How Much Does Mattress Removal Cost in Raleigh, NC?
Single-mattress pickups hit our $95 service-call minimum. Bundled mattress + box spring + frame runs $130–$185. Real pricing, no curb drag required.
Service-call minimum
Most jobs $150–$450
Mattresses are the most common pickup we run in Raleigh — and the most awkward to handle yourself. They're bulky, won't fit in a sedan, can't be donated if used, and Raleigh's curbside bulk program has limits.
Here's how mattress pricing actually works: every Raleigh job hits our $95 residential service-call minimum (truck + crew). The line-item mattress prices below are what gets added when you also have other items. For a single mattress alone, the minimum applies — so a single twin mattress costs $95, not $39.
Multi-mattress jobs (hotels, dorms, estates) and full bed bundles roll into a per-item total above the minimum. Bedbug protocol is included at no extra charge.
Raleigh Mattress Removal Pricing
Real 2026 Raleigh-area pricing. No fuel surcharges, no stair fees, no hidden add-ons. The number you see is what we quote.
| Item / Tier | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Twin or twin XL mattress (single-item) | $95 |
| Full mattress (single-item) | $95 |
| Queen mattress (single-item) | $95 |
| King or California king mattress (single-item) | $95 |
| Memory foam / hybrid / pillow-top mattress | $95 |
| Box spring (Twin / Full / Queen / King) | $25 / $32 / $35 / $45 add-on |
| Bed frame (Queen / King) | $59 / $69 add-on |
| Complete bed (Queen mattress + box spring + frame) | $149 |
| Complete bed (King mattress + box spring + frame) | $183 |
| Adjustable mattress base | $95 |
| Multi-mattress (3+, hotel/estate) | Custom quote |
NC G.S. 105-164.4: hauling and junk removal services are not taxable in NC. The price you see is your total.
What Affects Your Price
Size
Twin and full mattresses share the same minimum-load price; queens, kings, and Cal kings add slightly to cover the extra carry effort and disposal volume.
Box spring & frame
Box springs and bed frames are typically added to the base mattress price rather than priced as a separate minimum-load item.
Bedbug protocol
If your mattress might have bedbugs, tell us before we arrive. We wrap infested mattresses in plastic and route them to disposal (not recycling) to protect processing facilities. No surcharge — it just changes our prep.
Upstairs / basements
No stair fees. King mattresses on a second floor still hit the same price band. Heavy memory-foam kings sometimes get an extra $10–$15 for two-person lift.
Mattress Disposal Options in Raleigh
Honest comparison — not every disposal option is right for every job. Here's how the choices stack up in Raleigh.
| Option | Cost | Effort | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak City Hauling pickup | $95 (single) – $183 (full bed) | None — we lift & haul | Same-day available |
| City of Raleigh bulk pickup | $35 per load | Drag to curb, wrap in plastic | 1–3 week wait |
| Mattress retailer haul-away | $25 – $50 add-on | None — added to delivery | On delivery day only |
| Wake County Convenience Center | $5 – $15 per item | Full DIY — load, drive, drop | Same day if you have a truck |
Where Your Raleigh Mattress Goes
Mattresses are up to 90% recyclable — foam, fiber, steel springs, and wood frames all have recycling streams. When we can route to a specialized recycler, we do. Steel springs go to metal recyclers; foam gets reprocessed into carpet padding; fabric is shredded into industrial stuffing. Bedbug or contaminated mattresses go directly to disposal to protect recycling-facility workers.
See the full breakdownFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to remove a mattress in Raleigh, NC?
A single mattress pickup in Raleigh costs $95 — our service-call minimum applies whether the mattress is a twin (line item $39) or king (line item $69). Adding a box spring brings it to about $120–$140. A full bed bundle (mattress + box spring + frame) runs $149–$183 depending on size.
Will the city of Raleigh pick up a mattress?
Yes. Raleigh's bulky-item pickup accepts mattresses at $35 per load (effective April 2026), but you need to schedule the pickup, drag the mattress to the curb yourself, and wrap it in plastic. Wait times are typically 1–3 weeks.
Do you charge extra for upstairs mattress removal?
No. We don't charge for stairs or long carries. King and Cal-king memory-foam mattresses on a second floor occasionally get a $10–$15 two-person-lift add, but most upstairs jobs are at the standard price.
Can you remove a mattress the same day my new one is delivered?
Yes. Same-day mattress swaps in Raleigh are common — we coordinate timing so the old mattress is gone before the new one arrives. Book the day before for the tightest pickup window.
What if my mattress has bedbugs?
Tell us at booking. We wrap infested mattresses in heavy plastic before removal in your Raleigh home and route them to disposal (not recycling) to protect processing facilities. No surcharge — we just need to prepare properly.
Will donation centers take my used mattress?
Almost never. NC health code restricts used-mattress resale, and most charities don't accept them due to bedbug liability. Some shelters accept unused, factory-sealed mattresses from retailers, but if it's been slept on, donation isn't typically an option.
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