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How to hire a mattress disposal in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A mattress disposal in Ireland costs €25–€70 per item, typically around €40. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a mattress disposal in five steps

  1. Are you on the National Waste Collection Permit Office register, and what is your number?A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — same-Day Services — some providers offer same-day mattress disposal services for urgent situations.
  2. How does condition of the mattress change the price?The starting point matters as much as the finish you want. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does complexity of the removal process change the price?Intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does collection from Home change the price?Providers quote this separately because it varies so much. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Disassembly Services — in some cases, particularly with larger mattresses or those with complex structures, disassembly may be included — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a mattress disposal job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

National Waste Collection Permit

Every waste collector in Ireland must hold a valid collection permit from the NWCPO. The permit number reads NWCPO-YY-NNNNN-NN, must be displayed on the vehicle, and a copy must be carried in it. The permit names the waste types, vehicles and areas allowed — a permit for one thing is not a permit for another.

Search the National Waste Collection Permit Office register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. facilityregister.nwcpo.ie →

Insurance

Expect public liability, and goods-in-transit where they carry your property. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

Identity

Providers on Locufy prove who they are with photo ID before they can be booked; the ID-checked badge shows who has done it, and the document itself is deleted once the check is made. For a mattress disposal coming into your home it is the cheapest check there is.

Look for the ID-checked badge on the card, before you message anyone.

VAT

VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you on the National Waste Collection Permit Office register, and what is your number?”

A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — same-Day Services — some providers offer same-day mattress disposal services for urgent situations.

“How does condition of the mattress change the price?”

A good answer: The starting point matters as much as the finish you want. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does complexity of the removal process change the price?”

A good answer: Intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does collection from Home change the price?”

A good answer: Providers quote this separately because it varies so much. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Disassembly Services — in some cases, particularly with larger mattresses or those with complex structures, disassembly may be included — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a mattress disposal job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect public liability, and goods-in-transit where they carry your property — collection from Home — mattress disposal services typically include the collection of your old mattress directly from your home.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the mattress disposal starts, and an itemised invoice after — bulk Mattress Removal — service for disposing of multiple mattresses at once, ideal for landlords or businesses upgrading bedding.

Getting the quote right

  • Condition of the mattress — the starting point matters as much as the finish you want.
  • Complexity of the removal process — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time.
  • Collection from Home — providers quote this separately because it varies so much.
  • Eco-Friendly Disposal — getting this clear up front avoids a change to the price later.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They are not on the National Waste Collection Permit Office register, or the number does not resolve to the name on the quote
  • They will not talk about it: condition of the mattress — the starting point matters as much as the finish you want
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the removal process — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time
  • They will not talk about it: collection from Home — providers quote this separately because it varies so much
  • A price for the mattress disposal before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
LOW
€25
TYPICAL
€40
HIGH
€70

What a mattress disposal costs: €25–€70 per item

The figures are for the job, per item, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Single mattress disposal and Double mattress disposal each carry their own band. Mattress Disposal price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Mattress disposals near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstCondition of the mattress — the starting point matters as much as the finish you want — that is what the mattress disposal is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneComplexity of the removal process — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfCollection from Home — providers quote this separately because it varies so much — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherEco-Friendly Disposal — getting this clear up front avoids a change to the price later — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the mattress disposal is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, check if they follow local regulations for mattress disposal and recycling.

Collection from Home
Mattress disposal services typically include the collection of your old mattress directly from your home.
Disassembly Services
In some cases, particularly with larger mattresses or those with complex structures, disassembly may be included.
Same-Day Services
Some providers offer same-day mattress disposal services for urgent situations.
Double Mattress Disposal
Collection and disposal of a double mattress, with attention to safe transportation and recycling.
King Size Mattress Disposal
Specialised service for the removal of king size mattresses, requiring more space and care during handling.
Mattress Recycling
Processing mattresses for recycling, breaking down materials to minimise landfill waste.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — same-Day Services — some providers offer same-day mattress disposal services for urgent situations, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the mattress disposal has gone.
Test what was doneDisassembly Services — in some cases, particularly with larger mattresses or those with complex structures, disassembly may be included — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. collection from Home — mattress disposal services typically include the collection of your old mattress directly from your home — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a mattress disposal's card means something — bulk Mattress Removal — service for disposing of multiple mattresses at once, ideal for landlords or businesses upgrading bedding.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itReport it to National Waste Collection Permit.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a mattress disposal: questions people ask

The cost of mattress disposal can vary based on factors such as location, the type of mattress, and additional services required. Check if they follow local regulations for mattress disposal and recycling.

Several factors can influence the cost, including the distance to the disposal site, the need for special handling, and any added services like disassembly or eco-friendly disposal. Additionally, same-day services may incur a premium charge.

The duration of a mattress disposal job is usually quite short, often taking less than an hour for collection and transport. However, this may vary if disassembly or multiple items are involved.

In most cases, a general removal service is sufficient for mattress disposal, as it does not involve regulated work. However, if there are additional elements like electrical components, you may need a qualified specialist.

Yes, many mattress disposal services allow you to book multiple jobs simultaneously, such as disposing of other large furniture items. This can often be more cost-effective and convenient.

Typically, mattress disposal services do not cover items that require specialised handling, such as medical mattresses or those containing hazardous materials. Always check with the provider for specific exclusions.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. National Waste Collection Permit Office — facility register
  2. EPA — waste permits and certificates of registration
  3. Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment — waste enforcement
  4. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  5. Revenue — WASTE DISPOSAL (Other services) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only