5
bulky items free on your B week, the same day as yard waste
Wednesdays
metal items and appliances, scheduled by calling 910-433-1FAY
4 ft
clearance from every other object at the curb
Every route for a mattress in Fayetteville / Bentonville, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Fayetteville / Bentonville guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Fayetteville / Bentonville, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Fayetteville B-week bulky item collection: mattresses
FreeMattresses and box springs are bulky items for B week.
Who qualifies: Single-family residential properties with City of Fayetteville solid waste service.
How to schedule: No appointment for up to 5 non-metal bulky items: set them out on your B week, the same day as yard waste. Metal items and appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, bikes) are collected on Wednesdays and must be scheduled by calling 910-433-1FAY (1329). Six or more items, or owner-generated construction debris including carpet, must be paid for and scheduled through FayFixIt, 910-433-1329, or 455 Grove St.
Limits: 5 bulky items per B-week collection at no charge; 6 or more is a paid scheduled collection. Appliances and furniture must be emptied with doors secured or removed.
Set-out: At the curb at least 4 feet from any other object, not in the road or under trees, power lines, or near mailboxes, cars, and fences. Nothing mixed with other waste.
Read the full Fayetteville / Bentonville city services guide ›
Donation pickup in Fayetteville / Bentonville (usable mattresses)
FreeSpecifically called out by City of Fayetteville as a preferred donation channel. Free pickup for qualifying donations of furniture, appliances, and building materials. Multiple NWA locations.
Schedules free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule online at satruck.org.
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 Fayetteville / Bentonville: 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 Fayetteville / Bentonville: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Northwest Arkansas covers two distinct cities with different waste programs. Fayetteville runs a city-operated Pay-As-You-Throw system with 1 free curbside bulky-waste pickup per year plus 4 free Transfer Station drop-offs. Bentonville uses Republic Services with appointment-based bulk pickup (fees may apply). Both cities have strong recycling programs and are served by Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas for donations. This guide covers disposal options for both cities.
The Fayetteville / Bentonville rule for mattresses: Mattresses and box springs are bulky items for B week.
Program basics: 5 bulky items per B-week collection at no charge; 6 or more is a paid scheduled collection. Appliances and furniture must be emptied with doors secured or removed. At the curb at least 4 feet from any other object, not in the road or under trees, power lines, or near mailboxes, cars, and fences. Nothing mixed with other waste.
What the city will not take: Tires (up to 5 per household with rims removed are accepted at the Ann Street Landfill), electronics (computers, TVs, printers, stereos), and hazardous waste.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Fayetteville Solid Waste: Bulky Items. 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 Northwest Arkansas households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Northwest Arkansas area.
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 Fayetteville / Bentonville with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Fayetteville / Bentonville proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Fayetteville / Bentonville 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 Fayetteville / Bentonville: couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Fayetteville / Bentonville pick up mattresses for free?
Yes, on your B week.
Where can I donate a mattress in Fayetteville / Bentonville?
Specifically called out by City of Fayetteville as a preferred donation channel. Free pickup for qualifying donations of furniture, appliances, and building materials. Multiple NWA locations.
How much does paid mattress removal cost in Fayetteville / Bentonville?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single mattress pickup in Fayetteville / Bentonville starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Northwest Arkansas households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Northwest Arkansas area.
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 Fayetteville / Bentonville page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Fayetteville / Bentonville guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
