How to get rid of a mattress in Gaithersburg (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Gaithersburg and listed them all below — pickup and recycling, city curbside collection, drop-off sites, junk removal companies, store haul-away and donation — with what each one costs and the page we took it from.
Montgomery County, Maryland · 28 options, 9 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Gaithersburg — 1 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Gaithersburg mattress recycling partner.
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 Gaithersburg
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Gaithersburg (our Gaithersburg mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Gaithersburg$125
- 2City curbside pickup in GaithersburgBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near Gaithersburg2 places that take mattresses, nearest 3 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Gaithersburg4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Gaithersburg20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Gaithersburg2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Maryland rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Gaithersburg?
Use our Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg. 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.
- All 50 states covered
- 1M+ mattresses recycled
- 90% of materials recovered
Metro areas in all 50 states; book online. Small-town and rural coverage not stated.
$125a mattress · $155 with a box spring
See the price for GaithersburgRun 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. Owned by the operator of this site.
$125 — Single mattress, per national FAQ.
$155 — Mattress and box spring set, per national FAQ.
$10 extra — Each flight of stairs.
Not confirmed: Per-city price may differ from the national FAQ.
Not confirmed: Recycling outcome per market not independently verified.
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 Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg’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.
Montgomery County bulk trash collection
Properties whose trash service is provided by Montgomery County. Residents whose trash service is provided privately or by a municipality must arrange collection with that provider instead.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are listed among accepted bulk trash item types, along with non-metal furniture and rolled and tied rugs and carpet. Requests are made through the County; items unacceptable for bulk trash may instead be brought by County residents to the Shady Grove Transfer Station or the Poolesville Beauty Spot.
Not confirmed: No per-collection price or annual collection limit is stated on the county's bulk trash page.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bulk trash – How to recycle/dispose – Montgomery County, Maryland
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 Gaithersburg
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Gaithersburg. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Nearest
Montgomery County Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Program
Montgomery County residents and businesses; the driver's licence is scanned to track the number of mattresses each resident and business brings to the facility. Effective 1 July 2026 mattresses arriving in commercial loads are refused unless accompanied by a residential manifest verifying same-day collection within Montgomery County, and all other commercial mattresses are turned away.
Conditions and source
Drop off in the Upper Lot of the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station, across from the household hazardous waste area. Mattresses, box springs and metal or wood foundations are accepted; crib and bassinet mattresses, fold-out sofa beds and futons, pillows, toppers and liquid- or gas-filled beds are not. Broken, bent or folded, water-saturated, bed-bug infested, faeces- or blood-stained and muddy items are refused.
Not confirmed: The county does not publish a price for residents using the mattress recycling programme.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Mattresses and box springs – How to recycle/dispose – Montgomery County, Maryland
Fee not published
Visit siteCheapest
Shady Grove Transfer Station resident trash drop-off
County residents. Loads of trash under 500 pounds are disposed of at no charge; the Transfer Station also accepts trash loads of 500 pounds or more, charged per the fee schedule.
Conditions and source
Route for bulk items that the curbside bulk trash collection will not take. Tree stumps more than three feet in diameter and large auto parts cannot be disposed of at the Transfer Station. Residential entrance open Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Not confirmed: The per-ton fee schedule for loads of 500 pounds or more is not reproduced on the county's pages.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station – Montgomery County DEP
Bulk trash – How to recycle/dispose – Montgomery County, Maryland
Free
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Gaithersburg
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 Gaithersburg
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 Gaithersburg
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.
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 Gaithersburg
Is there free mattress disposal in Gaithersburg?
Yes: Shady Grove Transfer Station resident trash drop-off (16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855); 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 Gaithersburg?
Published starting prices: A Bedder World mattress pickup from $125. 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.