How to get rid of a mattress in Madison (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Madison 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.
Dane County, Wisconsin · 30 options, 12 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Madison has a mattress recycling option — book a recycling pickup online with our Madison 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 Madison
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Madison (our Madison mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Madison$125
- 2City curbside pickup in MadisonBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Madison4 places that take mattressesFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Madison4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Madison20 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 8
- 6Donation options in Madison2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: Wisconsin rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Madison?
Use our Madison 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 Madison. 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 MadisonRun 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 Madison
Madison’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 Madison large item collection (mattresses)
Properties served by the City of Madison Streets Division; as of January 1, 2025 the Streets Division no longer provides large item collection for multi-family properties with more than 8 units. Residents whose recycling is collected by the Streets Division pay no large item fees; residents using private service providers must pay the published per-item fees, which do not include mattresses.
Conditions and source
Residents complete a large item work order before setting items out, choose a Sunday set-out date, and crews collect during the following work week. Mattresses are among the large items eligible for pickup. Items must be less than 8 feet long, out of the street and off sidewalks, 4 feet clear of trees, cars, utility poles, mailboxes and fire hydrants, and metal items must be separated from non-metal items such as furniture and lumber.
Not confirmed: The city does not say whether mattresses collected at the curb are landfilled or recycled.
Not confirmed: No per-visit quantity limit for large items is published.
Not confirmed: No mattress bagging or wrapping requirement is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Madison
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Madison. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Dane County Landfill mattress and box spring drop-off
Dane County residents only: 'Waste is only accepted from Dane County residents.'
Conditions and source
Open Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., closed Sundays and holidays. Accepted materials expressly include mattresses and box springs, furniture, municipal solid waste, carpets, appliances, construction debris, tires, shingles, wood chips, food scraps and yard waste. Freon-containing appliances, propane tanks, cardboard, aluminum containers, waste oil, hazardous chemicals and electronics are banned from disposal. Mattresses are charged at the mixed refuse rates by weight bracket rather than per item.
- $15.03 — Mixed refuse flat fee for a load of 0 to 500 lbs, rates effective January 1, 2026; mattresses and box springs are accepted as mixed refuse with no separate per-item fee.
- $30.05 — Mixed refuse flat fee for a load of 501 to 1,000 lbs, rates effective January 1, 2026.
- $60.10 — Mixed refuse charged at $60.10 per ton for loads over one ton (the same amount is the flat fee for 1,501 to 2,000 lbs), rates effective January 1, 2026.
Not confirmed: The county does not publish what proof of Dane County residency is required at the scale house.
Not confirmed: No separate per-item mattress or box spring fee is published.
Not confirmed: The county does not say whether mattresses are diverted for recycling.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Dane County landfill acceptance and entrance
Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables rates and payment
$15.03
Visit siteCheapest
Madison Central Drop-off Site large item drop-off
City of Madison residents and taxpayers; proof of residency or taxpayer status is required to use the site. Residents whose recycling is collected by the city pay no item fees; residents without city collection must buy fee stickers in advance for the items that carry fees.
Conditions and source
Open at 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway from April 11 to December 3, 2026 on Monday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday closed, Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday closed. The site accepts trash, recycling, brush, yard waste, electronics, large items, styrofoam and cooking oil; large items are taken under the same fee structure as curbside collection, and mattresses are not on any fee tier.
Not confirmed: The site pages group mattresses under 'large items' rather than naming them.
Not confirmed: Winter hours outside the April to December window are not published.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteFree
Madison East Drop-off Site large item drop-off
City of Madison residents and taxpayers; proof of residency or taxpayer status is required to use the site. Residents whose recycling is collected by the city pay no item fees because they are covered on the Municipal Services (water) bill; residents without city collection must buy fee stickers in advance for the items that carry fees.
Conditions and source
Open at 4602 Sycamore Ave from April 11 to December 3, 2026 on Monday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday closed, Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday closed. The site accepts trash, recycling, brush, yard waste, electronics, large items, styrofoam and cooking oil; large items are taken under the same fee structure as curbside collection, and mattresses are not on any fee tier.
Not confirmed: The site pages group mattresses under 'large items' rather than naming them.
Not confirmed: Winter hours outside the April to December window are not published.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteThe other 1 place, further out
Free
Madison West Drop-off Site large item drop-off
City of Madison residents and taxpayers; proof of residency or taxpayer status is required to use the site. Residents whose recycling is collected by the city pay no item fees; residents without city collection must buy fee stickers in advance for the items that carry fees.
Conditions and source
Open at 402 South Point Rd from April 11 to December 3, 2026 on Monday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday closed, Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday closed. The site accepts trash, recycling, brush, yard waste, electronics, large items, styrofoam and cooking oil; large items are taken under the same fee structure as curbside collection, and mattresses are not on any fee tier.
Not confirmed: The site pages group mattresses under 'large items' rather than naming them.
Not confirmed: Winter hours outside the April to December window are not published.
Not confirmed: No disposal outcome is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
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4Junk removal options serving Madison
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 Madison
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 Madison
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.
Wisconsin mattress disposal rules
- Wisconsin DNR list of materials banned from landfills/incinerators (containers, cardboard, paper, #1-2 plastics, electronics, lead-acid batteries, major appliances, oil filters/waste oil, tires, yard waste) does not include mattresses. Source
- Wisconsin DNR: residents find their local recycling 'responsible unit' via an RU contact list, an RU map (experience.arcgis.com/experience/e2a75fccdc834fd5be13acd9fede067f) or a municipality-to-RU lookup. Source
Questions people ask about Madison
Is there free mattress disposal in Madison?
Yes: City of Madison large item collection (mattresses); Madison Central Drop-off Site large item drop-off (1504 Quann-Olin Parkway, Madison, WI); Madison East Drop-off Site large item drop-off (4602 Sycamore Ave, Madison, WI). Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Madison?
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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin DNR list of materials banned from landfills/incinerators (containers, cardboard, paper, #1-2 plastics, electronics, lead-acid batteries, major appliances, oil filters/waste oil, tires, yard waste) does not include mattresses.
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.