Find Local Mattress Removal Companies in Rockford, IL
2 mattress removal companies are listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Rockford's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.
Mattresses go out on garbage day. Fold king mattresses in half and secure them, cut king box springs in half, and wrap any with bed bugs in plastic. On the city's accepted list: mattresses and box springs (prepared as above).
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Rockford is 8.1 miles northeast of the city center.
Mattress Removal companies near Rockford
College Hunks hualling Junk
Street address not mapped
4.7 mi north of the Rockford city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Advanced Disposal
8290 IL 251, Davis Junction, IL 61020
8.2 mi south of the Rockford 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 Rockford
- Check the city option first. In Rockford: bulk items collected every week on your regular garbage day. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three of the 2 companies listed above 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 Rockford takes
Accepted
- Mattresses and box springs (prepared as above)
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 Rockford
Rockford collects bulk items every week on your garbage day with no call ahead. The cap is one truck hopper, about 3 cubic yards, per home per week, and more than that adds a bulk surcharge. Prep matters here: cut boards and poles to 4 feet, fold king mattresses, and halve king box springs.
What the rules say about mattresses and box springs: Cut boards and poles to 4 feet or less; separate toilet tanks from bowls; fold king mattresses in half and tape them; cut king box springs in half; wrap bed-bug-infested furniture in plastic.
City contact: 779-348-7300 (city) or 815-965-2489 (contracted hauler)
City fees for mattresses and box springs
- Volumes over one truck hopper a week are charged the bulk refuse surcharge in the City's Fee Schedule.
The city's fee list has no separate charge for mattresses and box springs. All Rockford bulk pickup fees
Where to take mattresses and box springs near Rockford
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.)
- Transfer station (8.1 mi northeast of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donating a mattress in Rockford
Thrift stores often turn down used mattresses and box springs for hygiene reasons, so in Rockford the city's own route or a drop-off site is usually more realistic. 9 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 Rockford
Rockford is in Winnebago County, Illinois. This page covers the 9 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 61020, 61101, 61102, 61103, 61104, 61107, 61108, 61109, 61114.
Other cities we cover nearby: Peoria, IL (108 mi), Cedar Rapids, IA (136 mi), Ann Arbor, MI (273 mi), Columbia, MO (286 mi).
See all mattress removal cities in Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rockford pick up mattresses and box springs?
Mattresses go out on garbage day. Fold king mattresses in half and secure them, cut king box springs in half, and wrap any with bed bugs in plastic. On the city's accepted list: mattresses and box springs (prepared as above).
Where can I drop off a mattress near Rockford?
The closest transfer station mapped in OpenStreetMap is 8.1 miles northeast of the city center.
What does it cost to get rid of mattresses and box springs in Rockford?
The city fee list has no separate line for mattresses and box springs; the general rule is: Volumes over one truck hopper a week are charged the bulk refuse surcharge in the City's Fee Schedule. 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 Rockford city center, or with an address in Rockford, 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 Rockford?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.