382-CITY
call by 5 p.m. the work day before, or request online by 11:59 p.m.
3 days
earliest set-out before your regular collection day, 3 feet from obstructions
No tires
state rules keep tires out of bulk; SPSA Tire Processing Facility in Suffolk instead
Every route for a mattress in Chesapeake, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Chesapeake guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Chesapeake, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Chesapeake scheduled bulk trash collection: mattresses
Free, with a step firstMattresses and box springs are named bulk items, by request.
Who qualifies: Residents served by the City of Chesapeake Waste Management Division.
How to schedule: Request a pickup by calling 757-382-CITY (2489) by 5 p.m. the work day before your regular collection day, or use the online Bulk Trash Pickup Request by 11:59 p.m. the day before. Collection comes on your regular day. Free.
Limits: No published volume cap for household bulk. Bulk yard waste is limited to one 4 by 4 by 6 foot pile per week, kept separate from household items.
Set-out: As close to the curb or roadside as possible, 3 feet from mailboxes, poles, and carts, no earlier than 3 work days before your collection day. Refrigerator and freezer doors removed; all glass surfaces taped.
Donation pickup in Chesapeake (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 Chesapeake: 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 Chesapeake: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Chesapeake, Virginia has one of the more accessible bulk waste systems in Hampton Roads: free curbside bulk pickup is collected on the same day as regular garbage when scheduled in advance. Call (757) 382-CITY (2489) by 5 PM the workday before, or submit online by 11:59 PM the day before. The city discontinued curbside recycling in 2023 and now operates 8 drop-off locations across the city, most 24/7. The SPSA Chesapeake Transfer Station at 901 Hollowell Lane handles HHW on the first Wednesday of each month. Tires are not accepted in any city program due to Virginia DEQ regulations. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Chesapeake residents.
The Chesapeake rule for mattresses: Mattresses and box springs are named bulk items, by request.
Program basics: No published volume cap for household bulk. Bulk yard waste is limited to one 4 by 4 by 6 foot pile per week, kept separate from household items. As close to the curb or roadside as possible, 3 feet from mailboxes, poles, and carts, no earlier than 3 work days before your collection day. Refrigerator and freezer doors removed; all glass surfaces taped.
What the city will not take: Carpet, wood and fencing, construction and demolition debris, hazardous waste, and tires (SPSA stations cannot accept tires under state rules; use the SPSA Tire Processing Facility in Suffolk).
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Chesapeake Waste Management: Bulk Trash Collection, City of Chesapeake: Bulk Trash Collection FAQ. 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 Chesapeake households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (carpet, construction debris), or service before the next scheduled bulk request, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Hampton Roads area 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 Chesapeake with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Chesapeake proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake: couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Chesapeake pick up mattresses for free?
Yes, after requesting.
Where can I donate a mattress in Chesapeake?
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 Chesapeake?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single mattress pickup in Chesapeake starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Chesapeake households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (carpet, construction debris), or service before the next scheduled bulk request, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Hampton Roads area 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 Chesapeake page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Chesapeake guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
