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How to get rid of a mattress in Maryland Heights, 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 · 29 options, 10 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 Maryland Heights
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Maryland Heights (our Maryland Heights mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout MissouriBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in Maryland HeightsBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Maryland Heights3 places that take mattresses, nearest 8 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Maryland Heights4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Maryland Heights20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Maryland Heights2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Maryland Heights rules · St. Louis County · Missouri rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Maryland Heights
Use our Maryland Heights 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.
- Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights’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 Maryland Heights curbside bulk waste pickup (Republic Services)
Maryland Heights residents on the city's contract with Allied Waste (dba Republic Services), which covers collection of all residential trash, yard waste and recyclable materials within the city.
Conditions and source
"Republic Services will dispose of bulk waste items at no extra cost, but must be contacted in advance in order to pick up these items." Appointments are made at 636-947-5959, and the city describes the pickups as weekly. Under City Code § 22-36 nothing may be placed at the collection point more than 12 hours before the regularly scheduled collection day, and containers must be returned to storage on the same day as collection.
Not confirmed: Mattresses are named on the city's cleanup-day list but not on the curbside bulk pickup line, so acceptance at the curb is unconfirmed
Not confirmed: The city states the service is at no extra cost but publishes no item limit
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 29, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Maryland Heights, MO — Public Works: Solid Waste Services
Free
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Maryland Heights
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Maryland Heights. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Maryland Heights Bulk Waste Cleanup Day (Community Center dumpsters)
Maryland Heights residents only — the city states that all events are "for Maryland Heights residents only". No registration is required.
Conditions and source
Residents drive bulk waste to large dumpsters in the Community Center parking lot at 2300 McKelvey Rd. Mattresses are accepted by name, alongside furniture, carpet in bundles no more than 4 feet long and 3 feet in diameter, broken window glass and large appliances without freon. Refused: appliances, batteries, construction materials, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, hazardous materials, loose trash, tires and yard waste. The city typically holds two events a year. "Once dumpsters are full, no other items will be accepted. Dumpsters will be removed at noon."
Not confirmed: The next event date is published as TBD, so a reader must check the city page before driving there
Not confirmed: Opening time is not published — only that the dumpsters are removed at noon
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 29, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Maryland Heights, MO — Public Works: Solid Waste Services
Free
Visit siteNearest
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 siteHome 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 siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Maryland Heights
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 Maryland Heights
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 Maryland Heights
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 Maryland Heights itself says
What we established about this city in particular — including where it runs nothing of its own and residents have to look elsewhere.
- Maryland Heights Code § 22-36, Placement of waste containers, tree waste, and firewood, sets the window: "Waste containers and bundles of tree waste permitted by this Code shall be placed at the collection point i.e., in front of the premises or on a street not more than twelve (12) hours prior to the regularly scheduled collection day. Waste containers shall be returned to their appropriate storage places following collection and on the same day as collection." Between collections containers must be "Stored on the premises behind the front building face(s)" and "Stored in a location and/or screened in manner which results in the least visual exposure to any public rights-of-way, as determined by the city planner." The chapter defines "Bulky residential waste" as "bulky waste generated on residential premises other than automobiles and construction and demolition materials", and "Bulky waste" as non-putrescible wastes "either too large or too heavy to be safely and conveniently loaded in waste transportation vehicles by waste haulers with the equipment available therefore." § 22-1 separately forbids dumping "Any paper, rubbish, garbage, or debris of any and all kinds" on any street, alley, parking lot, private road or driveway. Source Not confirmed: The twelve-hour placement rule is written for waste containers and tree waste bundles; the code does not say expressly whether a bulky item set out for a scheduled pickup is covered
What St. Louis County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights
Is there free mattress disposal in Maryland Heights?
Yes: City of Maryland Heights curbside bulk waste pickup (Republic Services); Maryland Heights Bulk Waste Cleanup Day (Community Center dumpsters) (2300 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO); Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Maryland Heights?
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.