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How to get rid of a mattress in Paterson, NJ.
6 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Passaic County, New Jersey · 30 options, 10 free · checked Sep 24, 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 Paterson
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Paterson (our Paterson mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout PatersonBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in PatersonBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Paterson4 places that take mattresses, nearest 13 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Paterson4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Paterson20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Paterson2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Passaic County · New Jersey rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Paterson
Use our Paterson 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 Paterson. 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.
- Paterson 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 Paterson
Paterson’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.
Paterson curbside bulk trash pickup (beds and bed frames accepted)
Paterson residents; commercial vehicles and construction debris are excluded
Conditions and source
Since 09/02/2025 pickups are booked through the RecycleCoach Bulky Tool from the City's Bulk Pickup tab; the 2023 program flyer priced the first curbside pickup free and subsequent pickups at $50 payable online, while the 2025 notice calls the scheduled pickup free; accepted items include furniture, cabinets, beds and wood headboards and bed frames
- $0 — "1st Curbside Pick Up - Free" in the City's bulk trash program flyer; the City's September 2025 notice also describes the RecycleCoach-scheduled bulk pickup as "FREE"
- Plus $50 — Surcharge for each additional pickup: "Subsequent Curbside Pick Ups - $50" per pickup, payable online; whether this still applies after the September 2025 free-pickup notice is unresolved
Not confirmed: Whether the $50 charge for subsequent pickups still applies alongside the 2025 "FREE bulk pickup" notice is unresolved.
Not confirmed: No item or volume limit per pickup is published.
Not confirmed: The City does not publish a mattress wrapping or bagging rule.
Not confirmed: Whether collected mattresses are recycled or landfilled is not stated.
Not confirmed: The www.PatersonNJ.gov/BulkPickUp short link returns HTTP 404.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Paterson: Bulk Trash Removal, starting October 1, 2023 (flyer and FAQ)
City of Paterson Department of Public Works: Garbage Collection
Free
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Paterson
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Paterson. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Paterson City Yard bulk item drop-off
Paterson residents, who "are required to bring a valid photo ID to verify Paterson residency"; commercial vehicles are prohibited unless prior arrangements are made with the Department of Public Works
Conditions and source
Current City page hours are Monday through Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm, closed daily from 11:00am to 1:30pm; the 2023 flyer published Monday through Saturday 8 AM-6 PM plus Sunday 8 AM-1 PM; proof of residency is required before entering the drop-off center
Not confirmed: The Sunday hours in the 2023 flyer are not repeated in the 2025 notice.
Not confirmed: The current page does not repeat the accepted-item list, so mattress acceptance rests on the 2023 flyer's "Beds" entry.
Not confirmed: Whether dropped-off mattresses are recycled or landfilled is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Paterson: Bulk Trash Removal, starting October 1, 2023 (flyer and FAQ)
City of Paterson Department of Public Works: Garbage Collection
Free
Visit siteNearest
MCMUA Parsippany-Troy Hills Transfer Station bulky waste drop-off
A self-hauler delivering waste generated at their own home in a vehicle under 9,000 pounds with non-commercial plates does not need an NJDEP hauling decal; decals are required on vehicles with commercial plates, vehicles of 9,000 pounds or more and any vehicle hauling waste it did not generate, so most rental trucks are not allowed
Conditions and source
Type 13 bulky solid waste is $113.00 per ton (including the $3.00 per ton NJ Recycling Enhancement Act tax); open Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., closed Sundays and major holidays; payment by account, check or credit card — no cash
Not confirmed: No per-mattress price or minimum charge is published
Not confirmed: MCMUA does not say whether bulky waste is recycled or landfilled
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
MCMUA Transfer Station Tipping Fees
Fee not published
Visit siteFurniture 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 siteThe other 1 place, further out
MCMUA Mt. Olive Transfer Station bulky waste drop-off
A self-hauler delivering waste generated at their own home in a vehicle under 9,000 pounds with non-commercial plates does not need an NJDEP hauling decal; decals are required on vehicles with commercial plates, vehicles of 9,000 pounds or more and any vehicle hauling waste it did not generate, so most rental trucks (U-Haul, Ryder) are not allowed
Conditions and source
Type 13 bulky solid waste is $113.00 per ton (including the $3.00 per ton NJ Recycling Enhancement Act tax); open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., closed Sundays and major holidays; payment by account, check or credit card — the transfer stations take no cash, and users making three or more trips a year must set up an account
Not confirmed: No per-mattress price or minimum charge is published
Not confirmed: MCMUA does not say whether bulky waste is recycled or landfilled
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
MCMUA Transfer Station Tipping Fees
Fee not published
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Paterson
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 Paterson
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 Paterson
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 Passaic County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Paterson and its neighbors.
- Not an option: The Passaic County Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 415 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne NJ 07470 - the ReStore serving Paterson - announces on its donation page: "As of Friday, September 4th, 2026, the ReStore will no longer be accepting donations." It previously ran a donation pickup service for larger items, requiring items to be "placed curbside, in a driveway, or garage", with store hours Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm. It is therefore not a live reuse route for Paterson-area furniture or bedding. Source Not confirmed: The page does not say whether the closure to donations is permanent. Not confirmed: The ReStore's item list was not visible, so whether it ever accepted mattresses is unconfirmed. Not confirmed: No Paterson-area charity confirmed to accept used mattresses was found from a primary page in this pass.
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 Paterson
Is there free mattress disposal in Paterson?
Yes: Paterson curbside bulk trash pickup (beds and bed frames accepted); Paterson City Yard bulk item drop-off (402 East 16th Street, Paterson, NJ 07514); Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Paterson?
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.