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How to get rid of a mattress in Portsmouth, VA.
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Portsmouth city, Virginia · 28 options, 10 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 Portsmouth
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Portsmouth (our Portsmouth mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout PortsmouthBook pickup online
- 2City curbside pickup in PortsmouthBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near Portsmouth2 places that take mattresses, nearest 19 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Portsmouth4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Portsmouth20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Portsmouth2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
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A Bedder World Mattress Recycling - Portsmouth
Use our Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. 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.
- Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
Portsmouth’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 Portsmouth bulk waste collection
Residential customers of the City of Portsmouth. City Code section 16-35 provides that 'Bulk refuse shall not be collected by the city from vacant lots, business and commercial establishments, including multifamily residential complexes', and section 16-1 defines a business or commercial establishment to include premises with 'multifamily units of four or more including condominium units', so buildings of four or more units are excluded. Section 16-40 gives residents moving into or vacating a dwelling a special collection on 24 hours' notice.
The last date published for this was Oct 1, 2026, so it has passed.
Conditions and source
Bulk pick-up occurs on the resident's normal trash day. The city asks residents to schedule through the Bulk Pickup Request Form or by calling 757-393-8629. The city announced a rollout from July 1, 2026 to October 1, 2026 under which 'Bulk collections will be by appointment only starting October 1, 2026' and 'Bulk waste placed at the curb without a scheduled appointment is subject to the removal requirements outlined in Section 16-37(B) of the City Code. Failure to remove the material after notice may result in enforcement action and fines' - but the page now carries the notice 'Important Notice: Bulk pickup Changes Will Be Temporarily Paused. More information to follow.' Under City Code section 16-36(d) residents 'may place bulk refuse for collection any time the day before scheduled collection but not after 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection', and tires, white goods and cardboard must be separated from bulk refuse. Section 16-37 requires bulk refuse to be placed as near to the curb as possible or between the sidewalk and the curb, never in a public alley, and clear of water meters, TV cable boxes, power lines, utility poles and tree limbs. The city will not collect contractor-generated debris, commercial waste, construction debris, industrial waste or materials removed from vacant lots.
Not confirmed: Neither the city's bulk page nor the ordinance names a mattress, so that a mattress is collected as bulk refuse in Portsmouth is not confirmed by a published source.
Not confirmed: No fee, free allowance, item limit or volume limit for bulk collection is published, and the city does not state that the service is free.
Not confirmed: Because the announced changes are marked temporarily paused, whether an appointment is required today is not established.
Not confirmed: The city does not say whether bulk waste is landfilled or recycled.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 28, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Portsmouth Waste Management: Bulk Pick Up
Code of the City of Portsmouth, Chapter 16 - Garbage and Refuse
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 Portsmouth
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the center of Portsmouth. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
SPSA Landstown Transfer Station household drop-off
Open to all SPSA service-area residents (Chesapeake, Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Southampton County and Virginia Beach) with proof of residency; free disposal is limited to 12 visits per calendar year and to the approved non-commercial vehicle list.
Conditions and source
Residential hours at 1825 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. SPSA accepts all household waste, bagged or un-bagged, including furniture, mattresses and small appliances. SPSA's other Virginia Beach site, the Oceana Transfer Station at 2025 Virginia Beach Boulevard, is closed to the general public.
Not confirmed: No per-item mattress fee or quantity limit is published.
Not confirmed: SPSA does not say whether mattresses are landfilled or recycled.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteFree
SPSA Suffolk Transfer Station household drop-off
Open to all SPSA service-area residents (Chesapeake, Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Southampton County and Virginia Beach) with proof of residency; free disposal is limited to 12 visits per calendar year and to the approved non-commercial vehicle list.
Conditions and source
Residential hours at 1 Bob Foeller Drive, Suffolk are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. SPSA accepts all household waste, bagged or un-bagged, including furniture, mattresses and small appliances. The same site address is given for SPSA's Regional Landfill.
Not confirmed: No per-item mattress fee or quantity limit is published.
Not confirmed: SPSA does not say whether mattresses are landfilled or recycled.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth city offers
Established for the county as a whole, so it applies across Portsmouth and its neighbors.
- The City of Portsmouth's Refuse Collection Rules & Regulations page sets the curbside window: 'Garbage cans should be placed out for collection at any time after 5 pm the day before collection and by no later than 7 am the day of collection', cans must have 'at least 3 feet of space between them and other obstacles such as mailboxes, parked cars', and 'Empty garbage cans must be removed from the curb by 7 pm the day of collection.' Overloaded cans will not be collected and lids must close securely. Under Additional Information the page states 'There is no exemption from the monthly refuse fee' and 'Landlords are responsible for removing all debris from the curb after evictions.' Yard waste must be in clear plastic bags of no more than 20 pounds, a maximum of 20 bags per household per week, out by 7:00 a.m. Cardboard must be flattened, tied and either placed out by 7:00 a.m. or scheduled by calling at least one day before the regular trash day. The department's number is 757-393-8629. Source Not confirmed: The page does not mention bulk items or mattresses at all, and gives no set-out window specific to bulk waste. Not confirmed: The amount of the monthly refuse fee is not published on this page.
- The City of Portsmouth Waste Management department page gives the scale of the bulk stream and the department's details: 'The City of Portsmouth, VA, collects 49,304 tons of solid waste, 15,115 tons of bulk waste, and 4,187 tons of recycling annually from Portsmouth homes.' The department is at 2011 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704-6112, telephone 757-393-8629. The page also announces that 'The City of Portsmouth will be transitioning to SPSA SORT (Separating Organics, Recycling & Trash)', under which one truck collects all trash and recycling from existing black or blue bins, plastics and metals are removed and recycled and organic material is converted to biochar, and states 'Your current refuse services will not change during this transition.' Source Not confirmed: The city's waste management pages name no city-operated drop-off site, convenience center or landfill; whether Portsmouth operates one is not published.
- Not an option: Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads, whose ReStore network expressly serves Portsmouth alongside Chesapeake, Isle of Wight, Norfolk, Smithfield, Suffolk and Virginia Beach, lists 'Mattresses or box springs' among the items its ReStores do not accept, alongside hazardous materials, outdated electronics, paint, glass, infant items and oversized office furniture. It does accept appliances under ten years old, cabinets, clean undamaged furniture, building materials, recent flat-screen electronics and housewares, and offers free pickup of eligible items. Donating a used mattress is therefore not an option for a Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
Is there free mattress disposal in Portsmouth?
Yes: SPSA Landstown Transfer Station household drop-off (1825 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23453); SPSA Suffolk Transfer Station household drop-off (1 Bob Foeller Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434); Casper removal with In-Home Delivery & Setup. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Portsmouth?
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.