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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 mattresses 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 mattress gone this week.
In order from most universal to most location-specific. Here is how each route works in Camden.
Camden city program: mattresses
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 mattresses)
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.
State Mattress Recycling Programs (CT, RI, CA, OR)
Free, state programsIf you live in Connecticut, Rhode Island, California, or Oregon, your state has a producer-funded mattress recycling program. Drop-off is FREE at participating sites, find your nearest at byebyemattress.com. The program is funded by a small fee on new mattress sales (already paid when you bought it). 80%+ of mattress materials are recovered.
Retailer Haul-Away with New Mattress Delivery
Free with purchaseMost major mattress retailers (Mattress Firm, Tuft & Needle, Casper, Saatva, Helix, IKEA, Costco) include free old-mattress haul-away with new mattress delivery. This is often the easiest option if you’re replacing your mattress anyway, the same delivery truck takes the old one away.
Confirm at purchase: Some online-only retailers may charge an extra fee or only haul-away if the new mattress is similar size. Ask explicitly during checkout.
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 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 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 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+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 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.
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 mattress 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 mattress disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Camden: couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Camden pick up mattresses 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 mattress 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 mattress removal cost in Camden?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single mattress 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 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 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.