2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in Alpena, MI.
5 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
See all 5 local optionsAlpena County, Michigan · 26 options, 8 free · checked Nov 10, 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
5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Alpena
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Alpena (our Alpena mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recyclingBook pickup online
- 2Drop-off options near Alpena1 place that takes mattressesFrom $30
- 3Junk removal options serving Alpena4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Alpena20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 5Donation options in Alpena2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Michigan rules · common questions · what to check first
2Drop-off options near Alpena
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Alpena. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Alpena Recycling Facility self-haul ("Mattresses- Any Size $30", "Box Springs- Any Size $30")
The Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority says on its own Services page, "We serve Alpena county", and its 2026 price sheet sells an "Out-of-County Membership $60 Per YR" alongside in-county and out-of-county business memberships at $100 a year each. The sheet prints a single figure against each item rather than the separate in-county and out-of-county columns its 2025 sheet carried, so the $30 is the published price and the membership is the published condition attached to coming from outside Alpena County. Memberships may be bought by card over the telephone, by check at the facility, or by mail to NMMMA, 720 W. Chisholm, Suite 7, Alpena, MI 49707.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are priced per piece at $30 each, any size, on the Authority's "2026 Service & Prices" sheet, footed "Revised 8-14-26". The facility is at 4395 W M-32, Alpena, MI 49707, telephone 989-354-2607, open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., closed on New Year's Day, Labor Day, the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Payment rules changed with the year: "starting January 1st, 2026 we will no longer accept cash for payment. Credit/debit card and check only." The sheet closes "PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE". The Authority also notes that it "can no longer receive boats and hot tubs", directing those to the MOA at 6751 Landfill Rd, Atlanta, MI 49709.
- $30 — The Authority's "2026 Service & Prices" sheet, revised 8-14-26: "Mattresses- Any Size $30". Charged per piece and not graded by size.
- $30 — The Authority's "2026 Service & Prices" sheet, revised 8-14-26: "Box Springs- Any Size $30". Charged per piece, so a mattress and its box spring are $60 in all.
- $60 — The Authority's "2026 Service & Prices" sheet: "Out-of-County Membership $60 Per YR". A yearly membership sold to residents of other counties, not a per-item charge. The sheet does not say whether an out-of-county visitor must hold one before the $30 per piece applies.
Not confirmed: Whether an out-of-county resident pays the $60 yearly membership in addition to the $30 per piece, and what an Alpena County resident must show at the gate, is not spelled out on the sheet.
Not confirmed: Whether a mattress is recycled or landfilled is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Nov 10, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority, 2026 Service & Prices (revised 8-14-26)
Membership and Services - Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority, Alpena, Michigan
$30plus $60 for the load or entry
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
3Junk removal options serving Alpena
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
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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 site4Store haul-away options in Alpena
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
5Donation options in Alpena
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.
Michigan mattress disposal rules
- WDS 450267, MIG000025706 regulatory page gives 6999 County Road 487, Atlanta MI 49709, versus operator 6751 Landfill Rd in inv5-005. Specific/legal names also have apparent spelling variants. Same named authority is an identity candidate; parcel/entrance/address equivalence unproven. Preserve both addresses. Source
- EGLE (July 27, 2026) says many Michigan communities host annual collection events for hard-to-dispose items including mattresses, lists summer–fall 2026 events, and points to EGLE's collection directory at Michigan.gov/egleHHW. No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on EGLE pages as of 2026-09-22. Source
Questions people ask about Alpena
Is there free mattress disposal in Alpena?
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 Alpena?
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 Michigan?
WDS 450267, MIG000025706 regulatory page gives 6999 County Road 487, Atlanta MI 49709, versus operator 6751 Landfill Rd in inv5-005. Specific/legal names also have apparent spelling variants. Same named authority is an identity candidate; parcel/entrance/address equivalence unproven. Preserve both addresses.
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.