How to get rid of a mattress in Pawtucket (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Pawtucket 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.
Providence County, Rhode Island · 30 options, 10 free · checked Sep 24, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Pawtucket — 2 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Pawtucket (our Pawtucket mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Pawtucket$125
- 2City curbside pickup in PawtucketBook a date with the city and leave it at the curb$16
- 3Drop-off options near Pawtucket4 places that take mattresses, nearest 11 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Pawtucket4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Pawtucket20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Pawtucket2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Rhode Island rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Pawtucket?
Use our Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket. 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 PawtucketRun 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 Pawtucket
Pawtucket’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 Pawtucket scheduled curbside mattress and box spring collection
Pawtucket property owners on City refuse collection; properties managed by private companies are responsible for their own bulky waste pickup and disposal.
Conditions and source
Must be scheduled by the property owner before the item is placed at the curb, by calling 401-728-0500 ext. 233 or booking and paying through the City's Viewpoint portal; $16.00 per mattress or box spring, with third-party service fees possible on the online route.
Not confirmed: No published cap on the number of mattresses per scheduled pickup.
Not confirmed: No wrapping or weather rule published.
Not confirmed: Outcome for a collected mattress is not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 24, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$16
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Pawtucket
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Pawtucket. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
City of Pawtucket free monthly mattress and e-waste drop-off event
Mattress and box spring collection is for Pawtucket residents only; the e-waste half of the event is open to non-residents as well.
Conditions and source
Held in the City Hall parking lot, usually the first Saturday of the month unless noted otherwise, 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM; free; a maximum of three mattress or box spring pieces per event; mattresses and box springs are taken by MTG; no household trash, hazardous waste or appliances.
Not confirmed: Each month's date is published as a separate notice rather than a full-year calendar.
Not confirmed: The standing programme page is dated January 2023.
Not confirmed: Outcome for a dropped-off mattress is not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 24, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free Mattress & Electronic Waste Drop-off Event | City of Pawtucket
Free
Visit sitePawtucket Transfer Station resident mattress drop-off
Residents of Pawtucket only; a valid licence showing an address within the City of Pawtucket must be produced, no exceptions.
Conditions and source
Open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, closed on holidays and during parking bans; limit 3 mattress or box spring pieces per day; recyclable pieces are free and non-recyclable pieces are $25.00 each; cash only on site, or pay by card in advance through the City's Viewpoint portal.
- $0 — Recyclable mattresses and box springs dropped at the transfer station, limit 3 pieces per day.
- $25 — Non-recyclable mattresses and box springs dropped at the transfer station, limit 3 pieces per day.
Not confirmed: The page does not define what makes a mattress non-recyclable.
Not confirmed: The destination of the recyclable pieces is not named.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 24, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free–$25
Visit siteTough Stuff Recycling Pawtucket mattress drop-off (Rhode Island mattress stewardship program)
Rhode Island residents and Rhode Island businesses; the Bye Bye Mattress listing says "Free for Rhode Island businesses and residents only", and the operator's own page limits Rhode Island residents to up to eight units per year per Rhode Island-registered vehicle, with out-of-state users charged per unit
Conditions and source
Drop-off weekdays (listed 8:00AM to 2:00PM Mon-Fri on Bye Bye Mattress; the operator's page starts at 7am); mattresses and box springs count as separate units; deliveries of more than 12 units must be scheduled by calling 978-307-4118
- $0 — Free for Rhode Island residents and businesses; the operator's page limits Rhode Island residents to up to eight units per year per Rhode Island-registered vehicle
- $25 — Out-of-state users pay $25 per unit, with no unit limit stated
Not confirmed: Bye Bye Mattress and the operator's page disagree on opening time (8am vs 7am) and on whether the eight-unit annual cap applies.
Not confirmed: Neither page says whether proof of Rhode Island residency is checked at the gate.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 18, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council): Mattress Disposal in Rhode Island
Free–$25
Visit siteThe other 1 place, further out
Nearest
Central Landfill mattress drop-off (Rhode Island mattress stewardship program)
Any Rhode Island resident, per the Mattress Recycling Council's Rhode Island page, which names the Central Landfill in Johnston as a year-round drop-off
Conditions and source
Facility hours are Mon.-Fri. 6:00 AM-3:45 PM and Sat. 6:00 AM-12:00 PM; mattresses that are severely damaged, twisted, wet, frozen, soiled or infested with bed bugs are not recyclable and are handled as trash for a disposal fee that RIRRC does not publish
Not confirmed: RIRRC's own page does not state a price or per-visit limit for recyclable mattress drop-off.
Not confirmed: The disposal fee for a non-recyclable mattress is not published.
Not confirmed: Existing observation inv9-008 records an unresolved conflict over whether RIRRC still accepts mattresses for landfill disposal after the June 2026 MRC commercial update.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-90-5 Mattress stewardship plan
RIRRC current mattress instructions
Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council): Mattress Disposal in Rhode Island
Free
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Pawtucket
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 Pawtucket
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. Rhode Island law requires some of them to offer this; those come first.
- IKEA
- Ask provider
- Mattress purchase with delivery in California, Connecticut, Oregon or Rhode Island. Arranged via IKEA customer service; state recycling fee charged at purchase. Source
- 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
The other 15 retailers
- Rooms To Go
- Free
- New mattress with full service delivery. Not heavily soiled; not with Doorway Delivery. Source
- 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
- 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 Pawtucket
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.
Rhode Island mattress disposal rules
- MRC: Rhode Island mattress recycling fee rose from $20.50 to $22.50 per unit effective Jan 1, 2026, for all mattresses and foundations sold in RI (retail, online, commercial volume buyers); shown as separate receipt line item and subject to sales tax. Source
- § 23-90-5: retailers must add the stewardship fee to the purchase price of all mattresses sold and provide fee-disclosure language. No retailer take-back mandate identified. Source
- Bye Bye Mattress RI: most town transfer stations participate and accept residents' mattresses free; year-round drop-off also at Tough Stuff Recycling, 345 Walcott St, Pawtucket, and the Central Landfill in Johnston. Locator at byebyemattress.com/find-a-facility/. Source
- RIRRC: severely damaged mattresses (twisted, wet, frozen, soiled, bed bugs) may be disposed of as trash; if the city/town will not accept non-recyclable units, residents may bring them to RIRRC for disposal for a fee. Source
Questions people ask about Pawtucket
Is there free mattress disposal in Pawtucket?
Yes: City of Pawtucket free monthly mattress and e-waste drop-off event (City Hall Parking Lot, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860); Central Landfill mattress drop-off (Rhode Island mattress stewardship program) (34 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919); Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Pawtucket?
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: IKEA, Casper, Havertys, Purple, Raymour & Flanigan, Rooms To Go.
Are there state rules for mattress disposal in Rhode Island?
MRC: Rhode Island mattress recycling fee rose from $20.50 to $22.50 per unit effective Jan 1, 2026, for all mattresses and foundations sold in RI (retail, online, commercial volume buyers); shown as separate receipt line item and subject to sales tax.
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.