The easiest way to get rid of an old mattress in the Raleigh, Cary and Sanford area is to schedule a junk removal pickup that carries it out and takes it to recycling or donation. Other options include retailer take-back when you buy a new one, your city's bulky-item collection if it offers one, or donating a clean, gently used mattress. Most of a mattress, including the steel springs, foam and wood frame, can be recycled, so it doesn't have to go to waste.
Last updated: November 2026
What are your options for mattress disposal?
- Junk removal pickup: no lifting, no truck, no waiting for a collection day. We take the mattress, box spring and bed frame together.
- Retailer take-back: some mattress stores remove the old one on delivery, sometimes for a fee.
- City bulky-item collection: many North Carolina cities offer it, but rules, fees and scheduling vary. Check your city's solid waste page.
- Donation: some charities accept clean mattresses with no stains, tears or bedbug signs.
Can mattresses be recycled?
Yes. A typical mattress has steel springs, foam, fabric and wood that can be separated and reused. Steel goes to scrap recyclers, foam can be repurposed, and wood frames can be chipped. That's part of our eco-friendly junk removal approach: recycle or donate first, dispose of only what's left.
Why shouldn't you leave a mattress at the curb or in the woods?
Leaving a mattress on the roadside or in the woods is illegal in North Carolina and can bring fines. A mattress left outside also soaks up rain fast. Central North Carolina averages a few inches of rain a month even in fall, and a wet mattress gets very heavy and grows mold and pests, which makes it harder for anyone to handle.
Is now a good time to replace your mattress?
Fall and holiday sales are when many people buy new mattresses and set up guest rooms before family visits. If the new one is arriving and the old one has nowhere to go, schedule the pickup so it's gone the same week. If you're also clearing out a whole room or home, see how long an estate cleanout takes.
Junk A Haulics has served Sanford, Raleigh and the surrounding communities since 2017. See our mattress removal service and furniture removal service, or our Raleigh service area page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take box springs and bed frames too?
Yes. Mattress, box spring, frame and headboard can all go in one pickup.
Will you take a mattress from an upstairs bedroom?
Yes. We carry it out for you and protect walls and railings on the way down.
What about mattresses with bedbugs?
Let us know ahead of time. Infested mattresses need to be wrapped and handled differently, and they can't be donated.
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