Find Local Mattress Removal Companies in Gainesville, FL
1 mattress removal company is listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Gainesville's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.
On the city's accepted list: sofas, couches, chairs, dressers, tables, mattresses, box springs and bed frames.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Gainesville is 8.5 miles northeast of the city center, at 9920 Northeast Waldo Road, Gainesville.
Mattress Removal companies near Gainesville
Biological Nutrient Removal Basins
1103 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611
2.5 mi south of the Gainesville city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved October 19, 2026. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.
How to choose a mattress removal company in Gainesville
- Check the city option first. In Gainesville: weekly bulk pickup on your garbage day, no appointment and no additional cost. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three local companies and check on their websites that they take mattresses and box springs.
- Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
- Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
- Agree on the pickup window and what you need to do first: strip the bedding and wrap the mattress if bed bugs are a concern.
Typical cost of mattress removal
Most junk removal companies charge $70 to $100 to pick up a mattress. Taking it to a landfill yourself typically costs $20 to $50, where mattresses are accepted.
Source: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). National ranges, not local quotes.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the quote a fixed price or based on volume, and what happens if the load is bigger than expected?
- Are disposal and dump fees included?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case something in the home is damaged?
- How many people will come, and will they carry items down stairs?
- Which items won't you take?
- Do you recycle mattresses or take them to the landfill?
Mattresses and box springs: what Gainesville takes
Accepted
- Sofas, couches, chairs, dressers, tables, mattresses, box springs and bed frames
If bed bugs are a worry, wrap the mattress in plastic before it leaves the bedroom so nothing spreads through the house or onto the truck.
How pickup works in Gainesville
Gainesville takes bulk items every week on your garbage day at no extra cost, and crews may come any time until noon the next day. Appliances and electronics are the exception and need an appointment. The not-accepted list is long, covering hot tubs, pianos, sheds, fencing and decking, so check it before you drag anything out.
The schedule, set-out and limit rules don't single out mattresses and box springs; they follow the general bulky item rules.
City contact: 352-334-2330
City fees for mattresses and box springs
- No additional cost for weekly bulk collection.
The city's fee list has no separate charge for mattresses and box springs. All Gainesville bulk pickup fees
Where to take mattresses and box springs near Gainesville
Transfer stations for mattresses and box springs
Transfer stations usually accept mattresses as bulky waste, often for a per-item or weight fee. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Solid Waste and Recycling Center · 9920 Northeast Waldo Road, Gainesville (8.5 mi northeast of the city center, map)
- Transfer station (16.6 mi southwest of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donating a mattress in Gainesville
Thrift stores often turn down used mattresses and box springs for hygiene reasons, so in Gainesville the city's own route or a drop-off site is usually more realistic. 4 charity thrift stores are mapped in OpenStreetMap nearby; call before you load up a mattress, even a clean one.
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Areas served around Gainesville
Gainesville is in Alachua County, Florida. This page covers the 9 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 32601, 32603, 32605, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32612, 32641, 32653.
Other cities we cover nearby: Tallahassee, FL (126 mi).
See all mattress removal cities in Florida.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gainesville pick up mattresses and box springs?
On the city's accepted list: sofas, couches, chairs, dressers, tables, mattresses, box springs and bed frames.
Where can I drop off a mattress near Gainesville?
The closest transfer station mapped in OpenStreetMap is 8.5 miles northeast of the city center (9920 Northeast Waldo Road, Gainesville).
What does it cost to get rid of mattresses and box springs in Gainesville?
The city fee list has no separate line for mattresses and box springs; the general rule is: No additional cost for weekly bulk collection. Private mattress removal nationally: Most junk removal companies charge $70 to $100 to pick up a mattress. Taking it to a landfill yourself typically costs $20 to $50, where mattresses are accepted.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Gainesville city center, or with an address in Gainesville, whose name or tags match mattress removal. We don't rank them, take payment for placement or publish ratings or reviews. Owners can claim or update a listing.
Does Removal Services Near Me do the removal in Gainesville?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.