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Free curbside bulk pickup (1 of 3 items per week). Donation if usable. Otherwise paid pickup via a licensed NJ hauler. Note: NJ does not currently have a state mattress recycling program.
Camden resource guide
Camden, New Jersey, at a glance: Every legitimate way to get rid of furniture, appliances, mattresses, and bulk waste in Camden, including the 3-item weekly bulk limit, special appliance pickup, electronics program, donation pathways, and verified A901-licensed paid haulers. This page pulls the Camden specifics for bed frames and box springs out of our full Camden junk removal guide: what the city program accepts, where to donate, the prep that keeps a pickup from being skipped, and paid options when you need a bed frame or box spring gone this week.
Nearly every frame and box spring has a free route. Metal goes to scrap, wood goes to donation or bulk, and box springs follow your city’s mattress rule. Here is how each route works in Camden.
Camden city program: bed frames and box springs
FreeFree curbside bulk pickup (1 of 3 items per week). Donation if usable. Otherwise paid pickup via a licensed NJ hauler. Note: NJ does not currently have a state mattress recycling program.
Donation pickup in Camden (usable bed frames and box springs)
FreeItems in usable condition (no significant damage, stains, or pest history) can be donated free through several Camden-area programs:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore, multiple South Jersey locations accept furniture, appliances, and home goods. Free pickup for larger donations. Often the most flexible for large items.
Scrap pickup for metal frames
FreeSteel bed frames, metal headboards, and the springs inside a box spring are all scrap. Fold a metal frame flat, tie it, and either take it to a yard or post it as free scrap; scrappers collect them from the curb quickly.
Adjustable bed bases contain motors and electronics; scrap yards accept them, and some e-waste programs do too.
Bunk beds and loft frames in metal are also scrap once disassembled.
Retailer takeback with a new bed
Free or small feeMost mattress retailers take the old mattress and box spring on delivery, and many will take a metal frame. Furniture stores delivering a new bed frame often haul away the old one for a small fee.
Ask when ordering. Haul-away is rarely added on delivery day.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Camden: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering bed frames and box springs, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Camden: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Camden, NJ provides free curbside bulk pickup of up to 3 large items per week on the second weekly collection day, with separate special pickup pathways for appliances and electronics. The city also runs an active illegal dumping enforcement program, so understanding the rules matters: bulk items placed on non-scheduled days or in excess of the 3-item limit count as illegal dumping under city ordinance. This guide covers every legitimate disposal option for Camden residents, free city services, donation programs, and (when needed) verified NJ A901-licensed paid haulers.
The Camden by-item rule for “Mattress or box spring”: Free curbside bulk pickup (1 of 3 items per week). Donation if usable. Otherwise paid pickup via a licensed NJ hauler. Note: NJ does not currently have a state mattress recycling program.
Why bed frames and box springs are different from ordinary bulk. The frame problem is mostly logistical: beds come apart into pieces, and bulk programs differ on whether a disassembled bed is one item or five. Some count the bundle as one if it is tied together; some count each piece. Metal frames can be folded flat and tied.
Three mistakes that get bed frames and box springs left at the curb:
Paid options cover box springs in states where free drop-offs are inconvenient and large platform or storage beds that need breaking down.
Self-haul to a transfer station or mattress recycler
Free to $25 per pieceBox springs are accepted at transfer stations for a per-piece fee in most areas and free at state program drop-offs in CA, CT, and RI. Disassembled frames fit in a car.
Tie box springs to a roof rack only if you must; they catch wind.
LoadUp paid bed frame or box spring pickup
$80+If your items are in usable condition and you’d prefer help coordinating a donation pickup rather than scheduling directly with Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, or a Furniture Bank, LoadUp can help facilitate donation logistics in Camden. The donation organization performs the actual pickup; LoadUp helps with scheduling and routing for usable items.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your bed frame or box spring. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
What this is: Coordination assistance for donation-eligible items going to qualified 501(c)(3) recipients. Items must be in usable condition (no significant damage, stains, or pest history). Tax receipts come from the receiving donation organization.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book bed frame or box spring pickup in Camden with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Camden proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Camden junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national bed frame and box spring disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Camden: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, dishwasher.
Does Camden pick up bed frames and box springs for free?
Free curbside bulk pickup (1 of 3 items per week). Donation if usable. Otherwise paid pickup via a licensed NJ hauler. Note: NJ does not currently have a state mattress recycling program.
Where can I donate a bed frame or box spring in Camden?
Items in usable condition (no significant damage, stains, or pest history) can be donated free through several Camden-area programs:
How much does paid bed frame removal cost in Camden?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single bed frame or box spring pickup in Camden starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. If your items are in usable condition and you’d prefer help coordinating a donation pickup rather than scheduling directly with Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, or a Furniture Bank, LoadUp can help facilitate donation logistics in Camden. The donation organization performs the actual pickup; LoadUp helps with scheduling and routing for usable items.
Can I put a bed frame out for bulk pickup?
Yes in nearly every city. Disassemble it and tie the pieces together so the bundle counts as one item. Metal frames can also be folded and taken to a scrap yard free.
Is a box spring treated like a mattress?
In most cities, yes. Box springs follow the same bulk pickup rules as mattresses, including plastic wrapping where required and separate appointments in some cities. In Massachusetts, California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, box springs are covered by state mattress laws.
Which states have mattress and box spring laws?
California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island run Bye Bye Mattress recycling programs funded by a fee on new purchases, with free drop-off sites. Massachusetts banned mattresses and box springs from disposal in November 2022 and requires recycling. Oregon has enacted a program as well.
Can I donate a box spring?
Rarely on its own. Most programs only accept a box spring paired with a clean, like-new mattress. Metal frames in good condition and complete wood frames are much easier to donate.
Is this Camden page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Camden guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.