How to Dispose of an Old Mattress in Austin, TX (Without Paying $200)
Austin Resource Recovery only picks up bulk items twice a year in most neighborhoods, which means your old mattress could sit in the garage for months waiting for a scheduled pickup window.
You have better options. Here's the honest breakdown of how to dispose of an old mattress or box spring in Austin, TX — including what we charge to take it away same-day.
Option 1: Wait for Austin's bulk pickup
Free, but slow. Bulk pickup runs on a scheduled route and mattresses must be curbside on the correct day. If you missed your window, the next one is roughly six months out.
Option 2: Drive it to our Austin drop-off yard
If you have a pickup truck or SUV and 20 minutes, this is the cheapest fast option. Flat $65 covers a mattress plus a bed frame, box spring, and any bedroom clutter that fits in the bed.
Option 3: Same-day mattress removal
Two-person crew, in and out in 15 minutes, no lifting. Great for apartments, third-floor walk-ups, and anyone without a truck. See our mattress removal page for service-area pricing.
Can mattresses be recycled in Austin?
Yes. Steel springs, foam, wood frames, and cotton batting are all recyclable — and we route usable material to recyclers rather than the landfill whenever the mattress is dry and intact.
FAQ
How much does mattress removal cost in Austin?
Drop-off starts at $65 flat for a pickup-bed load. Full-service mattress removal is priced by load size — see our pricing page for the exact tiers.
Does Austin recycle mattresses?
The City of Austin does not run a mattress-specific recycling program. Duke's Junk Recycling separates and recycles reusable mattress components when possible.
Can I leave a mattress at the curb in Austin?
Only during your neighborhood's scheduled bulk-pickup week. Otherwise it's a code-enforcement violation and you can be fined.