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How to get rid of a mattress in Carteret, NJ.
6 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Middlesex County, New Jersey · 28 options, 9 free · checked Nov 6, 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 Carteret
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Carteret (our Carteret mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout New JerseyBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in CarteretBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Carteret2 places that take mattresses, nearest 10 miles awayFee not published
- 4Junk removal options serving Carteret4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Carteret20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Carteret2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Middlesex County · New Jersey rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Carteret
Use our Carteret 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 Jersey. 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.
- Carteret 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 Carteret
Carteret’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.
Carteret special bulk waste pickup
Borough residents. Section 137-16G provides that "No municipal collection shall be provided to any industrial or commercial businesses," and where a contractor did the work, "the contractor is responsible for removal of waste." In a building occupied by more than one tenant, § 137-10B makes the owner responsible for receptacles and compliance.
Conditions and source
Special pickups are by appointment, with application and proof of payment obtained through the Borough Clerk's office. The Borough's guide allows "2 non-recyclable bulk items ... picked up on the regular garbage pickup day of the week (wood furniture, carpets, etc.)," moving to "the 2nd scheduled pickup of the week during the summer months." The volume charge in § 137-16D is "$20 per cubic yard; less than two cubic yards will be free." Appliances are $10 per item under § 137-16C, waived if the resident drops the item at the Recycling Center, and their doors must be off. Masonry is a separate rate: one cubic yard free, then "$75 per truckload or eight cubic yards." Dirt, sand and other soil material are not collected. Items go out "not sooner than one (1) hour before sunset of the day prior to the scheduled collection" and must be removed "by 12:00 noon of the following day." Violations draw the penalties in § 1-17 of the Borough Code. Appointments and estimates: 732-541-3881.
Not confirmed: Mattresses and box springs are named nowhere in Chapter 137, Article II or in the Borough's guide; the charge reaches them only through "bulk waste such as furniture."
Not confirmed: Whether a mattress counts as one of the two non-recyclable bulk items on the regular pickup day, and whether a mattress and box spring count as one item or two, is not stated.
Not confirmed: No wrapping or bagging rule for mattresses is published.
Not confirmed: No apartment or multifamily bulk-collection rule is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Nov 6, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Carteret
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Carteret. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Carteret Recycling Center drop-off
Borough residents, checked at the gate: "Anyone dropping off items at the Borough of Carteret Recycling Center will be required to present a valid driver's license or other proof of Borough residency." The Borough's guide adds "No contractor materials."
Conditions and source
The drop-off center is open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the main office open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free drop-off covers "All standard / curbside recyclables, clothing, office paper, soft cover books, hard cover books (remove cover), magazines, coupons, appliances, computers & electronics," and § 137-16C confirms no appliance fee applies at the center. Masonry, concrete and branches are charged by volume with the first cubic yard free. Tires are drop-off only, at $2.00 per car tire and $10.00 per truck tire. Used oil and other hazardous materials may not be dropped off, nor may gasoline or kerosene be disposed of there, and leaving recyclables outside the gates is a violation warranting a summons. Phone 732-541-3881.
Not confirmed: Mattresses and box springs appear neither on the Borough's free drop-off list nor among its refusals, so whether the center takes one is not established.
Not confirmed: No mattress fee is published for the Recycling Center.
From the provider’s own page, checked Nov 6, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteNearest
Furniture Assist conditional mattress donation drop-off
Donors with acceptable items; Sunday hours excluding holidays, no appointment. Northern NJ scope; statewide donor eligibility not established.
Conditions and source
Mattresses clean on both sides without stains; king mattresses excluded. Space and visit limits apply; box-spring size exceptions unknown.
Not confirmed: Price unstated; PDF visual check unavailable; wet/pest/bagging limits unknown; no mattress-specific visit cap; pickup discrepancy inv69-006.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 24, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Furniture Assist accepted-items guide
Fee not published
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Carteret
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 Carteret
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 Carteret
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 Middlesex County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Carteret and its neighbors.
- Not an option: A Middlesex County resident cannot drive a mattress to the county landfill. The County's Solid Waste Management Program states: "The Middlesex County Landfill in East Brunswick is only open to licensed solid waste haulers and does not have the capability to handle waste deliveries from residential or other vehicles without valid NJDEP permits at this time. Haulers wishing to use the Landfill should contact the MCUA at 732-246-4313." That squares with the Middlesex County Utilities Authority's own landfill enrollment form, which is addressed to haulers, asks for an NJDEP number and charges a hauler enrollment fee; the per-ton tip fee on the MCUA rate schedule is therefore not a price a household can pay. The County instead directs residents elsewhere: "If you have bulky waste that you need to dispose of... Call your local public works department to see if they offer the service you require. Check the phone book under 'garbage removal' to contract with a properly licensed hauler. See the list below of privately owned transfer stations that will allow drop-off of solid waste at their locations for a fee." Of those private transfer stations, the County notes that they "accept waste from personal vehicles weighing less than 9,000 pounds for a single vehicle or 16,000 pounds combined weight for a vehicle pulling a trailer. Waste must be delivered and there will be a charge per load. Please call the facility first to determine the operating days and hours and fees." The County also records that it "has opted to operate under a market participant system" and "does not require all waste generated in the County to be disposed of at the Middlesex County Landfill, only that it must be disposed of at a licensed disposal facility." Source Not confirmed: The County names five private transfer stations but publishes no fee, no hours and no mattress policy for any of them, directing residents to call each facility, so none has published terms. Not confirmed: The County does not say whether the MCUA's 2026 Annual Decal Program is open to anyone other than licensed haulers, and no residential decal or self-haul permit was found published.
New Jersey mattress disposal rules
- NJDEP County/Municipal Recycling Coordinator Locator lists municipal (updated August 2026) and county (updated July 2026) coordinator contacts. No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on NJDEP pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress collection is handled by counties/municipalities. Source
Questions people ask about Carteret
Is there free mattress disposal in Carteret?
Yes: Carteret special bulk waste pickup; Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup; Havertys complimentary mattress removal. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Carteret?
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 New Jersey?
NJDEP County/Municipal Recycling Coordinator Locator lists municipal (updated August 2026) and county (updated July 2026) coordinator contacts. No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on NJDEP pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress collection is handled by counties/municipalities.
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.