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How to get rid of a mattress in Covington, KY.
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Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Kenton County, Kentucky · 29 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 Covington
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Covington (our Covington mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout CovingtonBook pickup online
- 2Drop-off options near Covington4 places that take mattresses, nearest 11 miles awayFree
- 3Junk removal options serving Covington4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Covington20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 5Donation options in Covington2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Kentucky rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Covington
Use our Covington 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 Covington. 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.
- Covington 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
2Drop-off options near Covington
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Covington. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Nearest
Rumpke Sanitary Landfill drop-off (mattresses accepted)
The operator's facility page describes drop-off service at the landfill but states no residency requirement or restriction on walk-in residential customers
Conditions and source
Mattresses are listed among accepted materials along with municipal solid waste; the site is at 3800 Struble Rd in Colerain Township, phone (800) 828-8171
Not confirmed: No gate rate, per-mattress fee or minimum charge is published.
Not confirmed: No operating hours are published on the facility page.
Not confirmed: The page does not say whether residential walk-in customers are accepted or what payment is taken.
Not confirmed: Outcome is left unknown: it is a landfill, but the page does not state the fate of mattresses.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteCheapest
Kenton County disposal voucher redeemed at Bavarian Waste
'Kenton County residents'; vouchers are 'not intended for businesses'. 'Limit 1 voucher per Kenton County residential address per month; not to exceed 10 per year.' '200 vouchers per month will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Vouchers will not be issued during months that have a clean-up event scheduled.' Vouchers are obtained online or in person at Kenton County Public Works.
Conditions and source
Redeemed at Bavarian Waste, 12764 McCoys Fork Road, Walton, KY 41094, phone (859) 485-4416, 'Monday through Saturday, during normal business hours'. 'There is no cost to the voucher program', but mattresses carry a $5 additional fee. Load rules: for vans, SUVs and trucks 'Waste cannot be stacked higher than the cab'; trailers up to 8 feet may be stacked 'no higher than 3 feet'. Appliances, electronics, liquids, metals and tires are not accepted through the voucher.
- $0 — 'There is no cost to the voucher program.' Limit 1 voucher per Kenton County residential address per month, not to exceed 10 per year; 200 vouchers per month, first come first served.
- Plus $5 — Surcharge: mattresses are accepted under the voucher with a $5 additional fee.
Not confirmed: The page does not say what a resident pays at Bavarian Waste without a voucher.
Not confirmed: It does not say whether residents of incorporated cities inside Kenton County are eligible on the same terms.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteNew Life Furniture Bank mattress donation drop-off (Blue Ash)
Open to donors bringing items to the Blue Ash warehouse; a pickup option is offered separately with a $40 gas donation requested
Conditions and source
New and gently used mattresses and box springs in twin, full or queen only, free of rips, tears, stains or pet hair; king-size mattresses and box springs are refused, as is anything broken, stained, torn, carrying pet hair or beyond gently used; warehouse open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturdays by appointment
Not confirmed: No drop-off fee is stated.
Not confirmed: No pickup service-area boundary is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteThe other 1 place, further out
New Life standard mattress donation drop-off
Eligible screened standard mattress donations to warehouse; heavy lifting requires advance arrangements.
Conditions and source
Twin/full/queen mattress or box spring; no stains, tears or pet hair; driver/staff discretion. King priority-pickup exception not applied to drop-off.
Not confirmed: Drop-off fees, quantity/age limits and Saturday availability unknown; pickup conflicts retained separately.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 19, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
3Junk removal options serving Covington
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 Covington
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 Covington
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.
Kentucky mattress disposal rules
- Covington primary branch address is 4399 Boron Dr, while operator locator says 4399 Boron Ave, both Covington KY 41015. Preserve the street-suffix conflict. Source
- Kentucky EEC recycling page provides a Recycling Facility Directory by County (PDF), a commodity recycler search spreadsheet, and a County Solid Waste Coordinator directory. No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on EEC pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments. Source
Questions people ask about Covington
Is there free mattress disposal in Covington?
Yes: Kenton County disposal voucher redeemed at Bavarian Waste (12764 McCoys Fork Road, Walton, KY 41094); 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 Covington?
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 Kentucky?
Covington primary branch address is 4399 Boron Dr, while operator locator says 4399 Boron Ave, both Covington KY 41015. Preserve the street-suffix conflict.
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.