How to get rid of a mattress in Monroe (2026 local guide)

We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Monroe and listed them all below — pickup and recycling, drop-off sites, junk removal companies, store haul-away and donation — with what each one costs and the page we took it from.

Union County, North Carolina · 26 options, 8 free · checked Sep 22, 2026

Monroe has a mattress recycling option — book a recycling pickup online with our Monroe mattress recycling partner.

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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Monroe?

Use our Monroe 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 North Carolina. 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.

Pickup trucks and a trailer loaded with mattresses on a recycling run
A Bedder World trucks loaded for a run to the recycler.

$125a mattress · $155 with a box spring

See the price for Monroe

Run 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

A Bedder World homepage

A Bedder World FAQs

A Bedder World mattress removal service areas

2Drop-off options near Monroe

Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Monroe. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.

Cheapest

Union County Landfill mattress and bulky item drop-off

2125 Austin Chaney Road, Wingate, NC 28174 · 6 miles away · destination not stated

"The Union County Landfill is open to the public" — no residency restriction is stated for disposal. Only the used motor oil and antifreeze stream is limited ("Residents only; 5 gallon limit"), and the free Trash Pass covers Union County residents at the convenience centers rather than here.

Conditions and source

Mattresses are listed first under accepted items: "Mattresses, furniture, and other bulky items". The charge is by vehicle, not per mattress: $20 per load for a pickup truck, car, SUV or van, rising to $40 or $80 for larger trailers and box trucks. Loads must be covered — "Unsecured loads will be charged twice our normal fees." Open Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon; closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The county's five convenience centers do not take mattresses — residents with bulky items are sent here.

  • $20 — "Pickup Truck, Car, SUV or Van $20.00 per load" for garbage, construction & demolition or yard waste; mattresses, furniture and other bulky items are listed as accepted.
  • Plus $40 — Surcharge for a taller load: "Single-Axle Trailer or Flatbed Truck $40.00 per load (load is higher than 2 feet)"; a single-axle trailer or flatbed two feet high or lower is $20.00 per load, and a dual-axle trailer, flatbed, box truck or covered trailer is $80.00 per load.

Not confirmed: The county does not say whether mattresses are recycled or landfilled

Not confirmed: There is no per-mattress price; one mattress and a full car load both cost $20

From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.

Landfill — Union County, NC

Convenience Centers — Union County, NC

No way to move it yourself? See pickup services →

3Junk removal options serving Monroe

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

destination not stated

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.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? mattress removal page

1-800-GOT-JUNK? pricing page

Ask provider

Visit site

College HUNKS mattress removal

destination not stated

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.

College HUNKS mattress removal page

College HUNKS pricing page

Ask provider

Visit site

Junk King mattress disposal

destination not stated

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.

Junk King mattress disposal page

Junk King pricing page

Ask provider

Visit site
The other 1 companies

The Junkluggers mattress removal

destination not stated

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.

The Junkluggers mattress removal page

Ask provider

Visit site

4Store haul-away options in Monroe

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
Havertys
Free
New mattress delivered by Top Drawer Delivery. Not stated on page. 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

5Donation options in Monroe

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 Monroe

Is there free mattress disposal in Monroe?

Yes: Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup; Havertys complimentary mattress removal; Purple In-Home Setup with mattress removal. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.

How much does mattress pickup cost in Monroe?

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.

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