4
free curbside bulk collections or collection center visits per year, then $43 each
$15
coolant removal fee per refrigerator or AC unit on a bulk collection
480-782-3510
Solid Waste Services, or the online bulk request form, before anything goes out
Every route for a mattress in Chandler, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Chandler guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Chandler, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Chandler scheduled curbside bulk collection: mattresses
FreeMattresses are bulk items.
Who qualifies: City of Chandler residential solid waste customers.
How to schedule: Schedule online through the city's bulk request form or call Solid Waste Services at 480-782-3510 before setting anything out, with a complete list of materials (recyclable bulk and trash bulk ride different trucks). Any combination of the first four curbside bulk collections and qualifying trash visits to the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center per calendar year is free; additional curbside collections cost $43.
Limits: Four free collections or center visits a year, then $43 each. Coolant appliances carry a $15 removal fee per unit. No alley collection.
Set-out: At the curb on the scheduled date only, in separate piles by material, clear of carts, cars, and meters.
Donation pickup in Chandler (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 Chandler: 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 Chandler: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Chandler, Arizona (#79 nationally) operates its own Solid Waste Services Division with one of the more flexible programs in the Phoenix metro. Chandler residents receive 4 free combined uses per calendar year, any combination of curbside bulk collections AND/OR visits to the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center counts toward the 4. After 4: $35 per additional bulk collection, or $10 per load under 400 lbs at the Collection Center ($50/ton over 400 lbs). Chandler uses a 5-zone color-coded weekly system: Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange. Both trash AND recycling are collected WEEKLY (unusual nationwide). Only 3 holidays affect collection: New Year’s, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Chandler residents.
The Chandler rule for mattresses: Mattresses are bulk items.
Program basics: Four free collections or center visits a year, then $43 each. Coolant appliances carry a $15 removal fee per unit. No alley collection. At the curb on the scheduled date only, in separate piles by material, clear of carts, cars, and meters.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste (city HHW facility) and construction debris. Tires are not part of curbside bulk.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Chandler Solid Waste Services: curbside bulk collection (2026 schedule and rules), City of Chandler: Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center. 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 Chandler households needing in-home pickup, service faster than 7 to 14 days, or large cleanouts beyond Chandler’s annual allowance, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the East Valley 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 Chandler with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Chandler proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Chandler 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 Chandler: couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Chandler pick up mattresses for free?
Yes, with a scheduled bulk collection.
Where can I donate a mattress in Chandler?
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 Chandler?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single mattress pickup in Chandler starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Chandler households needing in-home pickup, service faster than 7 to 14 days, or large cleanouts beyond Chandler’s annual allowance, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the East Valley 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 Chandler page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Chandler guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
