PRICE GUIDE · REMOVALS & STORAGE · 2026–2027
Mattress Disposal cost in the UK
£20–£60 per item. Typically £40.
Disposing of a mattress costs £20–£60 in the UK, typically about £40. A single is cheaper than a king; a retailer collection when you buy a new one is usually the best value, while council bulky waste and private collectors vary by area, with stairs and same-day service adding cost.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a mattress disposal cost in the UK?
| Low end | £20 | a single mattress collected by a retailer or council |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £40 | what most people pay |
| High end | £60 | a king mattress carried downstairs by a private collector |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the removal firms near you.
What moves the price
- Mattress size — a single costs less to collect and dispose of than a king or super king
- Buying a new mattress — many retailers collect the old one for a fee when they deliver the new one
- Council or private collector — council mattress collections are cheaper in some areas but slower and kerbside only
- Recycling or landfill — a mattress sent to a specialist recycler costs more to handle than general waste
- Stairs and access — a mattress carried down from an upper floor takes two people and more time
- Region — council bulky waste charges for a mattress differ widely from one area to the next
WHAT YOU GET
What a mattress disposal booking includes
Takes: A few minutes on the day, with retailer collections set for your delivery date and council collections booked a week or two ahead. Not included: Bed frames, headboards and divans are usually charged as separate items, and full bedroom clearances are priced differently — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common mattress disposal jobs
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How to pay less
- Ask the shop to collect the old mattress when your new one is delivered, often the cheapest option
- Book a council mattress collection alongside other bulky items to share the booking charge
- Take a mattress to the household waste recycling centre yourself if it fits in your car, rather than paying for mattress disposal
Before you book
- Check that a private mattress collector is a registered waste carrier
- Wrap the mattress in a cover or plastic bag if it is going out to the kerb
- Ask whether the mattress will be recycled or sent to landfill
- Never leave a mattress in the street without a booked collection — that is fly-tipping
Mattress Disposal cost: questions people ask
£20–£60, typically about £40. A single collected by a retailer or council costs least; a king carried downstairs by a private collector costs most.
A retailer usually takes it on your delivery day, and private collectors often come within a day or two. Council collections can take a week or more to book.
Many skip firms refuse mattresses or charge a surcharge for each one, because they are bulky, cannot be compacted and need separate handling.
Many mattress retailers offer collection and recycling when you buy a new one, usually for a fee, and the old mattress does not always have to be the same size.
Bed frames, divan bases and headboards are usually counted as extra items.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from published retailer, council and collector mattress charges — a national range rather than a quote. Your price depends on the size and the service you use.
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