How to Dispose of a Mattress in Raleigh, NC
Three ways to get rid of a mattress in Raleigh, from free to fastest — with the city rules that decide whether it actually gets taken.
Booking a city pickup
Bulky items — furniture, mattresses and box springs, and other large household goods. Only residents who receive curbside garbage collection are eligible.
- How many items
- One Bulky Load is four cubic yards, about the size of two couches or three queen-sized mattresses.
- How to book
- Call Customer Support at 919-996-3245 to schedule. Since April 1, 2026 there is no limit on the number of pickups.
- What it costs
- $35 for each Bulky Load Collection, in effect since April 1, 2026.
- Good to know
- Do not put anything at the curb before the pickup is scheduled. Items placed early are subject to administrative fines and civil penalties under Section 7 of the Raleigh City Code.
Or have someone take it
City routes are cheap but slow, and they all assume you can get the item to the curb yourself. If it is upstairs, if it is heavy, or if you need it gone this week, a local pro is the faster answer.
Post the job free, and vetted pros in Raleigh bid on it. You pick the offer you like and pay your pro directly — JunkerClub takes no cut of the price.
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Getting rid of a mattress in Raleigh — common questions
How do I book a bulk pickup in Raleigh?
Call Customer Support at 919-996-3245 to schedule. Since April 1, 2026 there is no limit on the number of pickups. One Bulky Load is four cubic yards, about the size of two couches or three queen-sized mattresses.
Where this comes from
Checked against official sources on 2026-08-27. City rules change — if something here does not match, the city page wins.
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