2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in Clayton, MO.
6 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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St. Louis County, Missouri · 28 options, 8 free · checked Sep 29, 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 Clayton
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Clayton (our Clayton mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout MissouriBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in ClaytonBook a date with the city and leave it at the curb$11
- 3Drop-off options near Clayton2 places that take mattresses, nearest 2 miles awayFrom $40
- 4Junk removal options serving Clayton4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Clayton20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Clayton2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: St. Louis County · Missouri rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Clayton
Use our Clayton 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 Missouri. 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.
- Clayton 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 Clayton
Clayton’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 Clayton bulky trash pickup (Republic Services contract)
Residential properties on the City of Clayton's contracted collection: "The City of Clayton currently contracts with Republic Services for residential trash, yard waste and recyclables collection", covering single-family (two or fewer units per building) and multi-family properties. Households meeting the city's financial guidelines can have their quarterly service fees paid by the city direct to the hauler.
Conditions and source
"Bulky trash includes any type of solid waste that cannot be placed into a 32-gallon trash can. Bulky trash does NOT include major appliances, automobile parts or components, construction debris or any other such items." "All bulk item must be placed at the back door" - not the curb. "If items are to be taken as bulky trash, there must be a sign stating 'Bulky Trash' so the driver is aware which items are to be thrown away. All boxes need to be broken down and bundled." "This service must be scheduled 48 hours in advance through Republic Service's Customer Service Department at 636-947-5959." Major appliances are a separate booking at $28 per appliance, payable in advance, also with 48 hours' notice. Not taken as bulky trash: carpeting and other flooring materials, cabinets, drywall, wood, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, plumbing, large light fixtures, roofing material and siding - "The above list is not all-inclusive." Tires and car batteries are excluded from the residential contract entirely. All refuse should be ready by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
Not confirmed: Clayton does not name a mattress in its bulky-trash definition or exclusions, and publishes no per-pickup item limit, so whether a mattress and box spring are one $11 pickup or two is unknown.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 29, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$11
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Clayton
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Clayton. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Nearest
Home Sweet Home mattress donation drop-off
Anyone donating qualifying items; no appointment is needed for drop-off.
Conditions and source
Accepts twin, full and queen mattresses only if they are in like-new, pristine condition, plus box springs and collapsible metal bed rails; king-size, adjustable and air mattresses are refused, as are headboards, footboards, sleigh beds and bunk beds. Items must be clean, fully functional, free of stains, tears, pet hair and odors, and fully assembled or securely fastened and labeled. Drop-off hours at 10 Sunnen Drive, Suite 100, Maplewood are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Not confirmed: No fee or free statement is published for drop-off.
Not confirmed: No limit on the number of mattresses per donor is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteCheapest
Recycle City walk-in trash disposal, St. Peters
Open to the general public as well as to St. Peters residents, at different rates: the resident minimum requires a valid St. Peters Resident Privilege Card. All customers must have valid license plates on the vehicle; out-of-state and rental vehicles must show a current, valid driver's license.
Conditions and source
131 Ecology Drive. Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed city holidays. Hand unloaders must arrive 30 minutes before closing, automated tippers 15 minutes. Excess weight over the minimum is $0.06 per pound and a $3.20 per ton landfill tax applies to every load. Freon items $20 each, hot tubs $25 each. Not accepted: tires, yard waste, paint cans containing paint, engine oil or other petroleum-based flammable liquids, asbestos, sealed barrels or drums, compressed or inert gas bottles or containers, hazardous materials or chemicals, and fibreglass watercraft. Payment is MasterCard, Visa or Discover only.
- $40 — $40 minimum for St. Peters residents with a valid Resident Privilege Card, covering up to 800 pounds; over 800 pounds is charged at $0.06 per pound.
- $125 — $125 minimum for the general public, covering up to 2,000 pounds; excess at $0.06 per pound.
Not confirmed: Mattresses appear on neither the accepted nor the prohibited list
Not confirmed: No per-item mattress charge is published; a single mattress falls under the weight-based minimum
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 29, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of St. Peters, MO - Walk-in Trash Disposal at Recycle City
$40
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Clayton
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 Clayton
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 Clayton
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 St. Louis County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Clayton and its neighbors.
- St. Louis County's regional solid waste body is the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District, a grant and technical-assistance agency rather than a facility operator. "The St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) is one of 20 districts throughout the state created to assist the public, private, individual, and not-for-profit sectors in making these goals possible. The District includes all communities in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Jefferson County and St. Charles County." "The District provides recycling grants to projects within the region through an annual grant round." Its mission is "To incentivize and promote the diversion of solid waste from landfills through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling alternatives." It supports "Electronics collection events, Community recycling events and drop-off locations, Education and public information, Composting, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection sites, Reuse activities and resources, Municipal recycling initiatives, Curbside recycling collection, Managing organic/food waste" — no bulky-waste or mattress program appears. Office: 556 Leffingwell Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122, 314-645-6753. Source Not confirmed: BLOCKED: St. Louis County's own waste pages at stlouiscountymo.gov sit behind a Cloudflare interstitial and returned HTTP 403 to every automated fetch, so the county's own drop-off, hauler-licensing and bulky-waste rules could not be read Not confirmed: Whether St. Louis County operates any drop-off site that takes mattresses is therefore unverified
Missouri mattress disposal rules
- Sleepyhead FAQ states no local mattress recycling options. Bridging The Gap primary page advertises mattress recycling in Kansas City at 5117 E 31st Street. Source
- Missouri DNR: 20 solid waste management districts plan local recycling services, with a county-to-district lookup map. No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on DNR pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments. Source
Questions people ask about Clayton
Is there free mattress disposal in Clayton?
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 Clayton?
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 Missouri?
Sleepyhead FAQ states no local mattress recycling options. Bridging The Gap primary page advertises mattress recycling in Kansas City at 5117 E 31st Street.
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.