How to get rid of a mattress in Knoxville (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Knoxville 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.
Knox County, Tennessee · 34 options, 15 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Knoxville — 1 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Knoxville 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 Knoxville
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Knoxville (our Knoxville mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Knoxville$125
- 2City curbside pickup in KnoxvilleBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near Knoxville8 places that take mattresses, nearest 2 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Knoxville4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Knoxville20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Knoxville2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Tennessee rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Knoxville?
Use our Knoxville 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 Knoxville. 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 KnoxvilleRun 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 Knoxville
Knoxville’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 Knoxville bulky waste curbside collection
Knoxville households served by the City's curbside trash program, including Backdoor Service customers, who must set bulky items at the curb.
Conditions and source
Up to five bulky items per week; more than five set out at once means none are collected and may bring a Codes Enforcement Violation. Place a 'bulky alert' by calling 311 (or use the My Knoxville App) before setting items out, then allow up to two business days for the bulky truck. Items go at the street curb where the trash cart is placed, with at least 3 feet of clearance from the cart. Extra garbage bags, construction/renovation/demolition waste, cardboard, very heavy items, brush mixed with trash, undrained refrigerant appliances, undrained gas equipment, carpet not cut to six feet, auto parts and rimmed tires are not eligible.
Not confirmed: The city's bulky waste page never names mattresses or box springs, so their acceptance is unconfirmed.
Not confirmed: No price is published for the service.
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 Knoxville
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Knoxville. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Angelic Ministries mattress and household goods donation drop-off
Donors bringing furniture, clothing and household items in good usable condition to the Knoxville donation center; the ministry redistributes them to people in need.
Conditions and source
The ministry accepts 'most any furniture, clothing and household items in good usable condition' and names 'Twin mattresses and box springs' among the items it is short of, along with bed linens of all sizes, towels and pillows. Contact 865-523-8884 or Help@AngelicMinistries.com.
Not confirmed: Drop-off hours are not published on the donation page.
Not confirmed: The page does not say whether donations are picked up, nor publish mattress condition rules or a refusal list.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteCheapest
Carter Convenience Center mattress and box spring drop-off
Knox County residents only, bringing their own residential waste; users must have a KNOX license plate or proof of residency. No businesses, contractors, commercial waste generators or hauling from rental properties.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are named on the county's accepted bulky / do-it-yourself demolition waste list and go into separate heavy-duty brown compactors that are hauled to construction and demolition landfills. Limit: one 5' x 8' pickup truck or equivalent load per day; larger loads are turned away. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays, and gates close promptly at the published time.
Not confirmed: The county's own listing gives the street address without a city or ZIP code for this site.
Not confirmed: Condition limits for wet, soiled or bed-bug-infested mattresses are not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bulky and Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste — Knox County Solid Waste
Free
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Dutchtown Convenience Center mattress and box spring drop-off
Knox County residents only, bringing their own residential waste; users must have a KNOX license plate or proof of residency. No businesses, contractors, commercial waste generators or hauling from rental properties.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are named on the county's accepted bulky / do-it-yourself demolition waste list and go into separate heavy-duty brown compactors that are hauled to construction and demolition landfills. Limit: one 5' x 8' pickup truck or equivalent load per day; larger loads are turned away. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays, and gates close promptly at the published time.
Not confirmed: The county's own listing gives the street address without a city or ZIP code for this site.
Not confirmed: Condition limits for wet, soiled or bed-bug-infested mattresses are not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bulky and Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste — Knox County Solid Waste
Free
Visit siteThe other 5 places, further out
Free
Halls Convenience Center mattress and box spring drop-off
Knox County residents only, bringing their own residential waste; users must have a KNOX license plate or proof of residency. No businesses, contractors, commercial waste generators or hauling from rental properties.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are named on the county's accepted bulky / do-it-yourself demolition waste list and go into separate heavy-duty brown compactors that are hauled to construction and demolition landfills. Limit: one 5' x 8' pickup truck or equivalent load per day; larger loads are turned away. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays, and gates close promptly at the published time.
Not confirmed: The county's own listing gives the street address without a city or ZIP code for this site.
Not confirmed: Condition limits for wet, soiled or bed-bug-infested mattresses are not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bulky and Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste — Knox County Solid Waste
Free
Visit siteFree
John Sevier Convenience Center mattress and box spring drop-off
Knox County residents only, bringing their own residential waste; users must have a KNOX license plate or proof of residency. No businesses, contractors, commercial waste generators or hauling from rental properties.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are named on the county's accepted bulky / do-it-yourself demolition waste list and go into separate heavy-duty brown compactors that are hauled to construction and demolition landfills. Limit: one 5' x 8' pickup truck or equivalent load per day; larger loads are turned away. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays, and gates close promptly at the published time.
Not confirmed: The county's own listing gives the street address without a city or ZIP code for this site.
Not confirmed: Condition limits for wet, soiled or bed-bug-infested mattresses are not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bulky and Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste — Knox County Solid Waste
Free
Visit siteFree
Karns Convenience Center mattress and box spring drop-off
Knox County residents only, bringing their own residential waste; users must have a KNOX license plate or proof of residency. No businesses, contractors, commercial waste generators or hauling from rental properties.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are named on the county's accepted bulky / do-it-yourself demolition waste list and go into separate heavy-duty brown compactors that are hauled to construction and demolition landfills. Limit: one 5' x 8' pickup truck or equivalent load per day; larger loads are turned away. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays, and gates close promptly at the published time.
Not confirmed: The county's own listing gives the street address without a city or ZIP code for this site.
Not confirmed: Condition limits for wet, soiled or bed-bug-infested mattresses are not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bulky and Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste — Knox County Solid Waste
Free
Visit siteFree
Powell Convenience Center mattress and box spring drop-off
Knox County residents only, bringing their own residential waste; users must have a KNOX license plate or proof of residency. No businesses, contractors, commercial waste generators or hauling from rental properties.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are named on the county's accepted bulky / do-it-yourself demolition waste list and go into separate heavy-duty brown compactors that are hauled to construction and demolition landfills. Limit: one 5' x 8' pickup truck or equivalent load per day; larger loads are turned away. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays, and gates close promptly at the published time.
Not confirmed: The county's own listing gives the street address without a city or ZIP code for this site.
Not confirmed: Condition limits for wet, soiled or bed-bug-infested mattresses are not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bulky and Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste — Knox County Solid Waste
Free
Visit siteFree
Tazewell Pike / Gibbs Convenience Center mattress and box spring drop-off
Knox County residents only, bringing their own residential waste; users must have a KNOX license plate or proof of residency. No businesses, contractors, commercial waste generators or hauling from rental properties.
Conditions and source
Mattresses and box springs are named on the county's accepted bulky / do-it-yourself demolition waste list and go into separate heavy-duty brown compactors that are hauled to construction and demolition landfills. Limit: one 5' x 8' pickup truck or equivalent load per day; larger loads are turned away. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays, and gates close promptly at the published time.
Not confirmed: The county's own listing gives the street address without a city or ZIP code for this site.
Not confirmed: Condition limits for wet, soiled or bed-bug-infested mattresses are not published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bulky and Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste — Knox County Solid Waste
Free
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4Junk removal options serving Knoxville
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 Knoxville
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 Knoxville
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.
Tennessee mattress disposal rules
- No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on TDEC pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments. Source
- TDEC Materials Management page links a 'Where may I dispose of recycle items near me?' ArcGIS dashboard (arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/f7515b25ca29478a8adc6a9dc8c1f7c1); program supports 95 counties and solid waste planning regions. Source
- The ArcGIS dashboard TDEC links from its Materials Management page is titled "County Recycling Centers". Its correct address is arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/f7515b25ca29478a8adc6a9dc8c1f7c1 — this corrects the partially recorded id in st-tn-102 (the id f7515b25ca29478a8a1b9bd68a4bba51 returns "item cannot be found"). It is the statewide map residents use to find county recycling centers. Source
- TDEC's Waste Management Branch page lists the state's full set of solid waste programs — Solid Waste, Landfill Operators Certification, waste tire hauler, hazardous and medical waste, and Materials Management (Recovered Materials, grants, HHW, waste tires, organics, debris management, BOPAE household batteries/oil/paint/antifreeze/electronics). No mattress program, bulky-waste rule or disposal ban appears. The page also links the Solid Waste Dataviewer (dataviewers.tdec.tn.gov/dataviewers/f?p=19035:34001), which searches facility information, inspection reports, complaints and forms. It notes that, effective August 1, Materials Management moves into TDEC's Division of Stakeholder Engagement with programs and services continuing unchanged. Source
- Mattress Recycling Council's Program States page names exactly four program states — California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon. Tennessee is not among them, confirming there is no MRC-run mattress stewardship program or Bye Bye Mattress free drop-off network in Tennessee. Source
Questions people ask about Knoxville
Is there free mattress disposal in Knoxville?
Yes: Carter Convenience Center mattress and box spring drop-off (8815 Asheville Hwy, Knox County, TN); Dutchtown Convenience Center mattress and box spring drop-off (10618 Dutchtown Road, Knox County, TN); Halls Convenience Center mattress and box spring drop-off (3608 Neal Drive, Knox County, TN). Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Knoxville?
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 Tennessee?
No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on TDEC 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.