MATTRESS REMOVAL
LONG ISLAND, NY

Mattress Removal Across Long Island

Mattress removal is part of our complete Item Removal Services on Long Island. Greene Group Construction removes mattresses, bed frames, furniture, couches, appliances, and other bulky household items from properties throughout Nassau and Suffolk County.

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We remove mattresses and box springs of every size — twin, full, queen, king, and California king — from bedrooms, storage units, basements, and anywhere else they've ended up. Whether you're replacing an old mattress with a new one, clearing out a rental property, or dealing with a mattress left behind by a previous occupant, we handle the pickup and proper disposal.

Why Mattress Disposal Isn't as Simple as It Seems

Mattresses present a specific set of disposal challenges that other furniture doesn't. New York State has regulations around mattress recycling, and many municipal transfer stations either charge a separate disposal fee for mattresses or restrict how many can be dropped off at once. Regular curbside bulk pickup often excludes mattresses entirely, or requires them to be wrapped in plastic before collection — a rule that trips up a lot of homeowners who find out only after their mattress has sat at the curb for a week.

There's also a practical, physical challenge: mattresses are large, heavy, and unwieldy. A queen mattress alone can weigh 60 to 100 pounds and is nearly impossible for one person to maneuver around a stairwell corner without damaging a wall or the mattress itself. Box springs add another layer of bulk, especially in older homes with narrower staircases and doorways than most modern construction.

Our Mattress Removal Process

1. Tell us the size and quantity. Whether it's a single twin mattress or a full set of mattresses and box springs from multiple bedrooms, let us know what you're removing.
2. Get an upfront quote. Pricing is based on size, quantity, and access, and we confirm the total cost before any work begins.
3. We handle the carry. Our crew navigates stairs, hallways, and doorways safely, without you needing to lift or maneuver anything.
4. Proper recycling. Mattresses are broken down into their component materials — steel coils, foam, fabric, and wood — and recycled wherever possible rather than landfilled. See our recycling page for more detail on this process.
5. Clean finish. We leave your space as clean as we found it once the mattress is out.

What Affects Mattress Removal Pricing

Size is the primary factor: a twin mattress costs less to remove than a king, simply because of the volume it takes up in our truck. Quantity matters too — removing mattresses and box springs from several bedrooms at once, such as during an estate cleanout or property cleanout, is priced differently than a single mattress pickup. Access, including stairs and distance to the truck, also factors into the final quote, which we always confirm with you before starting work.

Mattress Recycling: Where the Materials Go

A mattress isn't a single material — it's a combination of steel springs, foam padding, fabric covering, and often a wood frame base. When a mattress is sent to a landfill whole, none of that gets separated or reused. Certified mattress recycling facilities break the mattress down into these individual components: steel is recycled as scrap metal, foam can be repurposed into carpet padding or other products, and fabric and wood are processed separately. We route mattresses through recycling whenever possible rather than defaulting to landfill disposal, which is part of our broader commitment to responsible junk removal across every service we offer.

Common Situations We Handle

Buying a new mattress. Many mattress retailers will remove your old mattress during delivery, but not all do, and some charge extra. We can remove the old mattress on your timeline, whether that's the same day the new one arrives or whenever works for your schedule.

Rental turnover. Mattresses left behind by previous tenants are one of the most common items landlords and property managers deal with between leases. We can remove them quickly to keep a unit on schedule for new tenants — see our eviction cleanout page if there's additional furniture or belongings involved as well.

Storage cleanouts. Mattresses stored away for guests or kept "just in case" often end up damaged by moisture or pests over time. If you're clearing out a storage unit more broadly, our storage unit cleanout service covers the full scope.

Damaged or contaminated mattresses. Water damage, mold, pest infestations, or general wear are all common reasons to replace a mattress, and none of them prevent us from removing it. We handle mattresses in any condition.

Serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties

We provide mattress removal throughout Long Island, from single-family homes to apartment buildings and multi-unit rental properties. Our crews are experienced with the tight stairwells and narrow hallways common in older Long Island housing stock, as well as the logistics of larger apartment complexes that may require certificates of insurance or scheduled elevator access. Same-day and next-day appointments are frequently available, particularly for single mattress pickups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take box springs as well as mattresses?
Yes, box springs are included in our mattress removal service and are recycled or disposed of alongside the mattress itself.

Do I need to wrap the mattress in plastic before you arrive?
No. That requirement applies to certain municipal curbside pickups, not to our service. We handle the mattress as-is.

Can you remove multiple mattresses at once?
Yes, this is common during estate cleanouts, rental turnovers, and property cleanouts involving several bedrooms. Let us know the quantity when booking so we can plan accordingly.

Do you remove mattresses with stains, odors, or damage?
Yes. Condition doesn't affect whether we can remove a mattress, though heavily contaminated mattresses may be handled with additional care during transport.

Is mattress recycling actually different from regular disposal?
Yes. Recycling separates the steel, foam, fabric, and wood components for reuse rather than sending the entire mattress to a landfill intact, which is both more environmentally responsible and, in many cases, required by state guidelines.

New York State Mattress Recycling Requirements

New York has taken steps in recent years to reduce the number of mattresses sent to landfills, which has led many municipalities and transfer stations to adjust how they handle mattress disposal. Some facilities require mattresses to be dropped off separately from general bulk waste, others charge disposal fees per mattress, and some don't accept mattresses at all without prior arrangement. For homeowners trying to get rid of even a single mattress, this often means extra research and an extra trip that a simple bulk trash pickup wouldn't require. Working with a junk removal service that already has established relationships with recycling facilities removes that guesswork entirely — we know where mattresses need to go and handle that logistics on your behalf.

What Happens If a Mattress Just Sits at the Curb

It's a familiar scene in a lot of Long Island neighborhoods: a mattress leaned against a fence or propped by a curb, waiting for a bulk pickup day that may be weeks away. In the meantime, it's exposed to weather, which can make an already-difficult item to lift even heavier and more unpleasant to handle. It can also become a target for code enforcement complaints in some towns, since many municipalities restrict how long large items can sit curbside before pickup. Scheduling a mattress removal service avoids all of that uncertainty — you pick the day, and it's gone.

More Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer same-day mattress pickup?
Often, yes, particularly for single mattress removals. Availability depends on our schedule that day, so it's worth calling in the morning to check same-day openings.

Can you remove a mattress from a storage unit?
Yes. We regularly handle mattress pickups from self-storage facilities as part of broader storage unit cleanouts, as well as standalone mattress pickups when that's the only item involved.

What if the mattress is in a basement or attic?
Our crew is equipped to handle mattresses in tight or awkward spaces, including basements with low ceilings and attics with limited access. Let us know the location when booking so we can plan the right approach.

Do you recycle memory foam and hybrid mattresses the same way as traditional spring mattresses?
Different mattress types are broken down differently during recycling, but all mattress types — innerspring, memory foam, hybrid, and latex — are accepted and routed through the appropriate recycling process.

Mattress Removal is one of our most requested services on Long Island. Learn more on the main junk removal Long Island hub page, or see our full list of junk removal services.