Mattress Disposal in Dothan, AL
Dothan Junk Removal Co. · May 2026 · 6 min read
Old mattresses are one of the most annoying things to get rid of in Dothan. They're too big for the trash, Goodwill won't take them, and most people don't want to strap one to the roof of their car and drive to the landfill off US-431.
We pick up mattresses all over Dothan and the Wiregrass - same day in most cases. Here's everything you need to know.
Why Is It So Hard to Get Rid of a Mattress?
A few reasons mattresses are a pain to dispose of on your own:
- They're awkward to carry - too big for one person, too floppy to control
- Most donation centers stopped taking used mattresses due to hygiene concerns
- The city of Dothan has bulk pickup but it's on a schedule - you can't just put it out whenever
- Landfills accept them but you have to haul it there yourself and pay a disposal fee
- Mattress recycling is limited in the Dothan metro area
That's why most people end up just leaving the mattress in the garage for six months and hoping it figures itself out. It doesn't.
What We Do With Mattresses We Haul
Most mattresses in Dothan go to the landfill - we'll be honest about that. Mattress recycling infrastructure is limited in the Wiregrass Region, though we do separate out spring units where the steel coils can be scrapped.
If your mattress is in genuinely good, clean condition (this is rare by the time people call us, but it happens), we'll try to connect it with a local donation resource before sending it to the landfill. But don't count on it - plan for landfill and be pleasantly surprised otherwise.
How Much Does Mattress Pickup Cost in Dothan?
| Single mattress (twin/full) | $99 |
| Queen or king mattress | $120 |
| Mattress + box spring set | Call for estimate |
| Multiple mattresses (2+) | $99 + $40 each add-on |
Mattresses on upper floors add a bit to the price because of the extra carry. Tell us which floor when you call and we'll factor it in.
Same-Day Mattress Pickup in Dothan
The most common scenario: new mattress getting delivered today, old one needs to be gone. We handle this all the time. Call us in the morning, we coordinate around your delivery window, old mattress is gone before the new one arrives.
We cover all of Dothan including north Dothan, the Westgate area, neighborhoods around Honeysuckle Road, and everything south toward the Houston County line. Enterprise, Headland, Ozark - call us and we'll tell you if we can make same-day work.
What About a Mattress That's Heavily Soiled?
We still take it. Crews are equipped for it. Just tell us on the call so we can plan appropriately. It doesn't affect the price - it just means we handle it differently during loading.
"New mattress was coming at noon. Called at 8am and they had the old one out of there by 10:30. Exactly what I needed." - Patricia M., Dothan AL
Old mattress taking up space?
Call us. Same-day pickup available in Dothan. We haul it - you don't touch it.
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Mattress Disposal FAQs
Why is it so hard to get rid of a mattress on your own in Dothan?
Mattresses are awkward to carry alone, most donation centers stopped taking used mattresses over hygiene concerns, the city's bulk pickup only runs on a set schedule, and hauling one to the landfill yourself means paying a disposal fee.
What happens to the mattresses you pick up in Dothan?
Most go to the landfill, since mattress recycling infrastructure is limited in the Wiregrass region — though the steel coils from the spring unit are separated out and scrapped.
Can you pick up a mattress the same day I need it gone?
Yes, same-day pickup is common — the typical scenario is a new mattress being delivered and the old one needing to be gone before it arrives, and pickups are coordinated around that delivery window.
Will you take a heavily soiled mattress?
Yes, crews are equipped to handle soiled mattresses — just mention the condition when you call so they can prepare.
Does it cost more to remove a mattress from an upper floor?
Yes, mattresses on upper floors add a bit to the price because of the extra carry involved — mention which floor when you call so it can be factored into your estimate.