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How to get rid of a mattress in Elizabethtown, PA.
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Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 29 options, 8 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 Elizabethtown
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Elizabethtown (our Elizabethtown mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout PennsylvaniaBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in ElizabethtownBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near Elizabethtown3 places that take mattresses, nearest 5 miles awayFrom $15
- 4Junk removal options serving Elizabethtown4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Elizabethtown20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Elizabethtown2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Pennsylvania rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Elizabethtown
Use our Elizabethtown 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 Pennsylvania. 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.
- Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown’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.
Elizabethtown Borough weekly oversized item collection (mattresses of any size named)
Residential units in Elizabethtown Borough on the Borough's curbside program, which the Borough describes as the comprehensive trash and recycling program it provides 'Pursuant to Act 101'. One oversized item per residential unit per week. No booking, call or notice is required, and the Borough publishes no proof-of-residency step.
Conditions and source
'Each residential unit may place one oversized item curbside with regular trash collection every week' on the household's regular Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday collection day, and 'Items for collection should be placed curbside the night before the scheduled collection.' Among the Borough's 'Acceptable Oversized items' is 'Mattresses (any size).' The handling limits are 'Oversized items are those that do not fit in a 32-gallon trash container and those that can be lifted by two people', and 'items should not weigh more than 75 pounds, furniture is limited to 6 feet in length and carpet and scrap metal is limited to 48 inches in length' - the six-foot cap is written against furniture, while a mattress is accepted at any size, so the weight test is the one to check against a king or queen. 'The hauler will not accept an item if it is too heavy to be lifted into a truck by two people and if the length is too long for it to fit in the truck.' Refused as oversized items: 'Sleeper Sofas, Sofas that contain Recliners, and Reclining Chairs (with power)', white goods, 'TVs and other electronic items', 'Additional trash bags that do not fit in the 32-gallon trash container', 'Cardboard boxes filled with trash' and 'Construction Material or debris'. The oversized allowance sits alongside, not inside, the ordinary two-container weekly trash limit: 'Refuse exceeding the weekly container/ bag limits that is not an oversized item and not marked with an extra service tag will not be collected.' Household trash is collected by Good's Disposal Service. A missed collection is reported to the Borough Office at 717-367-1700, leaving the item at the curb.
Not confirmed: The Borough publishes no fee for the weekly oversized item and nowhere says it is free or included, so the price of putting a mattress out is not established.
Not confirmed: The Borough does not say whether a mattress and its box spring count as one oversized item or two against the one-per-week allowance.
Not confirmed: No wrapping or bagging rule applies to a mattress, and the Borough does not say what happens to a collected one, so the outcome is unknown.
From the provider’s own page, checked Nov 6, 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 Elizabethtown
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Elizabethtown. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Lancaster Waste-To-Energy Facility mattress and bulky item drop-off
Lancaster and select counties
Conditions and source
A single item under 200 lbs, including a mattress, is $15 each; a mixed household trash load is $100/ton with a $40 minimum per visit up to 800 lbs. Debit or credit cards only. Open loads must be tarped or a $20 penalty applies; closed-toe shoes and a high-visibility vest required. Mon-Fri 6:30AM-3:30PM, 1st Saturday of the month 7AM-10AM. Waste delivered here is burned to generate electricity rather than landfilled.
- $15 — single item under 200 lbs, mattresses named among accepted items
- $40 — minimum fee per visit for a household trash load up to 800 lbs ($100/ton above that)
Not confirmed: Combustion for energy is not recycling or reuse; the page does not say mattresses are recovered for materials
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
LCSWMA — Residential Trash Disposal Rates (Lancaster and Dauphin tabs)
$15plus $40 for the load or entry
Visit siteLCSWMA Transfer Station Complex mattress and bulky item drop-off
Lancaster County waste only
Conditions and source
A single item under 200 lbs, including a mattress, is $15 each; a mixed household trash load is $100/ton plus a $15/ton transfer fee with a $40 minimum per visit up to 680 lbs at the Transfer Station. Debit or credit cards only, no cash or checks. Open loads must be tarped or a $20 penalty applies and all visitors in the tipping area must wear closed-toe shoes and a high-visibility vest ($10 on site). Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM, Sat 7AM-11AM.
- $15 — single item under 200 lbs, mattresses named among accepted items
- $40 — minimum fee per visit for a household trash load up to 680 lbs at the Transfer Station Complex ($100/ton plus $15/ton transfer fee above that)
Not confirmed: The rate page does not say whether mattresses delivered to the transfer station are burned for energy, landfilled or recycled
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
LCSWMA — Residential Trash Disposal Rates (Lancaster and Dauphin tabs)
$15plus $40 for the load or entry
Visit siteFrey Farm Landfill mattress and bulky item drop-off
LCSWMA's trash disposal page lists Frey Farm among the sites Lancaster County residents may use; the locations page labels it 'Dauphin & Select Counties' Waste Only'
Conditions and source
A single item under 200 lbs, including a mattress, is $15 each; a mixed household trash load is $100/ton with a $40 minimum per visit up to 800 lbs. Debit or credit cards only. Mon-Fri 7AM-3:30PM, 2nd and 4th Saturday 7AM-11AM.
- $15 — single item under 200 lbs, mattresses named among accepted items
- $40 — minimum fee per visit for a household trash load up to 800 lbs ($100/ton above that)
Not confirmed: LCSWMA's own pages disagree on whether Frey Farm takes Lancaster County or Dauphin and select counties' waste
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
LCSWMA — Residential Trash Disposal Rates (Lancaster and Dauphin tabs)
$15plus $40 for the load or entry
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown
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.
Pennsylvania mattress disposal rules
- Operator location page gives 219 Street Road, West Grove PA 19390; DEP permit 101069 directory gives 261 Street Road. Preserve both; no automatic address overwrite or branch merge. Source
- Seven facility cards distinguish YCRRC/Small Load Drop-Off at 2651 Blackbridge Road from management at 2700, recycling at 2685 Blackthorne Court, ash site, recreation and sanitary landfill. Operator ZIP 17406 differs from DEP YCRRC ZIP 17402. Source
- No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on PA DEP pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments. Source
- PA DEP County Recycling Coordinators directory (select county) for local drop-offs and events; RecycleSearch for material-specific facilities; DEP Recycling Hotline 800-346-4242. DEP says bulky items go through your refuse hauler, or your county recycling coordinator if you have none. Source
Questions people ask about Elizabethtown
Is there free mattress disposal in Elizabethtown?
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 Elizabethtown?
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 Pennsylvania?
Operator location page gives 219 Street Road, West Grove PA 19390; DEP permit 101069 directory gives 261 Street Road. Preserve both; no automatic address overwrite or branch merge.
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.