2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in Providence, RI.
6 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Providence County, Rhode Island · 30 options, 10 free · checked Sep 24, 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 Providence
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Providence (our Providence mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout ProvidenceBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in ProvidenceBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near Providence4 places that take mattresses, nearest 4 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Providence4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Providence20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Providence2 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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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Providence
Use our Providence 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 Providence. 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.
- Providence 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 Providence
Providence’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.
Providence bulky item curbside collection (mattresses by appointment with Waste Management)
Residents of buildings with 6 or fewer units; buildings with more than 6 units must arrange collection through their property manager
Conditions and source
Schedule by calling Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 at least 24 hours before the regular collection day (more than 48 hours ahead for mattresses) or use the online form; up to 3 items per unit; mattresses must be called in and bagged for curbside pickup, and the DPW Environmental Division sells mattress bags; set out beside the Big Green Can no earlier than 4 PM the evening before and no later than 4 AM on collection day
Not confirmed: The City says there are no additional fees for bulky items "except mattresses" but does not publish the mattress fee.
Not confirmed: The price of the mattress bags sold by the Environmental Division is not published.
Not confirmed: Whether collected mattresses go into the Rhode Island stewardship recycling program is not stated.
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 Providence
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Providence. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Providence DPW Saturday mattress and box spring drop-off (700 Allens Avenue)
Providence residents with a valid Providence ID
Conditions and source
Saturdays 7am-12:45pm; arrive before 12:45pm for on-site item inspection; mattresses and box springs must be unbagged; 2 items accepted per visit
Not confirmed: The City does not state a price for this drop-off, so it is not confirmed free.
Not confirmed: The page does not say what the on-site inspection rejects or where rejected items should go.
Not confirmed: Whether items are recycled through the Rhode Island program is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteNearest
Tough 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 siteCheapest
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 siteThe other 1 place, further out
Free
North Smithfield Highway Garage mattress recycling
North Smithfield residents with ID; RI-used units; three pieces/visit
Conditions and source
Dry acceptable mattresses/box springs; no wet/frozen/infested/heavily soiled/severely damaged units; no crib/futon/sofa-bed/waterbed units
Not confirmed: Recycling hours and any separate entry requirements unknown; do not use town office hours.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 18, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Providence
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 Providence
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 Providence
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
- FY27 pricing for excess recycling units and dedicated unrecoverable loads does not reconcile prior inv9-001: MRC commercial guidance caps RIRRC deliveries at three units/day and says mattresses are not accepted for Central Landfill disposal. Preserve both primary statements. Source
- The adjustable-mattress page directs badly damaged, wet, frozen, soiled or infested units toward fee-based RIRRC disposal, extending the already-recorded traditional-mattress conflict with MRC commercial policy. Both local and statewide option headings are empty in returned content. Source
- North Smithfield disposal page lists Wednesday 3-5pm with last Wednesday November 26 2025, and Saturday 8am-2pm. Its mattress instruction uses those recycling hours. This conflicts with the garage page Wednesday 3-6pm/Saturday 8-noon. Source
- North Smithfield directs questionable mattresses to RIRRC and says unacceptable units incur a landfill disposal fee. MRC June 22 2026 commercial update says RIRRC does not accept mattresses for Central Landfill disposal. Preserve this scope/date discrepancy; do not recommend disposal based on the town referral. Source
- Current RIRRC mattress page still directs non-recyclable mattresses to RIRRC for fee-based disposal, unlike MRC commercial update. Current page renders empty local/statewide option headings while legacy directory has links. Expired September 12 extended-hours banner is not a current schedule. Source
- Pawtucket primary hours start 7am versus MRC card 125 8am; primary annual eight-unit rule is absent from directory free-resident/business wording and its appointment threshold above 12 units. Branch appointment answer incorrectly names Fitchburg; no Pawtucket walk-in guarantee inferred. Source
- 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 Providence
Is there free mattress disposal in Providence?
Yes: Central Landfill mattress drop-off (Rhode Island mattress stewardship program) (34 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919); North Smithfield Highway Garage mattress recycling (281 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield, RI); Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Providence?
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: IKEA, Casper, Havertys, Purple, Raymour & Flanigan, Rooms To Go.
Are there state rules for mattress disposal in Rhode Island?
FY27 pricing for excess recycling units and dedicated unrecoverable loads does not reconcile prior inv9-001: MRC commercial guidance caps RIRRC deliveries at three units/day and says mattresses are not accepted for Central Landfill disposal. Preserve both primary statements.
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.