines document is undated and still carries Covid-19 wording.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 29, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Union City, GA - Public Services - Sanitation
City of Union City, GA - Curbside Bulk & Yard Waste Collection Guidelines (GFL residential flyer)
Code of Ordinances, City of Union City, Georgia, Chapter 7 - Garbage, Trash and Refuse
Fee not published
Visit siteFurniture 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 Union City
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Union City. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Nearest
Merk Miles Citizens Convenience Center drop-off
The city's page publishes no eligibility rule; it states only that the facility accepts customers until 15 minutes before closing time and gives the Community Relations & Services Division at 470-552-4311 for inquiries.
Conditions and source
The City of South Fulton's bulk waste page directs residents to take items its curbside crews will not collect to this convenience center at 3225 Merk Road. The city publishes no opening hours, accepted-material list or price schedule for the site.
Not confirmed: Whether mattresses are accepted is not published.
Not confirmed: No opening hours are published.
Not confirmed: No fees are published.
Not confirmed: Whether non-residents or commercial customers may use the center is not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteCedar 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 itemized. 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 siteCHaRM 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 siteThe other 3 places, further out
Furniture 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 siteCHaRM DeKalb mattress and box spring drop-off (by appointment)
Open to residents and businesses: the fee page prices both and states no residency rule. Appointments are required.
Conditions and source
1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032, 404-600-6386. By appointment only, Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed October 22, November 25 (early), 26 to November 28, 24 to December 28, December 31 and January 1. "Home mattresses and box springs" are charged "$15 TWIN/FULL; $18 QUEEN/KING PER MATTRESS OR BOX SPRING", the same for residents and businesses, and the page links a "MATTRESS RECYCLING VIDEO". The same non-profit's mattress post, recorded for CHaRM Atlanta, accepts spring mattresses only and refuses foam, foam toppers and wet or heavily soiled mattresses.
- $15 — Twin and full mattresses and box springs, each, at CHaRM DeKalb ("$15 TWIN/FULL ... PER MATTRESS OR BOX SPRING"); the same for residents and businesses. Appointment required.
- $18 — Queen and king mattresses and box springs, each, at CHaRM DeKalb ("$18 QUEEN/KING PER MATTRESS OR BOX SPRING"); the same for residents and businesses. Appointment required.
Not confirmed: The fee page does not distinguish the two sites; it is not stated in so many words that DeKalb charges the same as Atlanta, though the page says it lists items accepted at either.
Not confirmed: No per-visit quantity limit is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 29, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$15
Visit siteCheapest
Roswell Transfer Station mattress drop-off
Open to residents and non-residents for non-construction material: "As of July 1, 2025, the Roswell Transfer Station accepts non-construction materials from both residents and non-residents." The rate turns on residence: "Proof of residence within Roswell city limits is required to receive resident rates." Construction and demolition material is taken from Roswell residents only and is "currently not accepted from non-residents".
Conditions and source
The Non-Construction Waste Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 groups "Boxspring, Couch, Mattress" together, free to a Roswell resident and "$20 Each" to a non-resident. Bagged trash is free to residents and $3 per bag otherwise; lamps, rugs and vacuums free or $10 each; ordinary furniture free or $15 each. Hours are "Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m." at 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Not accepted: hazardous waste (anti-freeze, gasoline, lighter fluid, pesticides, propane tanks), yard waste (grass clippings, mulch, rocks, sand, tree limbs) and recyclables (appliances, cardboard, electronics, household batteries, lawn mowers, oil, metal, paint, tires). Roswell residents are directed to city household hazardous waste events and to the Roswell Recycling Center for those categories instead.
- $0 — "Free" for a Roswell resident: the Non-Construction Waste Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 lists "Boxspring, Couch, Mattress" at a resident fee of Free and "Proof of residence within Roswell city limits is required to receive resident rates." Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- $20 — "$20 Each" non-resident fee for "Boxspring, Couch, Mattress" under the same fee schedule effective July 1, 2025, since non-construction material has been accepted from non-residents as well as residents since July 1, 2025. A mattress and box spring would therefore be $40.00 for a household outside the Roswell city limits.
Not confirmed: The page does not state what form of proof of residence is accepted, nor any load limit on a resident's free drop-off.
Not confirmed: The page does not say what becomes of a mattress after drop-off, so the outcome is not established as recycling.
Not confirmed: No weekend hours are published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 29, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
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4Junk removal options serving Union City
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 Union City
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 Union City
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 Fulton County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Union City and its neighbors.
- Fulton County's solid waste and recycling page states that 'Fulton County has been incorporated into 15 small cities. Trash services are being provided through city management.' The county division's own activities are limited to landfill post-closure work at Morgan Falls plus asset and fleet management, and it links residents to each city's trash service page. Fulton County operates no resident drop-off or recycling centers of its own and provides no curbside collection. Source
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 Union City
Is there free mattress disposal in Union City?
Yes: Roswell Transfer Station mattress drop-off (1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009); 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 Union City?
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.