Every route, honestly
| Route | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| City bulk week | Free | Wait for your district's monthly week; you carry it to the curb; houses/duplexes only |
| Retailer haul-away | Free–modest, at delivery | Only works when a delivery crew is coming — useless for bed-in-a-box upgrades or no-replacement removals |
| Donation | Free | Most charities decline used mattresses; not a real plan unless nearly new and pre-confirmed |
| Self-haul | Truck + fees + a helper | A queen on a sedan roof is a highway hazard, not a plan |
| Flat pickup | $82–$114 by size | None beyond the price — bedroom to truck, any floor, on your date |
Flat pickup pricing, by size
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Twin mattress | $82 |
| Full mattress | $94 |
| Queen mattress | $103 |
| King mattress | $114 |
| Box spring | $92 |
| Mattress + box spring set | $143 |
| Bed frame (disassembly included) | $68 |
$100 minimum. The crew comes into the bedroom, handles stairs and corners, and hauls it the same trip. Your exact quote comes from a photo before you book.
Which route fits which situation
- House, no rush: free bulk week. Set it out Thursday–Sunday before your week and save the money — full program rules here.
- New mattress being delivered: ask the retailer about haul-away when you order. Best timing-match there is.
- Apartment: the city program doesn't serve you, and the compactor corral bills back through your deposit. Flat pickup from the unit is the clean route.
- Bed's gone today, new one arrives tomorrow: same-day pickup — book by 4 PM and the old set is usually gone before the new one shows up.
- Whole bedroom turning over: mattress + box spring + frame + dresser prices as a small load; from a few pieces up, truck-fill rates beat per-item math.
Bottom line
Dallas houses have a real free option — use it when the calendar and your back allow. For apartments, deadlines, and anyone who'd rather not haul a queen down the stairs, the flat price is fixed, published, and bookable from one photo.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dallas bulk trash take mattresses?
Yes — mattresses are on the accepted list for Dallas's monthly brush-and-bulky collection, unlike refrigerators or TVs. The catches are the usual ones: you wait for your district's monthly week, you carry it to the curb yourself between Thursday and Sunday before, it counts against your 10-cubic-yard limit, and the program only serves houses and duplexes — apartments get nothing.
How much does mattress removal cost in Dallas?
Flat by size: twin $82, full $94, queen $103, king $114. A box spring is $68, and a mattress-plus-box-spring set is $143 together. A bed frame adds $68. The crew comes into the bedroom, carries it down whatever stairs exist, and hauls it — same-day is often available if you book by 4 PM.
Can I donate a used mattress in Dallas?
Rarely — most charities decline used mattresses for hygiene reasons, and Texas regulates resale bedding. Unless yours is nearly new and a specific organization confirms they'll take it, donation isn't a realistic plan for a mattress the way it is for a sofa.
Will the mattress store take my old one?
Often yes, when delivering your new one — many retailers offer haul-away free or for a fee at delivery. It's the best option when the timing lines up. It doesn't help when the old bed needs to leave before the new one arrives, when you bought online from a bed-in-a-box brand with no delivery crew, or when there's no replacement coming at all.
Can I leave a mattress at the curb in Dallas outside bulk week?
No — outside your set-out window it's a non-compliant set-out, billable at $60 per 5 cubic yards with citations possible. And an apartment mattress left at the compactor corral is typically photographed and billed back through the deposit.