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How to get rid of a mattress in Salisbury, MD.
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Wicomico 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 Salisbury
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Salisbury (our Salisbury mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout SalisburyBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in SalisburyBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree–$25
- 3Drop-off options near Salisbury1 place that takes mattressesFrom $10
- 4Junk removal options serving Salisbury4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Salisbury20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Salisbury2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Wicomico County · Maryland rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Salisbury
Use our Salisbury 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 Salisbury. 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.
- Salisbury 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 Salisbury
Salisbury’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 Salisbury bulk trash collection
City of Salisbury residents. The free bulk weeks are limited to city residents in single households: apartment and condominium dwellers in multi-unit complexes are excluded, and under Municipal Code section 8.16.020(D) 'Disposal of bulk items at a multi-unit complex is the responsibility of the managing authority.' Evictions are refused outright.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are named in the city's own definition of bulk trash: 'Bulk trash is defined as household items that will not fit into your trash can such as, mattresses, box springs, furniture, TV's, area rugs, etc.' Collection is on Mondays. Book by telephoning the Finance Department at 410-548-3110 and paying the fee; Finance then passes the request to Sanitation. Items must be curbside by 6 a.m. on the scheduled Monday. Wrapping is compulsory and is set by ordinance, not policy: Municipal Code section 8.16.060(H) requires that 'Upholstered furniture, mattresses and box springs or any household item containing fabric shall be completely encased and sealed tightly in plastic before discarding them from a dwelling. Heavy polyvinyl sheeting, shrink wrap, or other non-permeable material shall be used to seal items.' Appliances carry a surcharge on top of the base fee - refrigerator $26, freezer $26, air conditioner $22, dishwasher $6, washer $6, dryer $4, stove or range $4 - but a mattress or box spring does not. Free bulk weeks run the entire third week of March and the entire third week of September, booked at 410-548-3177; the surcharge appliances are excluded from those weeks but mattresses are not. The city will not collect motor oil, antifreeze, paint or paint cans, batteries of any kind, tires, propane tanks, construction and demolition materials, evictions, or items excessively heavy or bulky as determined by the Sanitation Superintendent.
- $0 — Free during the two annual bulk weeks: 'Free bulk pick-ups are scheduled the entire 3rd week of March and the entire 3rd week of September, items listed above as additional charge items are not included in the free bulk weeks.' The excluded items are all appliances, so a wrapped mattress or box spring qualifies. Limit of three bulk items per residence, booked at 410-548-3177 by the published deadline; single households only, not apartment or condominium units.
- $25 — 'there is a $25 base charge for this service' and 'The $25 fee permits you to dispose of 3 items'. Paid to the City Finance Department at 410-548-3110 before the Monday collection. Mattresses and box springs are within the base charge; the listed appliance surcharges do not apply to them.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 28, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Salisbury, Yard Waste & Bulk Trash Collection for City Residents
City of Salisbury, City Residents Eligible for Free Bulk Pick-Up March 16-20
Salisbury Municipal Code, Chapter 8.16 - Garbage, Yard Waste and Refuse
Free–$25
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Salisbury
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Salisbury. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Newland Park Landfill scales (Wicomico County)
No permit is needed to use the scales: "you have the option of coming to the Newland Park Location on Brick Kiln Rd and using the scale facility. Monday-Saturday 7am-4pm. You weigh in/out and pay accordingly. There is a $10.00 minimum fee." The alternative, a Household Refuse Permit at $65.00 a year for the first permit and $30 for a second, is sold only against a Wicomico County address — "THIS PERMIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD TRASH ONLY FROM THE WICOMICO COUNTY ADDRESS IT IS REGISTERED FOR" — and "As of February 2025 No Out Of County Permits will be sold." Using a household permit to haul commercial trash is "subject to a fine of $100-$1000".
Conditions and source
Cross the scales at 6948 Brick Kiln Road, Salisbury; the scales run Monday through Saturday 7am-4pm and the landfill site is open daily 6am-6pm. The tipping fee has been $88.00 a ton with a $10.00 minimum charge since January 1, 2026 under Resolution No. 72-2025. The county's eleven convenience centers take household waste only with a permit and their published accepted-materials lists name no bulky items at all, so the scales are the route the county actually documents for anything larger than household bags.
Not confirmed: Wicomico County publishes no per-item mattress fee: a mattress is charged by weight like anything else across the scales.
Not confirmed: The county publishes no rule either way on whether a mattress may be left at a convenience center with a household refuse permit — it appears neither on the accepted list nor on the 'Items not covered by permit' list.
Not confirmed: The county does not say whether waste at Newland Park is landfilled or recovered, so no outcome is claimed.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 28, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Wicomico County Solid Waste Division — General Rules for Household Refuse Permits (PDF)
Wicomico County Solid Waste Division — Tipping Fee Increase Notice, effective January 1, 2026 (PDF)
$10
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4Junk removal options serving Salisbury
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 Salisbury
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 Salisbury
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 Wicomico County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Salisbury and its neighbors.
- Wicomico County lists its convenience centers and their hours: Airport (31966 Fooks Rd), Delmar (27774 Waller Rd), Fruitland (27778 Walnut Tree Rd), Hebron (8301 Old Railroad Rd), Mardela Springs (9290 Athol Rd), Quantico (25202 Nanticoke Rd), Wango (34333 Mt Hermon Rd), Bivalve (20906 Nanticoke Rd), Parsonsburg (698 Eastside Rd) and Sharptown (12287 Twiford Rd), all open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm, closed Tuesday and Thursday; Newland Park Landfill (6948 Brick Kiln Rd) is open daily 6am-6pm. The page states: "A permit is needed for the disposal of Household Waste at all Convenience Centers." The accepted-materials list for the centers is recyclables only — cans, cardboard, glass, oil, plastic, newspaper, magazines, batteries, oyster shells, oil filters and propane tanks — with yard waste at four sites and electronics at Newland Park alone. No bulky item of any kind is named. Source Not confirmed: The convenience-center page names no bulky items at all, so it neither permits nor refuses a mattress at these sites.
- Wicomico County describes its own solid waste service entirely as self-haul: it "owns and operates the Newland Park Landfill" and "11 convenience centers, (that accept recyclables) and nine recycling convenience drop-off centers", and "Convenience centers are for the use of homeowners to dispose of their household garbage and recyclables. A permit is required for the disposal of household garbage". No county-run collection, bulky-item pickup, voucher, amnesty or free dump day appears anywhere on the county's Solid Waste, Recycling, Household Refuse Permits or Convenience Center pages. Source Not confirmed: Wicomico County publishes no statement that it does not collect bulky items; the absence of any collection program is inferred from four county pages that describe only drop-off, not from a county denial. Not confirmed: No county-wide free dump day, voucher or amnesty event was found published.
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 Salisbury
Is there free mattress disposal in Salisbury?
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 Salisbury?
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.