How to get rid of a mattress in Durham (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Durham 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.
Durham County, North Carolina · 33 options, 9 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Durham has a mattress recycling option — book a recycling pickup online with our Durham 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 Durham
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Durham (our Durham mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Durham$125
- 2City curbside pickup in DurhamBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Durham7 places that take mattresses, nearest 17 miles awayFrom $5
- 4Junk removal options serving Durham4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Durham20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Durham2 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 Durham?
Use our Durham 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 Durham. 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 DurhamRun 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 Durham
Durham’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 Durham curbside bulky item collection by request
City of Durham solid waste customers; residents with a City-provided garbage cart are described as most likely eligible.
Conditions and source
By request only, scheduled through Durham One Call on 919-560-1200 or online. One collection per week of up to three bulky items is free of charge; requests exceeding three items are charged and the city contacts the resident about payment. Items must be placed at the curb clear of all obstructions (cars, mailboxes, fences, poles, anything of value), not under low-hanging wires or tree limbs, and not blocking water meters or fire hydrants.
Not confirmed: The page does not name mattresses or box springs among bulky items.
Not confirmed: The rate charged for a fourth or later item in a week is not published.
Not confirmed: No wrapping rule and no disposal outcome are published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 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 Durham
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Durham. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center self-haul drop-off
City of Durham and Durham County residents; the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center accepts both residential and commercial users, while the co-located Household Hazardous Waste Center is residential only.
Conditions and source
Open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; customers must be inside the gate at least 15 minutes before closing. Municipal solid waste is charged by vehicle and load height. Commingled recyclables, cardboard, white goods, scrap metal, cooking oil and textiles are free. Hazardous materials, medical waste, radioactive materials and liquid waste are not accepted.
- $5 — Municipal solid waste brought in a passenger car: $5 per vehicle.
- $10 — Municipal solid waste brought in a minivan, station wagon or small SUV: $10 per vehicle.
- $10 — Standard pick-up truck, load clearly below the top of the truck bed: $10.
- $15 — Municipal solid waste brought in a full-size van or SUV: $15 per vehicle.
- $15 — Standard pick-up truck, load approximately even with the top of the truck bed: $15.
- $20 — Standard pick-up truck, load above the top of the truck bed: $20.
Not confirmed: Mattresses and box springs are not named in the accepted-materials list.
Not confirmed: No proof-of-residency requirement is published and no per-week trip limit is stated.
Not confirmed: The page does not say whether material is landfilled or recycled.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$5
Visit siteNearest
South Wake Landfill mattress shredder drop-off
Residents with more than the two mattresses or box springs a day allowed at convenience centers, and commercial customers, who are asked to separate mattresses and box springs from other waste and bring them here.
Conditions and source
The shredder is at the South Wake Landfill, 6300 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The disposal fee is paid at the South Wake Landfill Scale House. The county notes that metal springs and wood frames can be separated and recycled, but states the shredder 'will solely be used to shred as the reclamation of materials will be an expansion project in the future'.
Not confirmed: Accepted payment methods at the scale house are not listed.
Not confirmed: The page does not state a daily quantity limit for mattresses brought to the shredder.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$15
Visit siteWake County Convenience Center Site 2 mattress drop-off
Wake County residents, with residency verification required for mattress and box spring drop-off.
Conditions and source
Open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. except major holidays. Mattresses and box springs are accepted at this site, limited to a total of two mattresses or box springs per day. A free Trash Pass must be obtained in advance to bring a box truck, dual-axle or enclosed trailer. Additional mattresses beyond the daily limit go to the South Wake Landfill shredder, on the same road, for a fee.
Not confirmed: The county states no fee for convenience center use and does not explicitly say mattress drop-off is free.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published for mattresses taken at convenience centers.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteThe other 4 places, further out
Wake County Convenience Center Site 1 mattress drop-off
Wake County residents, with residency verification required for mattress and box spring drop-off.
Conditions and source
Open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. except major holidays. Mattresses and box springs are accepted at this site, limited to a total of two mattresses or box springs per day. A free Trash Pass must be obtained in advance to bring a box truck, dual-axle or enclosed trailer; cars, SUVs, standard trucks and single-axle trailers need no pass. Additional mattresses beyond the daily limit go to the South Wake Landfill shredder for a fee.
Not confirmed: The county states no fee for convenience center use and does not explicitly say mattress drop-off is free, so the cost of the two-per-day allowance is unconfirmed.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published for mattresses taken at convenience centers.
Not confirmed: What counts as acceptable residency verification is not spelled out.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteWake County Convenience Center Site 4 mattress drop-off
Wake County residents, with residency verification required for mattress and box spring drop-off.
Conditions and source
Open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. except major holidays. Mattresses and box springs are accepted at this site, limited to a total of two mattresses or box springs per day. A free Trash Pass must be obtained in advance to bring a box truck, dual-axle or enclosed trailer. Additional mattresses beyond the daily limit go to the South Wake Landfill shredder for a fee.
Not confirmed: The county states no fee for convenience center use and does not explicitly say mattress drop-off is free.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published for mattresses taken at convenience centers.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteWake County Convenience Center Site 7 mattress drop-off
Wake County residents, with residency verification required for mattress and box spring drop-off.
Conditions and source
Open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. except major holidays. Mattresses and box springs are accepted at this site, limited to a total of two mattresses or box springs per day. A free Trash Pass must be obtained in advance to bring a box truck, dual-axle or enclosed trailer. Additional mattresses beyond the daily limit go to the South Wake Landfill shredder for a fee.
Not confirmed: The county states no fee for convenience center use and does not explicitly say mattress drop-off is free.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published for mattresses taken at convenience centers.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteWake County Convenience Center Site 11 mattress drop-off
Wake County residents, with residency verification required for mattress and box spring drop-off.
Conditions and source
Open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. except major holidays. Mattresses and box springs are accepted at this site, limited to a total of two mattresses or box springs per day. A free Trash Pass must be obtained in advance to bring a box truck, dual-axle or enclosed trailer. Additional mattresses beyond the daily limit go to the South Wake Landfill shredder for a fee.
Not confirmed: The county states no fee for convenience center use and does not explicitly say mattress drop-off is free.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published for mattresses taken at convenience centers.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
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4Junk removal options serving Durham
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 Durham
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 Durham
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 Durham
Is there free mattress disposal in Durham?
Yes: City of Durham curbside bulky item collection by request; 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 Durham?
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.