2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in Houghton, MI.
5 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
See all 5 local optionsHoughton 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 Houghton
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Houghton (our Houghton mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recyclingBook pickup online
- 2Drop-off options near Houghton1 place that takes mattresses, nearest 3 miles awayFrom $6
- 3Junk removal options serving Houghton4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Houghton20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 5Donation options in Houghton2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Houghton County · Michigan rules · common questions · what to check first
2Drop-off options near Houghton
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Houghton. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Houghton County Materials Management Station self-haul ("Small mattress/box spring (each): $6.00", "Large mattress/box spring: $10.00")
Houghton County publishes no residency rule for the station. Its rate list sets no in-county or out-of-county figures and asks for no proof of address, and it does not say the site is open to all comers either. Payment is by "Cash, check, or card", and the county removed punch cards "to better help us track customers and services purchased".
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are priced per piece on the station's own rate list, small at $6.00 and large at $10.00, beside a chair at $5.00, a loveseat at $8.00 and a couch at $10.00. The station is at 17808 Erickson Drive, Atlantic Mine, MI 49905, telephone 906-482-8872, open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 2:00pm, closed Sunday and on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day (Saturday and Monday), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Single-stream recycling runs only on Wednesdays. A minimum scale fee of $10.00 applies, which the list attaches to trucks containing building materials, and all trucks containing building materials are weighed. The station's own list of items not accepted is tires, batteries, paints and chemicals, yard waste, refrigerators and freezers, air conditioners, anything containing asbestos, and blow insulation; bedding is not among them.
- $6 — Houghton County's own rate list: "Small mattress/box spring (each): $6.00". Charged per piece. The list does not define "small".
- $10 — Houghton County's own rate list: "Large mattress/box spring: $10.00". Charged per piece. The list does not define "large".
Not confirmed: Where the line falls between a "small" and a "large" mattress is not published, so which figure a full or queen attracts is not established.
Not confirmed: Whether the material is recycled or landfilled is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Nov 10, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Houghton County Materials Management - Houghton County, Michigan
$6
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3Junk removal options serving Houghton
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 Houghton
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 Houghton
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 Houghton County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Houghton and its neighbors.
- Houghton County, MICHIGAN collects nothing itself. The Materials Management Station is the county's only waste function: the county's department list carries a "Materials Management Station" and a "Materials Management Committee", whose meetings are held in the fifth-floor conference room of the Houghton County Courthouse at 10:30 a.m., and no sanitation, public works or refuse-collection department of any kind. Nothing on the county's pages offers a bulky-item pickup, a voucher or a county clean-up day. The station's page describes a self-haul operation only, with a scale, prepaid bags and per-item rates paid at the gate, plus a used oil collection center and metal recycling "open for use when facility is open". Building demolition is the one load the county schedules in advance: "All customers must call ahead for schedule availability to dump once approved", debris is "only accepted Tuesday through Thursday", loads are refused after 3:30 p.m., only one demolition is accepted at a time, and "No building demo jobs accepted the entire month of May". Source
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 Houghton
Is there free mattress disposal in Houghton?
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 Houghton?
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.