Can I put a mattress out on garbage day?
Call first. WM’s Auburn residential program offers eligible customers one free bulky-item collection a year for up to four items. A mattress and its box spring together count as one item. The bed frame and rails count as a second. That means a household replacing the whole bed can request both sets on the same call. See Auburn’s bulky-item pickup guide.
Call WM at 253-939-9792 with your service address and item list. Ask whether your annual pickup is available, which collection day you can reserve, and where the crew wants the bed. Keep it indoors until you have those details. If your apartment building shares a dumpster, start with the property manager. Ask who books bulky items for the building and where you can stage yours.
What if the mattress is still in good shape?
If you would offer the bed to a guest, someone nearby may be able to use it. Take a photo of both sides, give the size, and say whether the box spring comes with it. Include the detail that can make or break a pickup: “Queen mattress, second floor, one flight of stairs, bring someone to help carry.” If you prefer to donate, confirm that the organization accepts used mattresses before loading the car.
Where can I take it myself?
If you have a truck and someone to help lift, look up a drop-off site before setting out. King County lists mattress recycling options. Check the location’s hours, its condition requirements, and the charge for each piece. A mattress and box spring that count as one set for curbside collection may carry separate fees at drop-off. Keep the mattress dry while you make arrangements.
When is it worth paying for removal?
Picture a third-floor move-out with the keys due Friday. A free curbside appointment helps if someone can carry the bed downstairs in time. If the stairs, lifting, or timing are the hard part, ask for an inside-pickup quote. Tell us the mattress size, whether the frame needs taking apart, and how far the truck will be from the entrance. A photo of a tight landing is often more useful than another photo of the bed.
JC Junk Solutions lists a $119 standard pickup minimum. A $30 surcharge applies per mattress, making a single mattress $149 with the standard pickup minimum included. If a dresser or other furniture is going too, include it when you ask so you can compare the price for the whole job. Check the current pickup rates or request mattress removal.