2 cu yd
of bulky items per week at the curb, about a washer and dryer
7 a.m.
out on your single weekly collection day
3 free
Arlington Landfill visits a year for water utility account holders
Every route for a mattress in Arlington, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Arlington guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Arlington, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Arlington weekly brush and bulky collection (Republic Services): mattresses
FreeMattresses are bulky items collected weekly within the 2-cubic-yard allowance.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes with City of Arlington curbside service, collected by Republic Services. Apartments use their complex's dumpsters.
How to schedule: No appointment. Up to 2 cubic yards of large household items (about a washer and dryer) can go at the curb each week on your single collection day, plus 2 cubic yards of bundled brush or bagged leaves. Oversized loads or Freon appliances: call Republic Services at 817-317-2000. Arlington Water Utilities account holders also get 3 free landfill visits a year.
Limits: 2 cubic yards of bulky items per week and 2 cubic yards of brush per week. 3 free Arlington Landfill visits per year, then a discounted rate.
Set-out: At the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day, 3 feet from carts and obstacles, with 15 feet of overhead clearance. Brush in 4-foot bundles under 50 pounds.
Donation pickup in Arlington (usable mattresses)
FreeDonation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.
Items typically not accepted: damaged or stained furniture, mattresses with bedbug history or significant wear, appliances that don’t work, particle-board furniture in poor condition, cribs (federal safety regulations have changed), and exercise equipment that requires reassembly. Always call the program before scheduling.
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 Arlington: 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 mattresses, 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 Arlington: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Arlington, Texas (DFW metro, #50 nationally) operates one of the most accessible bulk pickup systems in the country: bulk items are collected automatically every other week on your recycling day with no scheduling needed for standard items. The City contracts with Republic Services for all four services (trash, recycling, brush, bulk), all on the same weekday. Limit: one bulk item up to 2 cubic yards under 35 lbs per recycling day. Glass IS accepted curbside in Arlington (unusual for the region). Arlington residents receive 3 free landfill drop-off visits per year at the Arlington Sanitary Landfill. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Arlington residents.
The Arlington rule for mattresses: Mattresses are bulky items collected weekly within the 2-cubic-yard allowance.
Program basics: 2 cubic yards of bulky items per week and 2 cubic yards of brush per week. 3 free Arlington Landfill visits per year, then a discounted rate. At the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day, 3 feet from carts and obstacles, with 15 feet of overhead clearance. Brush in 4-foot bundles under 50 pounds.
What the city will not take: Non-compactable material such as concrete, brick, and builder's rubble (landfill on Saturdays), hazardous waste (not at the curb or the landfill), and tires (the Arlington Landfill cannot accept them).
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Arlington: free landfill visits for residents, Fort Worth Report: Arlington's weekly cart service and bulky limits (city guidance, February 2024). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why mattresses are different from ordinary bulk. Mattresses contain springs, foam, fabric, and wood, all recyclable individually but bonded together in a way that makes them hard to process. They’re also a notorious vector for bedbugs, which has led several cities to require plastic-wrapping before curbside pickup (NYC and Cleveland have explicit rules).
Three mistakes that get mattresses left at the curb:
When free options don’t fit your timeline or volume:
LoadUp paid mattress pickup
$80+For Arlington households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (hazardous waste, construction debris), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in DFW for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your mattress. 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.
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 mattress pickup in Arlington with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Arlington proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Arlington junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national mattress disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Arlington: couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Arlington pick up mattresses for free?
Yes, on your weekly collection day.
Where can I donate a mattress in Arlington?
Donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.
How much does paid mattress removal cost in Arlington?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single mattress pickup in Arlington starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Arlington households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (hazardous waste, construction debris), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in DFW for upfront-priced pickup.
Can I just put a mattress in my regular trash?
No. Mattresses are too big for residential trash bins and are explicitly banned from regular trash collection in most U.S. cities. Connecticut, Rhode Island, California, and Oregon ban mattresses from landfills entirely under state law. Use one of the free or paid options above instead.
How much do paid mattress pickups cost?
Single mattress pickups typically range $80 to $200 depending on the service and your city. National services (LoadUp, 1-800-Got-Junk, College Hunks) cluster in the $80 to $130 range for one mattress. Local independent haulers can be cheaper ($50 to $100). Booking 2 mattresses together is often only marginally more expensive than booking 1, ask about bundled pricing.
What about box springs, are they treated the same?
Yes, box springs follow the same rules as mattresses in nearly every city, same pickup eligibility, same disposal channels, same bedbug-wrap requirements. State recycling programs (CT, RI, CA, OR) accept both. Most retailers haul both away together with new mattress delivery. King and queen splits typically count as 2 separate items, while single-piece box springs count as 1.
My mattress has bedbugs, what should I do?
Plastic-wrap the mattress fully before moving it (heavy-duty mattress disposal bags are sold at hardware stores for $5 to $15). Many cities require plastic-wrapping for ANY mattress disposal to prevent spreading bedbugs to other households along the route. Donation programs CANNOT accept mattresses with bedbug history. Use city bulk pickup (with proper plastic-wrapping) or paid hauler. Tell the hauler in advance, some services charge extra or refuse, while others handle bedbug mattresses routinely.
Is this Arlington page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Arlington guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
