How to get rid of a mattress in Concord (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Concord and listed them all below — pickup and recycling, city curbside collection, drop-off sites, junk removal companies, store haul-away and donation — with what each one costs and the page we took it from.
Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 33 options, 12 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Concord — 1 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Concord mattress recycling partner.
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 Concord
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Concord (our Concord mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Concord$125
- 2City curbside pickup in ConcordBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near Concord7 places that take mattresses, nearest 13 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Concord4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Concord20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Concord2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: North Carolina rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Concord?
Use our Concord 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 Concord. 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.
- All 50 states covered
- 1M+ mattresses recycled
- 90% of materials recovered
Metro areas in all 50 states; book online. Small-town and rural coverage not stated.
$125a mattress · $155 with a box spring
See the price for ConcordRun 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. Owned by the operator of this site.
$125 — Single mattress, per national FAQ.
$155 — Mattress and box spring set, per national FAQ.
$10 extra — Each flight of stairs.
Not confirmed: Per-city price may differ from the national FAQ.
Not confirmed: Recycling outcome per market not independently verified.
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 Concord
Concord’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 Concord bulky waste collection
Single-family residential City of Concord solid waste customers
Conditions and source
Bi-weekly, collected on the household's regularly scheduled recycling day with no appointment; up to 10 cubic yards of regular bulky waste (or 6 cubic yards bulky plus 4 cubic yards construction debris) per set-out; mattresses and box springs should be wrapped in plastic — currently optional but strongly encouraged — and mattress disposal bags are available at major retailers; place bulky items 2 feet from the roll-out cart and clear of overhead lines and parked cars
Not confirmed: The page does not state a fee for bulky waste collection
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Concord
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Concord. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cabarrus County Landfill residential drop-off
Residents of Cabarrus County; no house or rental-house cleanouts, no residential waste in trailers over 8 feet or in box trucks
Conditions and source
Household waste is priced per load by volume rather than by item; a $5 credit is given on the smallest load when recyclables are brought; scrap metal, appliances, power equipment, up to five used tires and electronics are free; open 8 am-5 pm; credit and debit cards only, no cash
- $6 — load of up to five 32-gallon bags of household waste ($5 credit if recyclables are brought)
- $9 — load of six to ten 32-gallon bags of household waste
- $15 — pickup or trailer up to 8 feet in length
- $24 — pickup or trailer with sideboards loaded over 20 inches
Not confirmed: No mattress-specific rate is published; mattresses appear to fall under the per-load household waste charges
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$6
Visit siteCheapest
North Mecklenburg full-service center mattress drop-off
Mecklenburg County residents with the free blue rectangle entry sticker pay resident rates; out-of-county residents pay $120 a year for a sticker, and a vehicle with no sticker displayed pays the out-of-county rate. Stickers are issued at the fee booth.
Conditions and source
Self-haul only; the county does not collect curbside. Open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with published holiday closures. A single bulky item such as a mattress set in an otherwise near-empty vehicle is the free Group 1 category; more than one bulky item is charged per load. Site is under construction: business/non-residential loads and dump trailers are barred on Saturdays and it no longer sells bulk mulch or compost.
- $0 — Group 1, resident with blue sticker: one large bulky item such as a Mattress Set with less than two 96-gallon cans of other material — No Charge (FY July 2026-June 2027 fee sheet).
- Plus $15 — Group 2 surcharge: more than one bulky item, or a vehicle loaded over 25% capacity and under 3 cubic yards — $15 per unit (one unit = one load) of bulky waste.
Not confirmed: No mattress-specific per-item price; mattresses are priced as bulky waste by load.
Not confirmed: County pages do not say whether mattresses are recycled or landfilled.
Not confirmed: A secondary county summary states a limit of one mattress and one box spring per visit; not confirmed on a primary page.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Mecklenburg County recycling and disposal centers
Mecklenburg County residential disposal fees, July 2026 - June 2027
Free
Visit siteFree
Beds for Kids mattress donation drop-off
Open donation intake; donated items are redistributed to children and families in the Charlotte community.
Conditions and source
Free drop-off at the warehouse Monday through Friday 9:00am-3:30pm. Accepted: mattresses in twin, full, queen and toddler sizes and box springs in twin, full and queen. Refused: used bedding and pillows, electric/water/medical/futon beds, day beds, trundle beds and loft bed frames. Pickup can be requested from Beds for Kids or through partner ReSupply.
Not confirmed: The mattress line carries an asterisk whose footnote does not render, so condition or age limits are unknown.
Not confirmed: Pickup fees, including any ReSupply priority-pickup charge, are not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteThe other 4 places, further out
Compost Central full-service center mattress drop-off
Mecklenburg County residents with the free blue rectangle entry sticker pay resident rates; out-of-county residents pay $120 a year for a sticker, and a vehicle with no sticker displayed pays the out-of-county rate. Stickers are issued at the fee booth.
Conditions and source
Self-haul only; the county does not collect curbside. Open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with published holiday closures. A single bulky item such as a mattress set in an otherwise near-empty vehicle is the free Group 1 category; more than one bulky item is charged per load. Fees may rise 50% for uncovered or unsecured loads; maximum delivery is 14 cubic yards.
- $0 — Group 1, resident with blue sticker: one large bulky item such as a Mattress Set with less than two 96-gallon cans of other material — No Charge (FY July 2026-June 2027 fee sheet).
- $22 — Group 3 weighed loads (trailers over 8 feet or at attendant discretion): $65.00/ton bulky waste with a $22 load minimum; the per-ton rate itself is not representable as an item price.
- Plus $15 — Group 2 surcharge: more than one bulky item, or a vehicle loaded over 25% capacity and under 3 cubic yards — $15 per unit (one unit = one load) of bulky waste.
Not confirmed: No mattress-specific per-item price; mattresses are priced as bulky waste by load.
Not confirmed: County pages do not say whether mattresses are recycled or landfilled.
Not confirmed: A secondary county summary states a limit of one mattress and one box spring per visit; not confirmed on a primary page.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Mecklenburg County recycling and disposal centers
Mecklenburg County residential disposal fees, July 2026 - June 2027
Free–$22
Visit siteFree
Foxhole full-service center mattress drop-off
Mecklenburg County residents with the free blue rectangle entry sticker pay resident rates; out-of-county residents pay $120 a year for a sticker, and a vehicle with no sticker displayed pays the out-of-county rate. Stickers are issued at the fee booth.
Conditions and source
Self-haul only; the county does not collect curbside. Open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with published holiday closures. A single bulky item such as a mattress set in an otherwise near-empty vehicle is the free Group 1 category; more than one bulky item is charged per load. Fees may rise 50% for uncovered or unsecured loads; maximum delivery is 14 cubic yards.
- $0 — Group 1, resident with blue sticker: one large bulky item such as a Mattress Set with less than two 96-gallon cans of other material — No Charge (FY July 2026-June 2027 fee sheet).
- Plus $15 — Group 2 surcharge: more than one bulky item, or a vehicle loaded over 25% capacity and under 3 cubic yards — $15 per unit (one unit = one load) of bulky waste.
Not confirmed: No mattress-specific per-item price; mattresses are priced as bulky waste by load.
Not confirmed: County pages do not say whether mattresses are recycled or landfilled.
Not confirmed: A secondary county summary states a limit of one mattress and one box spring per visit; not confirmed on a primary page.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Mecklenburg County recycling and disposal centers
Mecklenburg County residential disposal fees, July 2026 - June 2027
Free
Visit siteFree
Hickory Grove full-service center mattress drop-off
Mecklenburg County residents with the free blue rectangle entry sticker pay resident rates; out-of-county residents pay $120 a year for a sticker, and a vehicle with no sticker displayed pays the out-of-county rate. Stickers are issued at the fee booth.
Conditions and source
Self-haul only; the county does not collect curbside. Open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with published holiday closures. A single bulky item such as a mattress set in an otherwise near-empty vehicle is the free Group 1 category; more than one bulky item is charged per load. Fees may rise 50% for uncovered or unsecured loads; maximum delivery is 14 cubic yards.
- $0 — Group 1, resident with blue sticker: one large bulky item such as a Mattress Set with less than two 96-gallon cans of other material — No Charge (FY July 2026-June 2027 fee sheet).
- Plus $15 — Group 2 surcharge: more than one bulky item, or a vehicle loaded over 25% capacity and under 3 cubic yards — $15 per unit (one unit = one load) of bulky waste.
Not confirmed: No mattress-specific per-item price; mattresses are priced as bulky waste by load.
Not confirmed: County pages do not say whether mattresses are recycled or landfilled.
Not confirmed: A secondary county summary states a limit of one mattress and one box spring per visit; not confirmed on a primary page.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Mecklenburg County recycling and disposal centers
Mecklenburg County residential disposal fees, July 2026 - June 2027
Free
Visit siteRowan County Landfill self-haul disposal
'The landfill accepts any waste generated by Rowan County residents and businesses. Any large quantities of out-of-county waste accepted must be approved by the Director of Environmental Management prior to disposal.'
Conditions and source
$46 per ton for Rowan County waste plus $2 per ton NC state tax ($49 Davie County, $60 all others). No per-mattress rate is published at the landfill. Scrap metal free; up to five tires per household free with a call ahead. All loads must be covered or secured before arrival or access is denied. The county's staffed convenience centres charge $5 per bulk item and take household quantities only.
Not confirmed: No per-mattress fee published.
Not confirmed: Convenience-centre addresses not captured.
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 Concord
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 Concord
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 Concord
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.
North Carolina mattress disposal rules
- NC DEQ landfill disposal bans (G.S. 130A-309.10(f)–(m)) cover items such as white goods, scrap tires, electronics, plastic bottles, and pallets; mattresses are not on the list. No statewide mattress stewardship program found on NC DEQ pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments. Source
Questions people ask about Concord
Is there free mattress disposal in Concord?
Yes: North Mecklenburg full-service center mattress drop-off (12300 N. Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078); Beds for Kids mattress donation drop-off (2701-A Hutchison McDonald Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269); Foxhole full-service center mattress drop-off (17131 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277). Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Concord?
Published starting prices: A Bedder World mattress pickup from $125. 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 North Carolina?
NC DEQ landfill disposal bans (G.S. 130A-309.10(f)–(m)) cover items such as white goods, scrap tires, electronics, plastic bottles, and pallets; mattresses are not on the list. No statewide mattress stewardship program found on NC DEQ pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments.
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.