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How to get rid of a mattress in College Park, MD.
6 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Prince George's County, Maryland · 31 options, 11 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 College Park
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - College Park (our College Park mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout College ParkBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in College ParkBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree–$20
- 3Drop-off options near College Park4 places that take mattresses, nearest 5 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving College Park4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in College Park20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in College Park2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: College Park rules · Maryland rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - College Park
Use our College Park 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 College Park. 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.
- College Park 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 College Park
College Park’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 College Park bulky refuse collection (mattress and box spring count as two items)
Single-family owner-occupied residences and single-family rental properties that pay for City trash services, under Ordinance 20-O-02 as corrected by Ordinance 22-O-01. The published allowance is written only for those two categories; residents of multi-family buildings are not addressed.
Conditions and source
"Bulk trash includes furniture, mattress and box spring wrapped in plastic, rugs, lumber (with nails bent down) and large bulky items." Collected "on Thursdays and Fridays by appointment only"; "All bulky refuse collections must be scheduled in advance and the caller must identify the quantity and type of items when scheduling a collection", and "Bulky refuse items must be set out neatly and separated by type." The allowance is counted per item, so a mattress and its box spring use two of it: up to four collections and 20 items per fiscal year free for an owner-occupied single-family home, four collections and 29 items for a single-family rental that pays for City trash. "Mattresses and boxsprings must be wrapped in plastic, or placed in a plastic mattress bag, in order to be collected." Construction and demolition materials — asphalt, shingles, tar paper, soil, dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete or blocks — are not accepted, and contractor-generated construction material is refused. Trash carts go out by 7:00 a.m. on the collection day or the night before and must be off the curb before midnight.
- $0 — free within the published allowance — up to four bulky refuse collections and a maximum of 20 bulky refuse items per fiscal year for a single-family owner-occupied residence, or 29 items for a single-family rental property that pays for City trash services; a mattress and a box spring count as two items
- $20 — "a $20 collection fee per item over the allowable number of items will be imposed"
- $100 — oversized, overweight or improperly sorted material, or a collection requiring a crane — $100 per collection, per hour
Not confirmed: the City does not publish a bulky collection allowance for multi-family or apartment properties
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 28, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bulk & Special Trash Collections | City of College Park, Maryland
Free–$20plus $100 per trip
Visit sitePrince George's County curbside bulky trash collection (Clear the Curb)
Residents who receive County trash and recycling services — about 180,000 homes in the County-contracted collection areas. Households served by a municipality or a private hauler are not covered.
Conditions and source
Up to four standard bulky items may be set out with the regular trash collection, with no appointment. Mattresses and box springs are accepted and must be covered in protective plastic encasement. Scrap tires and white goods must still be scheduled through PGC311.
Not confirmed: The county does not state a separate charge for the curbside bulky collection.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
What items are accepted in the curbside bulky trash collection program? | Prince George's County
Clear the Curb — Residential Collections | Prince George's County
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 College Park
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of College Park. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
College Park Clean Up Saturdays resident drop-off at Davis Hall
"You must be a resident of the City of College Park and bring proof of City residency to participate."
Conditions and source
Open on scheduled Clean Up Saturdays — "Fall Clean Up Saturdays" are listed for "October 10 and 24, 2026", "7:30 am - 12:00 pm" — at the Department of Public Works, Davis Hall, 9217 51st Avenue. Residents may bring "bulky trash, white goods, electronics recycling, brush, and yard trim", plus household batteries (limit 6), fluorescent bulbs (limit 4) and block Styrofoam. "Bulk trash brought to DPW on cleanup days does not count toward bulk trash limits, nor are any fees applied for appliances, televisions, or monitors." Not accepted: bricks, concrete, rocks, and hazardous materials such as shingles, propane tanks, car batteries, paint and smoke detectors. Outside these events the yard is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for used motor oil only.
Not confirmed: the City does not state on this page whether a mattress must still be wrapped when a resident brings it in themselves
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 28, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteNearest
A Wider Circle qualifying mattress donation
Accepted goods at Silver Spring donation center; no appointment; Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 9–5, Tue 9–4; Thu/Sun closed.
Conditions and source
Clean, functional, gently used without tears, stains, damage or excessive wear; no mold/mildew; mechanical/hospital beds excluded.
Not confirmed: Size/age and pest-specific limits unknown. Ward 8 and clothing bins not verified mattress locations.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 18, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteBrown Station Road Sanitary Landfill disposal
County citizens, residents and local businesses only; proof of residency is required and companies must prove in-county waste generation. Access to the disposal area is limited to commercial trucks — cars, SUVs and pickups up to three-quarter ton are directed to the convenience centers instead.
Conditions and source
Open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., closed Sundays. Standard rate $90 per ton effective July 1, 2026. Pickup trucks greater than three-quarter ton, modified vehicles, commercially marked vehicles, trailers and commercial loads pay the standard rate with a $10 minimum charge. Payment by cash, credit card or account only.
Not confirmed: The landfill page does not price mattresses separately.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill | Prince George's County
$10
Visit siteThe other 1 place, further out
Free
Prince George's County convenience center bulky drop-off (mattresses)
Prince George's County citizens and residents; proof of residency is required. Residential pickup trucks, cars, SUVs and passenger vans up to three-quarter ton must use the Brown Station Road or Missouri Avenue Convenience Centers and are not charged, provided the vehicle is residential in use and unmodified; trailers and commercial or commercially marked vehicles do not qualify and are sent to the landfill scales.
Conditions and source
The landfill page directs standard bulky items 'such as furniture, mattresses, cabinets, doors, and carpet' to the Brown Station Road Convenience Drop-off Center at 3501 Brown Station Road. Open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sunday.
Not confirmed: The Convenience Center's own acceptable-materials page lists bulk trash as unacceptable, contradicting the landfill page; confirm with PGC311 before making a trip.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill | Prince George's County
Brown Station Road Convenience Center | Prince George's County
Free
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving College Park
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 College Park
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 College Park
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 College Park itself says
What we established about this city in particular — including where it runs nothing of its own and residents have to look elsewhere.
- College Park's set-out rule for carts: they must be "placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day, or you can put them out the night before", and residents should "remove your carts from the curb before midnight of your collection day". The refuse collection program is described as covering "all City residents that participate in the City's refuse collection program"; the City provides up to two refuse carts free of charge per household, with an annual cost of $50 for a third and a maximum of three. Source Not confirmed: the City publishes no illegal-dumping fine amount on its trash pages; Chapter 110 "Fees and Penalties" is cited by the bulk ordinance but its penalty schedule could not be read from a primary page in this pass
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 College Park
Is there free mattress disposal in College Park?
Yes: College Park Clean Up Saturdays resident drop-off at Davis Hall (9217 51st Avenue, College Park, MD 20740); A Wider Circle qualifying mattress donation (9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910); Prince George's County convenience center bulky drop-off (mattresses) (3501 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772). Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in College Park?
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.