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How to get rid of a mattress in Aberdeen, MD.
6 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Harford County, Maryland · 27 options, 8 free · checked Sep 28, 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 Aberdeen
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Aberdeen (our Aberdeen mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout MarylandBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in AberdeenBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree–$30
- 3Drop-off options near Aberdeen1 place that takes mattresses, nearest 7 miles awayFrom $8
- 4Junk removal options serving Aberdeen4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Aberdeen20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Aberdeen2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Aberdeen rules · Harford County · Maryland rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Aberdeen
Use our Aberdeen 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 Maryland. 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.
- Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen
Aberdeen’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 Aberdeen residential bulk pickup (one free a fiscal year, then charged)
"Each residential unit is allotted (1) one free bulk pick up per fiscal year" — the fiscal year running July 1 to June 30. "For each additional pick up, beyond (1) one free pickup per fiscal year, residents shall pay a fee in accordance with the City's fee schedule prior to the pickup." A resident who runs a business from the residence generating more than the City's containers hold must use a commercial hauler instead.
Conditions and source
A mattress is on the City's own accepted list: "Mattress" and "Box spring" both appear in Category B, "These items are too large to fit in a Toter or have features that require a special pick-up". Booking: call 410-297-4259, or complete the Large or Small Bulk Collection Request form and email it to dpw@aberdeenmd.gov; DPW replies within three business days. "DO NOT PLACE ITEMS OUT UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN CONTACTED." "A & B items are picked up on Friday by appointment only." "Residents are limited to no more than 3 large items and/or 3-5 small items." "Items must be at the curb no later than 5AM on collection day." A large and a small request count as two separate pickups scheduled on two different days, so only one of them can be the free annual one — "You may choose which request will be paid for." The City also offers the alternative in the same breath: "Residents also have the option to take bulk items to Harford Waste Disposal Center, 410-638-3018."
- $0 — "Each residential unit is allotted (1) one free bulk pick up per fiscal year." The Department's form repeats it: "Residents receive one bulk pick-up per fiscal year (July 1-June 30) at no charge." A mattress and a box spring are both on the City's Category B bulk list, so the first bulk visit of the fiscal year covers a bed at no charge, subject to the limit of no more than three large items.
- $30 — City Code § A550-1L(4)(a)[1], amended 6-3-2024 by Ord. No. 24-O-12: "Large appliances (i.e., mattresses, couches, dressers, sofas, stoves, refrigerators, etc.) up to three bulky items per pickup: $30 per item", payable before the pickup is scheduled and applying only to bulk pickups beyond the one free pickup per fiscal year. Note that the Department of Public Works' own Large Bulk Collection Request form instead prints "Large Items: $20 each" and counts "Mattress/Box Spring (per set)" as a single item; the City publishes both figures and does not say which prevails.
Not confirmed: The City publishes two different large-item prices — $30 per item in the adopted fee schedule (§ A550-1L, amended June 3, 2024) and "$20 each" on the Department's own Large Bulk Collection Request form, where "Mattress/Box Spring (per set)" counts as one item — and which applies was not established
Not confirmed: Whether bulk items are landfilled or recovered is not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 28, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free–$30plus $0 per trip
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Aberdeen
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Aberdeen. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Harford Waste Disposal Center residential mattress drop-off
"The Harford Waste Disposal Center is open for residential customers only" — "All drivers of cars, vans, pick-ups, and trailers must present a valid Maryland driver's license with a current Harford County address." Commercial customers must be licensed and use the Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh instead.
Conditions and source
Mattresses count as trash, so the vehicle-type fee applies to the whole load: $8 per visit for an automobile or SUV, $11 per visit for a pick-up truck, passenger van or trailer with a bed no more than 8 feet long and 3 feet high. Anything larger needs an approved waiver, crosses the scales and pays $117 per ton with an $11 minimum taken before dumping. Open Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; arrive by 2:30 p.m. for trash disposal, and vehicles arriving between 2:45 and 3 p.m. that cannot unload in time are turned away. Cash and credit cards only — no checks or debit cards.
- $8 — "Automobile/Sport Utility Vehicle — $8 per visit" for a load containing trash; mattresses are named as trash. Effective 7/10/2023.
- $11 — "Pick-up truck/Passenger Van*/Trailer (maximum bed 8 feet long and 3 feet high) — $11 per visit" for a load containing trash such as mattresses. Effective 7/10/2023.
- Plus $11 — Surcharge route for oversize loads: vehicles not meeting the car or pick-up criteria complete a waiver and cross the scales, paying an $11 minimum before dumping and then $117 per ton of material disposed on the way out.
Not confirmed: No per-mattress price is published; the charge covers the whole load by vehicle type
Not confirmed: The county does not say whether mattresses are recycled or landfilled, though the site is the county landfill
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$8
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen itself says
What we established about this city in particular — including where it runs nothing of its own and residents have to look elsewhere.
- Sources disagree: Aberdeen publishes two different prices for the same mattress, and the cheaper one is on the form the resident actually fills in. The Department of Public Works' current Large Bulk Collection Request sheet is headed "Large Items: $20 each (Items over 50 lbs. that require extra effort to remove. Up to 3 items per pick-up.)" and its first tick box is "_____ Mattress/Box Spring (per set)" — so on the form a mattress and its box spring together count as one item, not two, which is the opposite of how most towns count them. Its footnote repeats the allowance: "Residents receive one bulk pick-up per fiscal year (July 1-June 30) at no charge. Additional requests shall be subjected fees which shall be paid for prior to scheduling." The Small Bulk Collection Request sheet is headed "Small Items: $10 per pick-up (Items under 50 lbs. that one person can easily remove. No more than 5 items per pick-up.)" The City Code's adopted fee schedule, § A550-1L as amended June 3, 2024, instead sets "$30 per item" for large items and "$20 per pickup" for small. Both figures are published by the City, neither is dated on the forms, and a resident cannot tell from the City's pages which will be charged. Source Not confirmed: Which figure is actually charged for a mattress after the free annual pickup — $30 per item under the 2024 fee ordinance, or $20 each with a mattress and box spring counted as one set on the DPW's own request form — was not established, and no contact was made
What Harford County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Aberdeen and its neighbors.
- Harford County runs no curbside collection at all, bulky or otherwise. "Private hauling companies provide trash and recycling collection services in Harford County. Your trash collector is also collects your recycling." "If your recycling or trash is not picked up, please contact your trash collector directly. Harford County does not perform or manage trash collection services." The county licenses haulers only: "Harford County licenses, but does not endorse, trash collectors." Licensed residential collectors listed are Bartenfelder Sanitation Services, 410-457-5550; Casella (formerly GFL), 410-457-0404; and Harford County Trash Services, 443-841-6253. Division of Environmental Services: 3135 Scarboro Road, Street, MD 21154, 410-638-3018. Source Not confirmed: Hauler bulky-item and mattress pickup prices are set privately and are not published by the county
- Harford County states in its own FAQ that mattresses are accepted at the Harford Waste Disposal Center: "The Harford Waste Disposal Center accepts many materials for disposal from county residents including: putrescible household trash and garbage; bulky items such as furniture, bookshelves, used carpeting, etc.; mattresses and cushions; single stream recyclables including paper & cardboard, plastic containers, rigid plastics, aluminum & steel cans, and glass jars & bottles; used motor oil & antifreeze; … used clothing; scrap, including metal … construction & demolition debris … latex paint; yard trim …" The same FAQ set confirms the county's own trash route and that the transfer station is closed to residents: "Harford County directs the private businesses that collect trash to dispose of it at a solid waste transfer station located at the Baltimore County Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh… This facility is not open to county residents. It is only open to the private trash companies. Harford County residents can drop-off their trash and recyclables at the Harford Waste Disposal Center on Scarboro Road in Street." The Tollgate yard trim drop-off takes yard trim only. Source Not confirmed: The FAQ does not say whether mattresses are recycled; the HWDC is the county landfill
- Not an option: Harford County's main furniture-reuse outlet refuses mattresses. Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna's ReStore at 1013 Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen, MD 21001, (443) 567-7698, states "WE NO LONGER ACCEPT BEDS OR BEDFRAMES" and "NO HEADBAORDS – NO FOOTBOARDS – NOTHING RELATED TO BED", and lists "Mattresses and box springs" among items it does not take. Store hours are Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with donation drop-off Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Source
Maryland mattress disposal rules
- No Maryland mattress stewardship program in effect. HB0984 (2026RS, Mattress Stewardship Program - Establishment; prior HB0858 of 2025) would require a producer plan to MDE by July 1, 2031 and ban landfill/incinerator disposal from Jan 1, 2035; legislative page shows last status as House committee hearing (2/27), with no enactment. Source
- MDE Producer Responsibility page lists electronics, architectural paint, and packaging programs only; no mattress program. No statewide mattress landfill ban found on MDE pages as of 2026-09-22. Source
- MDE Recycling page says each county and city runs its own recycling program and tells residents to check their county's recycling website or call the county. Source
Questions people ask about Aberdeen
Is there free mattress disposal in Aberdeen?
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 Aberdeen?
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 Maryland?
No Maryland mattress stewardship program in effect. HB0984 (2026RS, Mattress Stewardship Program - Establishment; prior HB0858 of 2025) would require a producer plan to MDE by July 1, 2031 and ban landfill/incinerator disposal from Jan 1, 2035; legislative page shows last status as House committee hearing (2/27), with no enactment.
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.