How to Get Rid of
an Old Mattress

Mattresses are one of the most awkward things to get rid of. They're bulky, they don't fold, they won't fit in your car, and your regular trash pickup usually won't take them without a hassle. Here's how to get an old mattress out of your house in Dutchess County without the runaround.

Why Mattresses Are Such a Pain

It's not just the size. Mattresses are tough on recycling equipment, the springs gum up the works, and many transfer stations treat them as a special-handling item. That's why so many haulers and curbside programs either refuse them or make you jump through hoops before they'll take one.

Your Options in Dutchess County

1. We pick it up (the no-effort option)

This is the one most people want. With our junk removal service, we come to you, carry the mattress out — upstairs, basement, wherever it is — and haul it away. No bagging, no dragging it to the curb, no lifting on your end.

2. Toss it in a dumpster

If you're already doing a bigger cleanout, a mattress can usually go in one of our roll-off dumpsters. It needs a little special handling at the transfer station, so just mention it when you book and we'll plan for it.

3. Donate it (if it's in good shape)

Clean, gently-used mattresses in good condition can sometimes be donated to a local charity or shelter. Call ahead — most have condition rules and won't take anything stained or worn.

What NOT to Do

• Don't dump it on the curb and hope. Illegal dumping can mean a fine, and an un-tagged mattress usually just gets left there.
• Don't cram it in your car. A twin might fit; a queen won't, and you'll be white-knuckling it down Route 9.
• Don't let it sit in the garage for a year. It's a five-minute call to make it disappear.

The Simple Way

Call or text (845) 600-0501, tell us what you've got and where you are — Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, anywhere in the county — and we'll give you a fast quote and a pickup window. Same-day is available on most days. That mattress can be gone before dinner.