New York City, Mattress Removal & Recycling

Professional Mattress Removal in New York City, New York

New York City's trusted mattress removal service, engineered specifically for America's most complex urban environment. With over 8.3 million residents packed into 300 square miles across five boroughs, we've mastered the intricate logistics that make NYC mattress removal uniquely challenging. From navigating the narrow 28-inch doorways of century-old Lower East Side tenements to coordinating service elevator access in Midtown's 60-story glass towers, our team understands every architectural nuance of the city's diverse housing stock. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of NYC living situations: luxury co-op boards on Fifth Avenue requiring 48-hour COI submission, artist warehouse lofts in Long Island City with freight-only building access, Brooklyn Heights brownstones with winding 19th-century staircases, and Bronx high-rises where double-parking permits are essential for safe removal. We've successfully extracted mattresses from Trump Tower penthouses, Walk-up apartments above Chinatown dim sum restaurants, Staten Island suburban homes, and everything in between. Beyond logistics, we're environmental partners in NYC's ambitious waste reduction goals. As part of our nationwide network that has recycled over 1 million mattresses, we work directly with Renewable Recycling in Oceanside and certified NYC transfer stations to ensure your old mattress supports the city's Zero Waste by 2030 initiative. Every pickup contributes to diverting materials from the Fresh Kills Landfill and reducing the 14 million tons of waste NYC generates annually.

New York City Service Areas & Neighborhoods

We provide comprehensive mattress pickup services throughout New York City's diverse neighborhoods, covering all five boroughs from luxury Manhattan co-ops to family homes in Staten Island:

New York City Mattress Disposal Regulations

NYC requires plastic bagging for all mattresses and box springs to prevent bed bug spread. Items must be placed curbside between 6 PM and midnight on trash-only days. Improper disposal can result in fines up to $300.

NYC mattress disposal regulations are among America's most stringent, reflecting the city's dense urban environment and bed bug prevention priorities. DSNY requires all mattresses and box springs to be sealed in clear or white plastic bags before curbside placement - a regulation unique to NYC that stems from the city's ongoing battle against bed bug infestations that can spread rapidly through apartment buildings. Items must be placed at the curb between 6 PM and midnight the evening before your building's designated trash collection day (never on recycling days). Manhattan buildings often have specific DSNY collection schedules that vary by neighborhood - Midtown commercial districts follow different timing than residential Upper East Side blocks. Brooklyn and Queens residential areas typically follow standard evening placement rules, but co-op and condo buildings may have additional requirements. Violations carry serious financial penalties: improper placement can result in $100-$300 fines for individuals, while building owners face up to $10,000 penalties for repeated violations. Buildings with doorman service must coordinate with management for proper curbside timing, as early placement can trigger overnight violations from DSNY enforcement officers. Beyond basic regulations, luxury buildings often require additional documentation: COI certificates, advance scheduling with building management, freight elevator reservations, and specific pickup windows that align with building quiet hours. Our service handles all compliance requirements automatically, ensuring you avoid penalties while meeting every building-specific protocol.

Environmental Impact in New York City

New York City generates more waste per square mile than any other American city, making responsible mattress disposal critical to environmental sustainability. As part of our nationwide network that has recycled over 1 million mattresses, we've diverted over 15,000 mattresses from NYC's waste stream in the past year alone - equivalent to preventing 375,000 pounds of material from reaching already overwhelmed landfills. The environmental math is compelling: each NYC mattress we collect saves approximately 25 pounds of steel springs, 15 pounds of polyurethane foam, and 8 pounds of cotton and textiles from landfill burial. When multiplied across our NYC service area, this translates to recovering enough steel to build subway rail infrastructure and enough foam to manufacture thousands of carpet padding rolls used in the city's residential construction boom. Our partnership with Renewable Recycling in Oceanside ensures materials stay within the regional economy. Steel springs are processed into rebar for NYC's constant construction projects, foam becomes carpet padding for the city's residential developments, and cotton textiles are converted into industrial wiping cloths used by the thousands of auto repair shops throughout Queens and Brooklyn. This closed-loop system directly supports NYC's OneNYC environmental plan and Mayor Adams' commitment to making the city carbon-neutral by 2050. Beyond recycling, we're helping NYC address the unique waste challenges of dense urban living. In a city where illegal dumping fines can reach $10,000 and where improper mattress disposal creates bed bug breeding grounds that affect entire apartment buildings, our DSNY-compliant service protects both individual residents and community health across all five boroughs.

New York City Mattress Removal Pricing

How Mattress Removal Works in New York City

1. Book Online or Call

   Schedule your New York City pickup online in 60 seconds or call our team at (720) 263-6094.

2. Choose Your Pickup Time

   Next-day slots available throughout all five boroughs. We'll confirm via text message and coordinate with building management for freight elevator access and service entrance protocols.

3. We Handle Everything

   Our licensed and insured team removes your mattress from anywhere in your building, handles all DSNY-required preparation including plastic bagging, and navigates NYC's challenging logistics including freight elevators, narrow staircases, and strict parking regulations.

4. Eco-Friendly Disposal

   Your mattress is transported to certified NYC recycling facilities like Renewable Recycling for responsible material recovery, supporting the city's circular economy goals.