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How to get rid of a mattress in Poquoson, VA.
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Poquoson city, Virginia · 27 options, 8 free · checked Sep 28, 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 Poquoson
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Poquoson (our Poquoson mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout VirginiaBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in PoquosonBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near Poquoson1 place that takes mattresses, nearest 14 miles awayFree–$33
- 4Junk removal options serving Poquoson4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Poquoson20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Poquoson2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Poquoson
Use our Poquoson 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 Virginia. 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.
- Poquoson 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 Poquoson
Poquoson’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 Poquoson bulk debris pickup (mattresses accepted)
'Residents who pay for City Solid Waste Services'. The city does not collect on private lanes: 'We do not pick up on private lanes, items must be brought out to the City right-of-way.'
Conditions and source
Bulk debris is collected on Tuesdays by precinct - 1st Tuesday Western, 2nd Tuesday Central, 3rd Tuesday Eastern - and 'should be placed curbside by 7 a.m. Tuesday morning... Do not place items at curbside more than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled pickup.' Piles need three feet of clearance for the grapple truck and must be clear of trees, power lines and other obstructions; large appliances and other metal items must be separated, seagrass and landscape debris piled separately. Mattresses are listed among the acceptable items, alongside clear bags, appliances, furniture, grills without propane, lawn equipment with fluids removed, area rugs and large electronics; 'Heavy/large items should be cut down to 4'x4'' and 'Debris piles should be no larger than six cubic yards (example: 9' W x 6' D x 3' H).' Ammunition, batteries, black bags, bricks or pavers, concrete, construction debris, contractor or business generated debris, household chemicals, oil drums and tanks, paint, pesticides, propane tanks, shingles and tires are not picked up. A pickup outside the precinct's scheduled week 'will incur a charge a charge of $63'. The program also gives each paying household one free trip a month to the York County Transfer Station at 145 Goodwin Neck Road, in the gated dumpster area, on proof of name and residency.
Not confirmed: The city publishes no charge for a scheduled bulk pickup and does not state that it is free.
Not confirmed: The city does not say whether a mattress and its box spring count separately against the six cubic yard pile limit.
Not confirmed: The fee for the dump trailer drop-off service is not published.
Not confirmed: Whether collected mattresses are landfilled or recycled is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 28, 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 Poquoson
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Poquoson. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
York County Waste Management Center mattress and box spring drop-off
Open to York County curbside garbage subscribers at no charge, and to everyone else for a fee: 'If you subscribe to the County's curbside garbage service, you can bring it to the Waste Management Center, 145 Goodwin Neck Road, for disposal. Contractors, residents from other localities and County residents who do not subscribe to the County's curbside collection program will be charged $33.00 per mattress/$33.00 per box spring.' A City of Poquoson household that pays for City Solid Waste Services is separately allowed one free trip a month to the same site, in the gated dumpster area, on proof of name and residency such as an ID or utility bill.
Conditions and source
145 Goodwin Neck Road, Yorktown, VA 23692. The recycling center, transfer station and citizen garbage drop-off are open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the co-located VPPSA compost facility, which takes yard waste only, is open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The waste management office is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 757-890-3780. The county asks that a mattress in good condition free of stains and rips be donated instead, and allows a mattress or box spring to be included as one item on a booked bulk item pickup at the home.
- $0 — Free for York County curbside garbage subscribers: 'If you subscribe to the County's curbside garbage service, you can bring it to the Waste Management Center, 145 Goodwin Neck Road, for disposal.' A City of Poquoson household that pays for City Solid Waste Services separately gets one free trip a month to the same site, in the gated dumpster area, on proof of name and residency.
- $33 — $33.00 per mattress and a further $33.00 per box spring: 'Contractors, residents from other localities and County residents who do not subscribe to the County's curbside collection program will be charged $33.00 per mattress/$33.00 per box spring.' A set therefore costs $66.00.
Not confirmed: The county does not say whether mattresses taken here are landfilled or recycled.
Not confirmed: The county does not say how its $33.00 out-of-locality charge interacts with the City of Poquoson's free monthly trip for its own residents.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 28, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free–$33
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Poquoson
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 Poquoson
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 Poquoson
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 Poquoson city offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Poquoson and its neighbors.
- Not an option: Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, whose free ReStore donation pickup expressly covers 'Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and Williamsburg, plus the counties of Charles City, James City, New Kent and York, Virginia', lists 'MATTRESSES & BOX SPRINGS' among the items it 'REGRETFULLY' cannot accept, and also refuses used bedding, although new bedding in original packaging is accepted. Its nearest ReStore to Poquoson is at 4824 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692 (757-596-5553). A used mattress is therefore not a donation route for a Poquoson resident through this ReStore. Source
Virginia mattress disposal rules
- Governor vetoed HB 86 (2026 session), which would have created a mattress recycling program with a purchase fee; veto statement dated April 13, 2026 calls mandating all retailers join a single program and raise prices unworkable. No statewide mattress program in effect. Source
- Virginia DEQ operates no statewide item locator. Its Statewide Recycling Programs page tells residents "Your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for detailed information on recycling and special collection events" and, to find where to recycle hard-to-dispose items, to contact the Recycling Program Manager in their locality; it names the third-party Earth911 website as the universal resource. The only product-specific statewide program listed is Computer & Electronics Recycling under Virginia's Computer Recovery and Recycling Act. The page's list of common Virginia recyclables does not include mattresses or furniture. Source
- Virginia's recycling mandates are rate mandates on localities, not material bans: each county, city, town or regional authority (Solid Waste Planning Unit) must maintain recycling programs meeting at least 15% (low population density or high unemployment) or 25% (all others), must maintain a Solid Waste Management Plan, and may be required to file a Recycling Action Plan if it falls short. No material is banned from disposal and mattresses are not mentioned. The page links a statewide "Recycling Program Managers (by Locality)" contact list (deq.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/29928/639154037491930000) and the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Regulations at 9VAC20-130. Source
- Mattress Recycling Council's Program States page names exactly four program states — California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon. Virginia is not among them; MRC's head office is at 501 Wythe Street, Alexandria VA 22314, but it runs no Virginia program. This is consistent with the existing record that Virginia's 2026 mattress recycling bill (HB 86) was vetoed. Source
Questions people ask about Poquoson
Is there free mattress disposal in Poquoson?
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 Poquoson?
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 Virginia?
Governor vetoed HB 86 (2026 session), which would have created a mattress recycling program with a purchase fee; veto statement dated April 13, 2026 calls mandating all retailers join a single program and raise prices unworkable. No statewide mattress program in effect.
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.