Quick answer: Mattress removal in Northern Virginia costs $99 for Twin or Full, $125 for Queen, and $149 for King. Box springs are $99 any size. Stair carry (2nd floor+) adds $50. Prices include carrying from any room, hauling, and proper disposal. Same-day available.
Getting rid of a mattress in Northern Virginia is more complicated than most people expect. You can't just drag it to the curb and hope for the best — Fairfax County requires mattresses to be bagged before bulk pickup, and even then you're waiting 1–2 weeks. Most donation centers won't take used mattresses. And if you try to take it to the transfer station yourself, you're renting a truck and paying a disposal fee on top.
This guide covers every option — what each costs, how long each takes, and when it makes sense to just call us. If you already know you want same-day pickup, text a photo to (703) 828-7824 and we'll have a price back to you in minutes.
Mattress Removal Pricing — 2026
Our mattress removal pricing is flat rate — the same price regardless of where the mattress is located in the home, as long as it's on the ground floor or first floor. Stair carries are extra.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Twin mattress | $99 | Any brand, any age |
| Full / Double mattress | $99 | Any brand, any age |
| Queen mattress | $125 | Most common size |
| King mattress | $149 | Standard or California King |
| Box spring | $99 | Any size — Twin through King |
| Mattress topper / pad | $99 | Added to load |
| Stair carry (2nd floor) | +$50 | Per stair carry |
| Stair carry (3rd floor) | +$75 | Per stair carry |
| Basement carry up | +$50 | Up to first floor |
💡 Have a mattress and box spring? Together they often price as a small load ($149–$199) rather than individually — which can be cheaper than adding them up. Text us photos and we'll give you the better number.
Why You Can't Just Put a Mattress at the Curb
This surprises a lot of people. In most of Northern Virginia, putting a bare mattress at the curb is a code violation — not just something that won't get picked up, but something you can be fined for.
Fairfax County Rules
Fairfax County will pick up mattresses as part of bulk trash collection — but the mattress must be enclosed in a plastic mattress bag before it's placed at the curb. This requirement exists to prevent the spread of bed bugs to collection workers and other households. You also have to schedule the pickup in advance. The county website lists a scheduling window of 1–2 weeks for most areas.
Arlington County
Arlington accepts mattresses curbside on your regular bulk trash day, but they must also be bagged. Same plastic bag requirement. If you miss your bulk trash day, the next one is usually 2 weeks away.
Alexandria
Alexandria City has a bulk item pickup program, but scheduling varies by neighborhood. Mattresses must be bagged. Contact the city at least a week in advance.
⚠️ An unbagged mattress at the curb will not be picked up — and may result in a notice of violation from your HOA or the county. Mattress bags can be purchased at Home Depot or U-Haul, but they cost $20–$30 and are awkward to put on alone.
All Your Options — Compared
Mattress Removal and Bed Bugs
This is the most common concern we hear — and it's worth addressing directly. If your mattress has or had bed bugs, the removal process is different.
What You Need to Do First
We cannot remove a mattress with an active bed bug infestation. This isn't just our policy — it protects other customers whose items share space in the trailer, and it protects our crew. Bed bugs are incredibly resilient and spread easily through contact.
Before we can remove an infested mattress, you need:
- A licensed pest control treatment — heat treatment or chemical treatment
- The mattress sealed in a certified bed bug mattress encasement bag, clearly labeled
- A clearance from your pest control provider that the infestation is resolved
Once those steps are complete, we can remove the sealed mattress as a normal removal job.
If You're Not Sure
If you've seen signs that might be bed bugs but aren't certain, text us a photo of the mattress before booking. We can often tell from a photo whether there's an active issue. When in doubt, a pest control inspection costs $75–$150 and gives you a definitive answer.
Mattress Removal from Upper Floors
Most mattress removal jobs in Northern Virginia involve stairs. Townhouses in Herndon, Reston, and Centreville typically have bedrooms on the second or third floor. Colonials in Fairfax and McLean often have bedroom suites on the second floor.
Here's exactly how the stair surcharge works:
| Mattress + Location | Base Price | Stair Surcharge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen — ground floor | $125 | None | $125 |
| Queen — 2nd floor | $125 | +$50 | $175 |
| Queen — 3rd floor | $125 | +$75 | $200 |
| King — ground floor | $149 | None | $149 |
| King — 2nd floor | $149 | +$50 | $199 |
| King + Box Spring — 2nd floor | $149+$99 | +$50 | $298 |
We tell you the stair charge when you book — we never add it after we've already carried the mattress downstairs.
How We Dispose of Mattresses
This matters more than most people realize. Mattresses are one of the most problematic items in landfills — they're bulky, they don't compress, and they take decades to break down. A lot of mattress "removal" services just dump them illegally or in dumpsters that aren't authorized for mattress disposal.
Here's where your mattress actually goes when you use DMV Go Junk:
Donation — When Possible
If the mattress is relatively new, clean, and in good structural condition — no visible stains, no damage, under 10 years old — we will try to donate it. The Salvation Army Family Store in Herndon and Goodwill sometimes accept mattresses in this condition. We make the call before dropping it off.
Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station
The vast majority of mattresses go to the I-66 Transfer Station in Fairfax. The facility has a specific mattress recycling program — steel springs are extracted and recycled, foam is processed separately. This is the licensed, legal pathway for mattress disposal in Fairfax County. We are a commercial account holder there, which means we can take mattresses properly without the residential per-item limitations.
What We Never Do
We never dump mattresses illegally — no dumpsters, no parking lots, no abandoned lots. This seems obvious but it's worth saying explicitly. Illegal dumping is a misdemeanor in Virginia and a serious community problem.
Same-Day Mattress Removal in Northern Virginia
Same-day mattress removal is available throughout Northern Virginia when you contact us before noon. Here's how the process works:
- Text a photo of the mattress and your location to (703) 828-7824
- We confirm availability and give you a price — usually within a few minutes
- You approve the price
- We give you a 2-hour arrival window for the same day
- We arrive, confirm the price in person, and carry the mattress out
- You pay when the job is done — cash, Zelle, Venmo, or card
The whole process from first text to mattress gone is typically 2–4 hours on a same-day job.
Mattress Removal by City — Northern Virginia
We serve all of Northern Virginia from our base in Herndon. Same pricing everywhere:
- Herndon / Reston: Same-day available daily. Townhouse second and third floor carries are common.
- Fairfax / Burke: Colonial homes with second-floor master bedrooms. Stair surcharge applies for most master bedroom mattresses.
- McLean / Great Falls: Larger homes, sometimes multiple mattresses at once from estate cleanouts. We price by piece or load — whichever is lower.
- Vienna / Annandale: Mid-century homes, mix of first and second floor bedrooms. Good access in most neighborhoods.
- Arlington / Alexandria: Condos and apartments — elevator coordination for larger mattresses. No extra charge for standard elevator access.
- Centreville / Chantilly: Townhouses and single-family — good access, same-day almost always available.
- Ashburn / Leesburg: Newer development, excellent access. Same-day available most days.
- Bethesda / Potomac MD: Maryland service, same pricing. Same-day available most days.
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Call (703) 828-7824Frequently Asked Questions
Twin or Full: $99. Queen: $125. King: $149. Box spring: $99 any size. Stair carries add $50 (2nd floor) or $75 (3rd floor). These are flat rates — no hidden fees, no surprise charges after the job.
Fastest option: text photos to DMV Go Junk at (703) 828-7824, same-day available, $99–$149. Other options: Fairfax County bulk pickup (free but requires advance scheduling and a mattress bag), mattress recycling drop-off (you transport it), or donation if the mattress is in excellent condition.
Only if it's sealed in a plastic mattress bag — this is required by county ordinance to prevent bed bug spread. You also need to schedule the bulk pickup 1–2 weeks in advance. An unbagged mattress at the curb won't be picked up and may result in a violation notice.
Yes — second floor adds $50, third floor adds $75, basement carry up to first floor adds $50. We tell you the stair charge before we carry anything. A Queen on the second floor is $125 + $50 = $175 total.
Yes — and together they sometimes price as a small load ($149–$199) rather than individually, which can save you money. Text photos and we'll give you the better number between individual pricing and load pricing.
No — active bed bug infestations require pest control treatment and proper sealing before removal. Once the infestation is treated and the mattress is sealed in a certified encasement bag, we can remove it as a normal job. Contact a licensed pest control company first.
Clean, undamaged mattresses may be donated to Salvation Army or Goodwill. Most go to the Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station's mattress recycling program — steel springs and foam are processed separately. We never dump illegally.
Yes — same-day available when you call before noon. We're based in Herndon and serve all of Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Text photos to (703) 828-7824 and we'll confirm availability within minutes.