How to get rid of a mattress in Waco (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Waco 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.
McLennan County, Texas · 29 options, 9 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Waco has a mattress recycling option — book a recycling pickup online with our Waco 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 Waco
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Waco (our Waco mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Waco$125
- 2City curbside pickup in WacoBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree–$165
- 3Drop-off options near Waco3 places that take mattresses, nearest 1 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Waco4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Waco20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Waco2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Texas rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Waco?
Use our Waco 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 Waco. 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 WacoRun 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 Waco
Waco’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.
Waco monthly bulky waste curbside collection
City of Waco households with curbside collection service. Multi-family residences on dumpster service are excluded.
Conditions and source
One bulky waste pickup per month is included, but it has to be requested through the online form on the MyWaco portal. A pile up to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft carries no additional charge; larger piles are billed as the Large Bulky Waste service, which is scheduled only after payment arrangements have been made ($50 up to 7 cubic yards, $90 for 8-15, $165 for 16-30). Items must sit at least 5 ft from trees, mailboxes, water meters and fences, not under overhanging branches and not on sprinkler heads or meters. Freon appliances, basketball goals, glass, tires, construction material, chemicals, liquids, hazardous waste and paint are not collected.
- $0 — No additional charge for the one requested bulky waste pickup each month when the pile is within 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft
- $50 — Large Bulky Waste service, up to 7 cubic yards, scheduled only after payment arrangements have been made
- $90 — Large Bulky Waste service, 8 to 15 cubic yards
- $165 — Large Bulky Waste service, 16 to 30 cubic yards
Not confirmed: City does not name mattresses in the accepted or excluded lists
Not confirmed: City does not say whether bulky waste is landfilled or recycled
Not confirmed: Fee schedule reviewed is the version effective October 1, 2023
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Waco Solid Waste — Residential Services (bulky waste)
Free–$165
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Waco
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Waco. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
City of Waco Transfer Station self-haul drop-off
Open to self-haul customers at posted rates; a $10 minimum fee is charged to all users.
Conditions and source
6171 S. University Parks Dr., open Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Municipal solid waste (household items, appliances, furniture) and construction debris such as wood, steel, drywall and glass are accepted; concrete and brush are not taken at the transfer station. Municipal solid waste is $72.00 per ton.
Not confirmed: City does not name mattresses specifically
Not confirmed: City does not say whether the four free resident loads a year may be used at the transfer station as well as the landfill
Not confirmed: City does not say whether anything is recycled
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
$72
Visit siteCheapest
Cobbs Recycling Center resident bulky and brush drop-off
City of Waco residential trash customers only: a current Waco water bill within 30 days of its due date showing the residential service address and a trash charge, plus photo ID matching that address.
Conditions and source
4201 Trice Ave, open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with the drop-off bays closing at 4:45 p.m. Residents get four trips of bulky and brush waste per year at no fee, up to eight cubic yards per visit (about a full-size pickup load), and loads must be tarped as state law requires. Free monthly drop-offs also cover up to 5 gallons of used oil, antifreeze and filters and up to 5 gallons of latex paint. Freon appliances cost $15 per unit and tires $3.50-$6.00 each, maximum four per visit.
Not confirmed: City does not name mattresses in the bulky waste it takes here
Not confirmed: City does not say whether bulky waste dropped off here is landfilled or recycled
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Waco Solid Waste — Cobbs Recycling Center (citizen convenience center)
Free
Visit siteNearest
City of Waco Landfill resident self-haul drop-off
Open to the public at posted rates. Waco residents get four free loads a year of up to 2,000 pounds each on production of a Waco utility bill (paper or electronic) showing residential trash service plus photo ID; the fee schedule records the same allowance as 4 times per year, 1 ton per deposit.
Conditions and source
4730 TK Parkway, Axtell, open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Municipal solid waste, including household items, appliances and furniture, is accepted; construction debris is charged at a higher rate. A $10 minimum fee is charged to all users. Beyond the free resident loads, municipal solid waste is $52.00 per ton for county residents and $75.00 per ton for others.
- $0 — No additional charge for each of four resident loads a year of up to 2,000 pounds, with a Waco utility bill showing residential trash service and photo ID
- $52 — Municipal solid waste at $52.00 per ton for county residents beyond the free loads ($75.00 per ton for others), subject to a $10 minimum fee
Not confirmed: City does not name mattresses specifically
Not confirmed: City does not say whether anything is recycled
Not confirmed: Fee schedule reviewed is the version effective October 1, 2023
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free–$52
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Waco
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 Waco
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 Waco
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.
Texas mattress disposal rules
- No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on TCEQ pages as of 2026-09-22; mattress disposal is handled by local governments. Source
- TCEQ's Take Care of Texas (Mar 4, 2025) notes many mattress retailers offer pickup of old mattresses on new-mattress delivery, organizations such as Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity may accept good-condition mattresses, and many cities/haulers offer bulk pickup or collection events. Source
Questions people ask about Waco
Is there free mattress disposal in Waco?
Yes: Cobbs Recycling Center resident bulky and brush drop-off (4201 Trice Ave, Waco, TX 76710); Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup; Havertys complimentary mattress removal. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Waco?
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 Texas?
No statewide mattress stewardship program or landfill ban found on TCEQ 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.