Mattress Disposal Cost in Minneapolis, MN
Most people pay $95–$150. Updated for 2026.
Local view of our Mattress Disposal cost guide — national ranges, what moves them, and every city we cover.
Trying to get rid of an old mattress in Minneapolis, MN? You are not alone — mattresses are one of the hardest household items to dispose of properly.
Most municipal trash services will not take a mattress from the curb because of bulk rules, and leaving one out can bring a fine.

Mattress Disposal in Minneapolis: what actually moves the price
With 41% of homes detached and 43% in buildings of five or more, Minneapolis sits right on the line where mattress disposal stops being a driveway job and starts being a carry. A photo settles which one yours is.
The median Minneapolis home dates to 1950. Housing of that vintage sets the practical limits on mattress disposal — doorway widths, stair turns and whether there is a basement in the picture at all.
52% of occupied homes in Minneapolis are rented, and month-end is when that shows: mattress disposal bookings cluster around move-out weekends, so a midweek slot is usually the cheaper one.
Residents (2024)
Square miles of land
People per square mile
Local figures: U.S. Census Bureau — Minneapolis city. Checked 2026-08-21.
Mattress Disposal in Minneapolis: where the city stops and a hauler starts
The free route in Minneapolis has hard edges, and they are the reason people end up paying: Crews take up to two large items each week as part of City garbage collection. Mattresses go out on your recycling day, not your garbage day, and you have to call on or before that day. Keep it dry: waterlogged or frozen mattresses are too heavy to be collected for recycling.
Past those limits the city is not an option at all — not slower, not pricier, simply unavailable. That is the line a hauler exists for, and it is worth knowing exactly where it sits before you start carrying anything.
Collection in Minneapolis is run by City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling. Below is what they will take, straight from their own rules — and where each route runs out.
Taking it to a drop-off yourself
Mattresses are accepted at South Transfer Station, 2850 20th Ave S (1 site). $25 for each mattress or box spring. Appliances and electronics are $25 each. Pay-per-use loads start at a $40 minimum. Tuesday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You must have City garbage or water service to use the site.
Checked against the operator’s own page on 2026-08-27. Source
Is there a free state recycling program?
Not in Minnesota. Four states — California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island — fund mattress recycling with a fee collected when a new mattress is sold, which makes drop-off free there. There is no equivalent here, so the city routes above are the free options.
Why mattress removal costs what it does
Landfill disposal fees keep climbing, and a mattress needs a truck plus at least one pair of hands. Prices still vary a lot between companies, which is exactly why comparing quotes is worth the five minutes.
What changes the price
Size matters — a king costs more to haul than a twin — and so does access. A mattress coming down three flights without an elevator takes longer than one waiting in the driveway.
Typical mattress disposal cost
$95 – $150
A national range, not a quote. Your actual prices come from local pros bidding on your job.
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Mattress Disposal pricing breakdown
| Service | Typical market price | JunkerClub estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Single mattress | $120 – $180 | $95 – $150 |
| Quarter truck load | $150 – $250 | $140 – $220 |
| Curbside pickup | $80 – $110 | $70 – $95 |
Estimates only. The final price depends on how much there is, how easy it is to reach, and what the pro quotes.
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Mattress Disposal in Minneapolis — common questions
How much does mattress disposal cost in Minneapolis?
Most people pay $95–$150. That is a national range for mattress disposal, not a quote — your real price comes from local pros bidding on your photos, and it moves with volume, stairs and how far the item has to travel to the truck.
Can I put a mattress out with the trash in Minneapolis?
Most municipal services will not take one from the curb under their bulk rules, and an abandoned mattress can bring a fine. Some cities run a paid bulk pickup you have to book weeks ahead; a scheduled removal is normally faster.
Does a king mattress cost more than a twin?
Yes. Size drives both truck space and how many people it takes to move it, so a king sits at the top of the range and a twin near the bottom. A box spring counts as a second item with most pros.
Are mattresses actually recycled?
Often, yes. Steel springs, foam and timber can all be separated and reused, and some states run dedicated mattress recycling programs. Pros take them to a recycler where one is within reach rather than straight to landfill.
How quickly can it be picked up?
It depends on how many pros cover your area. On our first jobs the first quote arrived within one to three days, and we email you the moment one comes in. Once you pick a pro you choose the date and time window; same-day or next-day pickup is possible when a crew has room on the truck.
What does JunkerClub charge me?
Nothing. Posting a job and collecting quotes is free, and you pay your pro directly when the work is done. The pro pays the platform a small fee only when they win the job — it never gets added to your price.
Do I have to carry it outside myself in Minneapolis?
No — the crew does the lifting and loading, and that labour is most of what you are paying for. In Minneapolis the stock is split — 41% of homes are detached and the rest are attached or in larger buildings — so two addresses on the same street can carry very differently. The median home here was built around 1950; single-width staircases are common in that stock and lifts are rare. Say which floor it is on and whether there is a lift when you post the job; that is the part that moves the quote. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
What makes a junk removal quote in Minneapolis different from the national average?
Access and housing type, mostly. In Minneapolis, 41% of homes are detached and the city runs at about 7,937 residents per square mile — the housing stock is split between houses and larger buildings, so two addresses on the same street can price very differently. Renters occupy 52% of occupied homes here, which also shapes when the work happens. The prices on this site are national ranges; the number you actually pay comes from local pros bidding on your photos. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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