JunkHaul HQCitiesItemsRaleighCaryRTPMattress Disposal in Raleigh, Cary and Research Triangle Park, NC: Free Drop-Off, Bulk Pickup & Hauling Costs
Drop off up to two mattresses per day at select Wake County Convenience Centers, schedule a $35 City of Raleigh Bulky Load or $15 Town of Cary curbside pickup, or book in-home mattress haul-away from $85.
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Disposal & Hauling Options for Mattress Disposal in Raleigh, Cary and Research Triangle Park, NC
Wake County Convenience Centers (up to 2 mattresses/day)
Wake County residents (including Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, and Apex) can bring up to two mattresses or box springs per day to Convenience Center Sites 1, 2, 4, 7, and 11 with residency verification. Additional mattresses go to the South Wake Landfill shredder ($15 each). [1]
City of Raleigh ($35) or Town of Cary ($15) curbside bulky pickup
Raleigh collects up to three queen-sized mattresses in a single 4-cubic-yard Bulky Load for $35 (call 919-996-3245). Cary collects a mattress at the curb by appointment for $15 (call 311). Durham collects up to 3 bulky items per week free by request. [2]
In-home mattress & box spring pickup across the Triangle
Skip carrying a heavy mattress downstairs or strapping it to your roof: LoadUp offers upfront in-home or curbside mattress removal across Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and RTP starting around $80–$85. [4]
Prices
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County Convenience Centers (Sites 1, 2, 4, 7, 11 — limit 2/day) | Included in $20/yr county household fee | [1] |
| South Wake Landfill mattress shredder fee | $15 per mattress or box spring | [3] |
| City of Raleigh curbside Bulky Load (up to 4 cu yd / ~3 queen mattresses) | $35 per load | [2] |
| LoadUp curbside / in-home mattress pickup in Raleigh, Cary & RTP | from $80–$85 | [4] |
Prices as published by the source on the access date; confirm before you go.
See also: all junk removal options in Raleigh, Cary and RTP · general mattress removal guide · Raleigh, NC · Cary, NC · Research Triangle Park (RTP)
FAQ
Can I take a mattress to a Wake County Convenience Center in Raleigh or Cary?
Yes, Sites 1, 2, 4, 7, and 11 accept up to two mattresses or box springs per day from Wake County residents with proof of residency. Note that Site 3 (Aviation Pkwy) and Site 5 (Battle Bridge Rd) do not accept mattresses.
Sources
- Wake County Government: Convenience Centers Acceptable Items (accessed 2026-10-23)
- City of Raleigh: Bulky, Special, and E-Waste Collection (accessed 2026-10-23)
- Wake County Government: South Wake Landfill Tipping Fees (accessed 2026-10-23)
- LoadUp: Mattress Removal & Disposal (accessed 2026-10-23)
Last checked 2026-10-23.