2026 LOCAL GUIDE
How to get rid of a mattress in Burlington, VT.
5 local options.
Compare mattress pickup, recycling, and disposal options—with costs, conditions, and sources below.
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Chittenden County, Vermont · 27 options, 8 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
5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Burlington
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Burlington (our Burlington mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout BurlingtonBook pickup online
- 2Drop-off options near Burlington2 places that take mattresses, nearest 9 miles awayFee not published
- 3Junk removal options serving Burlington4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Burlington20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 5Donation options in Burlington2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Chittenden County · Vermont rules · common questions · what to check first
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Burlington
Use our Burlington 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 Burlington. 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.
- Burlington 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
2Drop-off options near Burlington
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Burlington. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
ReSOURCE Burlington qualifying mattress and box-spring donation
Donors bringing accepted goods during donation hours; subject to staff inspection and branch capacity. No voucher or recipient-income rule imposed on donors.
Conditions and source
Like-new mattresses and box springs less than five years old; king-size mattresses, air mattresses, stains and mold excluded. Futon mattress accepted only together with frame.
Not confirmed: Donation fees, quantity limits, pest screening and same-day capacity unknown; pickup not established for mattresses. No approved geographic coverage.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 24, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
ReSOURCE branch donation matrix
ReSOURCE primary branch addresses, donation hours and capacity
Fee not published
Visit siteNearest
ReSOURCE Williston qualifying mattress and box-spring donation
Donors bringing accepted goods during donation hours; subject to staff inspection and branch capacity. No voucher or recipient-income rule imposed on donors.
Conditions and source
Like-new mattresses and box springs less than five years old; king-size mattresses, air mattresses, stains and mold excluded. Futon mattress accepted only together with frame.
Not confirmed: Donation fees, quantity limits, pest screening and same-day capacity unknown; pickup not established for mattresses. No approved geographic coverage.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 24, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
ReSOURCE branch donation matrix
ReSOURCE primary branch addresses, donation hours and capacity
Fee not published
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
3Junk removal options serving Burlington
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 site4Store haul-away options in Burlington
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
5Donation options in Burlington
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.
What Chittenden County offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Burlington and its neighbors.
- Williston at 1492 Redmond Rd, VT 05495 explicitly accepts mattresses and box springs as special materials; Tuesday–Saturday 8–3:30. Customers must unload without staff help. Page lists a $1 per-visit facility fee and 3% credit-card convenience fee separately. Mattress item price is not given; general trash volume prices are not mattress prices. Source Not confirmed: Residency, conditions, quantity cap, mattress item price and applicability of all fee components to mattress-only visits unresolved. No total calculated.
- December 18, 2025 resource identifies Williston and Milton for mattress recycling. Other drop-off branches are not established mattress routes by this policy. Sleep Well is linked as mattress recycler; do not treat apparel processor as mattress destination. Source Not confirmed: Current item fees, condition limits, quantity limits and precise eligibility unresolved. Milton branch fetch timed out; no inference from nearby branch.
- Shared page names mattresses among special materials and directs users to item-specific disposal rules. Broad special-material branch list and statements that many materials are free do not establish free mattress acceptance at every location. Source Not confirmed: A-Z route returned 503. Mattress-specific prices and branch exceptions remain open; generic C&D/trash fee tables not converted into mattress totals.
- Primary drop-off address is 525 Riverside Avenue, Burlington VT 05401. Hours 9–4:30, closed Sunday, no appointment. Per-item recycling charge due at drop-off: twin $25; full/queen/double $35; king $40. Cash, check and Venmo listed. Supports same-facility link of two prior directory sightings despite one city typo. Source Not confirmed: Box-spring price mapping, crib/other sizes, residency, drop-off condition limits, quantity caps and other possible charges unknown. Pickup fee is separate; no combined total.
- Operator expressly recycles mattresses and box springs into raw recyclable materials. Address matches drop-off policy. Marketing claim to be Vermont’s only center is not treated as an exhaustive inventory finding. Source Not confirmed: Recovery percentage and residual destination unknown. Acceptance does not resolve drop-off contamination rules.
Vermont mattress disposal rules
- Lincoln town page says household trash acceptance resumed April 4, 2026; district directory still says temporarily unavailable. Town page routes large/bulky/special wastes to Middlebury and gives New Haven JR & Sons contact and Friday 7am–2pm/Saturday 7am–noon, differing from district operator/hours. Source
- No enacted Vermont mattress EPR program found. S.217 (2026, Sen. Anne Watson) would establish mattress EPR; read first time and referred to Senate Natural Resources and Energy Jan 7, 2026, with no further action shown. Source
- Vermont DEC C&D page lists furniture and mattresses within construction & demolition waste; the page does not identify mattresses as banned from landfill disposal. Source
- Vermont DEC solid waste directory: residents select their town from an alphabetical list/map to find their solid waste district, alliance or town (16 district contacts) for drop-off centers, fees and services. Source
Questions people ask about Burlington
Is there free mattress disposal in Burlington?
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 Burlington?
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 Vermont?
Lincoln town page says household trash acceptance resumed April 4, 2026; district directory still says temporarily unavailable. Town page routes large/bulky/special wastes to Middlebury and gives New Haven JR & Sons contact and Friday 7am–2pm/Saturday 7am–noon, differing from district operator/hours.
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.