2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in New Bedford, MA.
6 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Bristol County, Massachusetts · 28 options, 8 free · checked Oct 30, 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 New Bedford
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - New Bedford (our New Bedford mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout New BedfordBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in New BedfordBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near New Bedford2 places that take mattressesFrom $35
- 4Junk removal options serving New Bedford4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in New Bedford20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in New Bedford2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Bristol County · Massachusetts rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - New Bedford
Use our New Bedford 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 New Bedford. 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.
- New Bedford 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 New Bedford
New Bedford’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.
HandUp curbside mattress and box spring pickup — New Bedford
Addresses in the towns HandUp names for scheduled service. New Bedford is listed in its SouthCoast Massachusetts grouping; anyone outside the named towns must request a quote instead.
Conditions and source
HandUp says "If you live in the following towns/cities we have regularly scheduled service to pick up your mattress or box spring" and lists New Bedford among them. Window air conditioners, flat-screen TVs and computer monitors and CPUs are collected on the same route for a fee, with no accessories or printers. A unit that is heavily soiled, excessively wet or deformed, or visibly contains mold or bed bugs is rejected at pickup. Booking is through HandUp's scheduling tool, which asks for the service area and item count before showing a price.
Not confirmed: No curbside price for New Bedford is published on HandUp's own pages; it appears only inside the booking tool after a service area is selected
Not confirmed: How often the New Bedford round runs, and the set-out time, are not published
Not confirmed: New Bedford's own city pages could not be read, so the city's separate per-item mattress fee and its booking route are not established here
From the provider’s own page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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 New Bedford
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of New Bedford. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
HandUp Mattress Recycling drop-off, 100 Duchaine Boulevard, New Bedford
No residency rule is published. HandUp says only "Drop off your mattress at either of our locations during our operating hours for a fixed price per mattress or boxspring."
Conditions and source
The recycling dock is at 100 Duchaine Boulevard (Dock #15), New Bedford, MA 02745, open "Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm" and closed Saturday and Sunday, with a "Drop Off Fee: $35" per mattress or box spring. HandUp states "We recycle your unwanted mattresses so they do not end up in a landfill", and refuses a unit that is "Heavily soiled", "Excessively wet or deformed" or "Visibly contains mold and/or bed bugs". Contact is (774) 271-8744 and info@handupus.org.
Not confirmed: HandUp does not say whether the dock is open to anyone or only to customers of its municipal rounds
Not confirmed: The operator does not publish a recovery rate on this page
From the provider’s own page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$35
Visit siteHandUp Mattress Resale drop-off, 229 Coffin Avenue, New Bedford
No residency rule is published; the operator says only that a mattress may be dropped at either location during opening hours for a fixed price.
Conditions and source
The resale and upcycling branch is at 229 Coffin Avenue (old Sunbeam Bread Building), New Bedford, MA 02745, with hours given as "Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm" and "Sunday: Closed", and a "Drop Off Fee: $40". The same rejection rule applies as at the recycling dock: heavily soiled, excessively wet or deformed, or visibly containing mold or bed bugs. The recycling dock at 100 Duchaine Boulevard charges $35 for the same item.
Not confirmed: HandUp's own FAQ gives $35 at both branches and different resale hours, so the operator publishes two figures for this site and the $40 here is the higher one
Not confirmed: Whether this branch takes a unit purely for recycling, or only one it judges resaleable, is not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$40
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving New Bedford
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 New Bedford
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 New Bedford
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 Bristol County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across New Bedford and its neighbors.
- The City of New Bedford's Recycling Center, 1103 Shawmut Avenue, is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is for New Bedford residents only, proof of residency is required, material is subject to inspection before entry and only residential material generated within the city boundaries is accepted. Mattresses and box springs do not appear anywhere on the center's accepted-items list. Source Not confirmed: The city's own trash and recycling pages sit behind an automated bot check, so the widely reported $10 curbside mattress collection fee could not be confirmed from a primary page and is not recorded.
- The City of Fall River (Bristol County) charges $50.00 each for a mattress and $50.00 each for a box spring in its bulky item program, against a base price of $12.00 for 1-3 ordinary items. 'Bulky Item Pickup is only available to residents who receive City curbside collection.' Items are collected curbside by EZ Disposal on a scheduled form, tickets can be purchased and scheduled online, and residents with scheduled collections must attach the bulky item sticker issued by the city; items are collected only on the scheduled date and unstickered items may draw fines. Massachusetts has no county government here, so this is a city program rather than a Bristol County one. Source
Massachusetts mattress disposal rules
- State survey labels Concord Event, while its primary mattress page provides recurring appointment drop-off and monthly pickup. Keep the incoming event label as historical survey evidence; it must not restrict current research to events. Source
- Residents outside served towns may arrange drop-off: $30 per unit, generally Tue/Thu 8:30am-2:30pm. Receiving address supplied only after email. Page describes facility in Lawrence; original national directory lists Haverhill. Source
- FAQ says $35 at both branches and gives resale Mon-Sun 9am-7pm, conflicting with service page $40 and Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; FAQ also states Mon-Sat 9am-5pm elsewhere. Resale ZIP 02744 differs from service page 02745. FAQ allows arranged disposal of non-recyclable units for extra fee; service page rejects them at pickup. Recycling recovers 75-80% by weight, not guaranteed complete diversion. Source
- Fitchburg operator closes 3pm versus MRC card 126 3:30pm. Operator charges drop-off fees; card labels free drop-off but separately says not a program participant and fees may apply. Preserve contradictory directory fields without promoting a free service. Source
- MassDEP: effective November 1, 2022, mattresses are banned from disposal or transport for disposal in Massachusetts. MassDEP offers municipalities a Contaminated Mattress Certification Form, bill-of-lading example, and ban-compliance guidance. Source
- MassDEP resident guidance: donate good-condition mattresses via the MassDEP Beyond the Bin Recycling Directory, use retailer haul-away on delivery, or contact the local health, public works, or recycling department about town collection. Municipalities may use Recycling Dividends Program funds and statewide contract FAC90 for mattress recycling. Source
- MassDEP says most furniture and mattress sellers accept old mattresses for recycling/disposal when delivering new ones; framed as advice, not a statutory retailer take-back mandate. Source
- No Massachusetts mattress stewardship program is in effect. H.1023 (194th session, An Act to establish a mattress recycling program) was reported favorably and referred to House Ways and Means on August 11, 2025; no enactment shown. Source
Questions people ask about New Bedford
Is there free mattress disposal in New Bedford?
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 New Bedford?
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 Massachusetts?
State survey labels Concord Event, while its primary mattress page provides recurring appointment drop-off and monthly pickup. Keep the incoming event label as historical survey evidence; it must not restrict current research to events.
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.