How to get rid of a mattress in Richmond (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Richmond 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.
Richmond city, Virginia · 31 options, 9 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Richmond — 1 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Richmond 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 Richmond
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Richmond (our Richmond mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Richmond$125
- 2City curbside pickup in RichmondBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFee not published
- 3Drop-off options near Richmond3 places that take mattressesFee not published
- 4Junk removal options serving Richmond4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Richmond20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Richmond2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Virginia rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Richmond?
Use our Richmond 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 Richmond. 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 RichmondRun 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 Richmond
Richmond’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.
CARITAS Furniture Bank furniture donation pickup
Donors of qualifying furniture who arrange a pickup by calling 804-887-1569.
Conditions and source
CARITAS will collect qualifying furniture donations, including mattresses and box springs that are stain- and rip-free and are not king-size or foam. The same condition standards apply as for drop-off: nothing stained, ripped, torn or carrying pet hair.
Not confirmed: No pickup fee or free statement is published.
Not confirmed: The page does not define a geographic pickup area or a lead time.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteCity of Richmond bulk and brush collection
City of Richmond residents only; the city's bulk and brush postcard states the service is only available for City of Richmond residents.
Conditions and source
Bulk and brush is collected bi-weekly on the household's trash collection day during its recycling collection week, placed next to the recycle cart in the same location as household trash and out by 6 a.m. (the current page says the night before); crews return by Saturday of the recycling week if the item is missed. Brush must be no longer than 6 feet and 3 inches in diameter, with smaller twigs bundled and tied. Prohibited items are construction debris, tires (no rims), carpet, auto parts, bricks, drywall, pipes, paint, gas tanks, propane tanks and lawn mowers. A same-day or within-24-hours request costs $100 and appliance collection costs $50 per appliance, arranged through DPW Customer Care at 900 E. Broad Street, Room 704.
Not confirmed: Neither the bulk and brush page nor the postcard itemises mattresses; the city's neighborhood clean-up page confirms mattresses are collected in the free clean-up rounds.
Not confirmed: No fee or free statement is published for the regular bi-weekly collection.
Not confirmed: No per-collection quantity limit and no disposal outcome are published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Richmond DPW bulk and brush collection postcard
City of Richmond Department of Public Works bulk and brush collection
Fee not published
Visit siteCity of Richmond neighborhood clean-up mattress collection
Residents of the city's 15 designated neighborhood clean-up zones, on their zone's scheduled clean-up Saturday; residents check the date with the DPW Service Finder.
Conditions and source
Free curbside collection of furniture, mattresses, tires (four per household), appliances and brush on select Saturdays from March 14 through November 5, 2026, 8 a.m. until noon rain or shine. Residents place items out Friday evening wherever trash is normally set out, curbside or in alleys; brush must be cut into four-foot lengths and bundled. Electronics, construction debris, hazardous waste items and glass are not accepted.
Not confirmed: The page does not say whether residency is checked or whether renters and multi-family addresses qualify.
Not confirmed: No mattress wrapping requirement and no per-household mattress limit are published.
Not confirmed: The page does not say whether collected mattresses are landfilled or recycled.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Richmond
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Richmond. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
CARITAS Furniture Bank mattress donation drop-off
Anyone donating qualifying items; CARITAS asks donors to call 804-887-1581 (or 804-887-1569 for furniture) before dropping off because needs and space change.
Conditions and source
Accepts mattresses and box springs that are stain- and rip-free, excluding king sizes and foam; Tempur-Pedic mattresses, king beds, headboards, footboards, wooden bed frames, hospital and electric beds and sleeper sofas are refused. Donations must not be stained, ripped, torn or contain pet hair. Drop-off hours are Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Not confirmed: No fee or free statement is published for drop-off.
Not confirmed: No limit on the number of mattresses per donor is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteEast Richmond Road Convenience Center bulk drop-off
City of Richmond residents; proof of residency is required to use the service, such as a valid driver's license, utility bill or vehicle registration. Material from commercial entities or from people living outside the city limits is not accepted.
Conditions and source
Residents may take bulk and brush items to the site themselves. The city's current bulk and brush page gives hours as Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the 2020 DPW flyer for the same site gives 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Household hazardous waste, paint and rimless tires (limit four) are also taken here.
Not confirmed: No drop-off fee is published for bulk items and the city does not state that bulk drop-off is free; the flyer's 'free to Richmond residents' wording covers the paint, hazardous waste and tire program it describes.
Not confirmed: Mattresses are not itemised on either page.
Not confirmed: Published weekday closing times conflict between the current page (3:30 p.m.) and the 2020 flyer (4:30 p.m.).
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Richmond DPW bulk and brush collection postcard
City of Richmond Department of Public Works bulk and brush collection
Fee not published
Visit siteRichmond Southside Transfer Station bulk drop-off
City of Richmond residents; the DPW bulk and brush postcard footnotes the site with 'Proof of residency is required to utilize this service.'
Conditions and source
Residents may take bulk and brush items to the station themselves. Hours are Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items prohibited from city bulk collection (construction debris, tires, carpet, auto parts) are also listed as prohibited for the bulk and brush program.
Not confirmed: No drop-off fee is published and neither city page says the drop-off is free.
Not confirmed: Mattresses are not itemised on the bulk and brush pages.
Not confirmed: No load-size limit, visit limit or disposal outcome is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Richmond DPW bulk and brush collection postcard
City of Richmond Department of Public Works bulk and brush collection
Fee not published
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Richmond
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 Richmond
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 Richmond
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.
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 Richmond
Is there free mattress disposal in Richmond?
Yes: City of Richmond neighborhood clean-up mattress collection; 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 Richmond?
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 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.