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Disposing of an old mattress in Jacksonville costs $0 to $75 depending on the route you take. This guide compares curbside bulk pickup, donation pickup, mattress recycling, and dumpster rental so you pick the right option for one mattress or a full bedroom turnover.
Disposing of an old mattress in Jacksonville costs $0 to $75 depending on the route you take. The fastest free option is your scheduled curbside bulk pickup day through the City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division. The fastest paid option is a same-day 10 yard dumpster rental when you also have furniture, flooring, or other bedroom debris going at the same time. This guide walks through every option so you can pick the right one for a single mattress or a full multi-bedroom estate cleanout.
Curbside Bulk Pickup in Jacksonville (Free)
The City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division collects one bulk waste item per household per scheduled pickup day at no extra charge. Mattresses, box springs, and bed frames count as bulk items. To use this option, place the mattress at the curb the night before your regular trash day. Wrap it in plastic if rain is in the forecast, because waterlogged mattresses get refused.
The catch is volume. The city accepts up to four cubic yards of bulk waste per pickup, which works out to roughly one queen mattress, one box spring, and one bed frame. If you are clearing two or three bedrooms, you will need to spread the disposal across multiple weekly pickups or use one of the paid options below. Duval County residents in unincorporated areas should contact their hauler directly because pickup limits vary.
Mattress Donation in Jacksonville
A mattress in good structural condition (no stains, no rips, no bedbug history, manufactured within the last 10 years) can be donated and the donor often receives a tax-deductible receipt. The most active mattress-accepting organizations in Jacksonville include the Salvation Army (which offers free pickup for large items), Goodwill (accepts mattresses in some locations only, call ahead), and Habitat for Humanity ReStores (accepts gently used bed frames and headboards but not mattresses themselves at most North Florida locations).
The IRS allows a charitable deduction for the fair market value of a donated mattress, generally $25 to $200 for a queen in good condition. Keep the receipt and a photo of the donated item. See our donation vs dumpster rental guide for a side-by-side cost and time comparison of the two paths.
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Mattress Recycling in Jacksonville
Recycling separates the steel springs, foam, fabric, and wood components for reuse. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection lists recycling drop-off locations by county. Jacksonville does not currently operate a dedicated mattress recycling facility, so most recycled mattresses are transported to facilities in Orlando or South Florida. Drop-off recycling fees in the Jacksonville market run $25 to $40 per mattress.
For homeowners doing a single mattress, recycling rarely beats the free curbside pickup on cost or convenience. For property managers, rental-property turnover crews, and estate-cleanout services moving 5 or more mattresses, mattress recycling becomes more efficient because the volume justifies a dedicated trip.
Dumpster Rental for Multi-Mattress and Bedroom Turnover Cleanouts
A dumpster rental is the right call when you are clearing two or more bedrooms at once, when the mattress is bundled with flooring, furniture, or renovation debris, or when timing is tight (estate sale closing, lease ending, move-in date approaching). 904 Dumpster offers three roll-off sizes that all accept mattresses:
| Size | Price | Mattresses it fits |
|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $299 | 4 to 6 queens (plus other items) |
| 15-yard | $349 | 8 to 10 queens (plus other items) |
| 20-yard | $399 | 14 to 18 queens (plus other items) |
Pricing includes delivery, pickup, and disposal at Trail Ridge Landfill. The dumpster sits on your driveway for 3 to 5 days, which means you can load on your schedule rather than racing a curbside pickup window. For a full bedroom turnover (mattress, box spring, frame, dresser, nightstand, lamp, rug, drapery, miscellaneous boxes), the 10-yard usually has room to spare.
Load mattresses flat against the bottom or side wall of the container so they do not pop up over the top, which prevents the door from closing on pickup day. Avoid loading mattresses bent in half because the steel coils press through the fabric and tear it, which makes the rest of the load harder to compress.
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What Not to Do With an Old Mattress
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Mattress Disposal in Surrounding Jacksonville Areas
Coverage of mattress pickup options outside Duval County varies by jurisdiction. The closest fits to the Jacksonville rules:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Mattresses, box springs, and bed frames are all accepted in 904 Dumpster roll-off containers. Lay mattresses flat on the bottom of the dumpster first, then stack other debris on top, to maximize space. For multiple mattresses, the 15-yard or 20-yard is the right size.
Curbside bulk pickup through the city is free for one mattress per scheduled trash day. Donation pickup through the Salvation Army or other charities is also free when the mattress qualifies. Paid options run $25 to $40 for mattress recycling drop-off, or $299 to $399 for a roll-off dumpster that handles multiple mattresses plus other bedroom debris.
Yes, the City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division collects one bulk item per household per scheduled pickup day at no extra charge. Place the mattress at the curb the night before your regular trash day, wrapped in plastic if rain is forecasted.
The Salvation Army offers free pickup for mattresses in donatable condition (no stains, no rips, no bedbug history). Goodwill accepts mattresses at some Jacksonville locations but call ahead. Habitat for Humanity ReStores accept bed frames but not mattresses at most North Florida locations.
Yes, but the closest dedicated mattress recycling facilities are in Orlando and South Florida. Drop-off fees in the Jacksonville market run $25 to $40 per mattress. For single-mattress disposal, free curbside pickup is almost always faster and cheaper than recycling.
A 10-yard dumpster fits 4 to 6 queen mattresses plus other items at $299. For a full property turnover with 8+ mattresses, the 15-yard at $349 or 20-yard at $399 is the better value. All sizes include delivery, pickup, and disposal at Trail Ridge Landfill.
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