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curbside bulky pickups; large items go to a Citizen Convenience Station
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free Convenience Station visits per address per year, a pickup load each
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free landfill loads a year for furniture, brush, and non-Freon appliances
Every route for a mattress in Lubbock, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Lubbock guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Lubbock, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Lubbock Citizen Convenience Stations: mattresses
Not collectedMattresses are named items that must go to a Convenience Station.
Why: Construction, remodeling, and demolition materials at the stations, and commercial loads anywhere. Refrigerators and freezers go to the stations (not the landfill) so staff can remove the refrigerant.
Citizen Convenience Stations (4 locations): mattresses
Free, 4 visits a yearLubbock driver's license required.
Where: Southside: 1631 84th St. Northside, Northwest, and Southwest stations; addresses at mylubbock.us
How it works: Lubbock residents with a Lubbock driver's license, 4 visits a year. Furniture, appliances (staff remove refrigerant), scrap metal, carpet sections, fence sections, yard waste, up to 4 tires a year without rims, used oil, antifreeze, and household hazardous waste at Southside. No construction debris.
Donation pickup in Lubbock (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 Lubbock: 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 Lubbock: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Lubbock, Texas (#84 nationally) operates a distinctly different municipal solid waste system from most U.S. cities. There is NO curbside bulk pickup and NO curbside recycling. Garbage runs twice weekly (Monday/Thursday OR Tuesday/Friday) at a $16.25 monthly flat rate. For bulk items, brush, mattresses, large furniture, and appliances, residents must self-haul to one of four Citizen Convenience Stations open Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM-5:30 PM. Service is FREE for Lubbock residents with valid driver’s license showing a Lubbock city address. Recycling is handled via 10 drop-off locations citywide. The city does NOT accept glass or plastics #3-7 (private services like Good Earth Recycling fill that gap). This guide covers every disposal option for City of Lubbock residents.
The Lubbock rule for mattresses: Mattresses are named items that must go to a Convenience Station.
What the city will not take: Construction, remodeling, and demolition materials at the stations, and commercial loads anywhere. Refrigerators and freezers go to the stations (not the landfill) so staff can remove the refrigerant.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Lubbock Solid Waste: Bulky Items, City of Lubbock Solid Waste: Citizen Convenience Stations and free landfill disposal. 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 Lubbock households who can’t self-haul to a Citizen Convenience Station, no truck, mobility limitations, items too heavy to transport, or service when crew labor is needed, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in Tech Terrace, Arnett Benson, Caprock, and other Lubbock neighborhoods 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 Lubbock with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Lubbock proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Lubbock 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 Lubbock: couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Lubbock pick up mattresses for free?
No curbside. Citizen Convenience Station, free.
Where can I donate a mattress in Lubbock?
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 Lubbock?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single mattress pickup in Lubbock starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Lubbock households who can’t self-haul to a Citizen Convenience Station, no truck, mobility limitations, items too heavy to transport, or service when crew labor is needed, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in Tech Terrace, Arnett Benson, Caprock, and other Lubbock neighborhoods 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 Lubbock page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Lubbock guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
