Removing an old mattress in Elmhurst generally costs $150 to $250, starting at the $150 minimum. Tail Wize Junk Removal does the lifting and hauling, often same-day, across Cottage Hill, Crescent Park, and South Elmhurst near York Road.
| Item / Job | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Single mattress (twin/full) | $150 (minimum) |
| Queen or king mattress | $150โ$200 |
| Mattress + box spring set | $180โ$240 |
| Mattress + box spring + frame | $200โ$280 |
| Multiple mattresses / full bedroom | $250+ |
Typical mattress removal pricing in Elmhurst, IL
A single twin or full mattress usually meets the $150 minimum, while queen and king sizes sit slightly higher due to bulk. Adding a box spring, frame, or headboard increases volume and price. Carries down stairs, from finished basements, or from upper-floor bedrooms also affect the quote because they take more crew time and handling.
In Elmhurst, IL, booking junk removal mid-week (Tuesday to Thursday) usually costs less and lands a same-day slot, because crews are not booked solid the way they are on weekends.| Service area | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|
| Availability | Same-day / next-day |
| Free quote | Upfront price confirmed before any work begins |
Most Elmhurst junk haulers price by how much space an item takes in the truck rather than poundage, so a single mattress is charged at the base minimum and bundled sets cost more as they fill the load. This is why combining a mattress, box spring, and frame in one pickup is more cost-effective than scheduling separate visits.
Done-for-you service means crews carry the mattress out from the bedroom โ not the curb โ and load it directly, which matters for older Cottage Hill and Crescent Park homes with narrow stairs. Same-day and next-day slots are commonly available, and the price quoted on the free on-site visit is the price for the job.
Elmhurst's curbside bulk pickup through the city's hauler has set-out rules and limits on large items, and mattresses often require tagging or scheduling โ which is why many residents in Hahn Estates, Emery Manor, and the Jackson School area book a junk crew instead for in-home removal and same-day turnaround. DuPage County does not landfill-ban mattresses, but many are diverted for recycling where facilities accept them. Older two-story homes near Cottage Hill and the Graue Mill area frequently need an upper-floor carry, which is factored into the quote during the free walk-through.
Box springs are removed alongside or separately from mattresses; a set typically runs $180โ$240 with crews handling the carry-out.
The city's bulk program has set-out rules and item limits; many residents choose scheduled in-home pickup for same-day, lift-included service.
Furniture hauling starts at the $150 minimum and is priced by truck volume, with exact cost confirmed on a free on-site visit.
Same-day and next-day mattress pickup is commonly available across Elmhurst neighborhoods, subject to crew scheduling.