How To Get Rid Of A Mattress In Corpus Christi, TX (7 Local Options)
With all the regulations on mattress disposal these days it can be hard to figure out where to safely and responsibly dispose of an old mattresses – and this can lead to illegal dumping or storing the mattress for longer than is idea.
If you are a resident of Corpus Christi or the surrounding area of Texas, then here is an in-depth guide to all the local mattress disposal options and services available to you. Check them out below!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
– A lot of local landfills no longer accept mattresses because they don’t compress, taking up valuable space. If you choose to take your mattress to the landfill call before heading there.
– All donation centers we called in Corpus Christi have stopped accepting almost all mattresses for donation.
7 Ways To Dispose of a Mattress in Corpus Christi, TX
Option #1: A Bedder World Mattress Recycling – Curbside Pick-Up Service
A Bedder World is one of the top mattress recycling companies in the US. They operate in over 30 major cities across the country – including Corpus Christi and its surrounding area. You can easily book online and pay for a curbside pick up on their website. Then just put your mattress outside (or porch, alley, garage….wherever is easiest for you) on your chosen pick up day.
Over a million mattresses have been recycled all thanks to A Bedder World’s work and they are definitely doing their part to keep landfills down and our planet greener. They also take box springs, bed frames, bed slats, and more – so you can get rid of more than just your old mattress.
- Serving a 50+ mile radius around Corpus Christi (Including Rockport, Robstown, Port Aransas, Kingsville, Mathis, Riviera, George West, and San Antonio
- Recycled over 1 million mattresses
- Pick ups available Monday-Sunday, 8 am to 8 pm.
- Easy online booking and up front pricing.
- Residential and commercial and bulk quantity mattress recycling
Option #2: The JC Elliott Collection Center, Saratoga, Corpus Christi
If have a truck or a way to transport your mattress, then you can take your mattress to the JC Elliot Collection Center. The center is south of Saratoga in Corpus Christi and accepts household refuse (this includes mattresses).
Its important to note that here your mattress will not be recycled and instead be dumped in a landfill somewhere, so it’s not the greenest option.
If you want to dispose of your mattress here, the center is open Monday-Saturday, between 8 am and 5 pm.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You will need proof of ID that shows an address within the city limits of Corpus Christ (a valid driver’s license will do the trick).
Option #3: Donate it
If your mattress is in good condition you can try dropping it at a local donation center. Mattresses are expensive and there are many people who could benefit from having a high quality mattresses donated. Note that many donation centers have strict policies about taking mattresses and will only take them if they are in great condition. We recommend calling first.
We reached out to Goodwill and Arms of Hope and due to sanitary concerns neither of these donation centers are accepting mattresses at this time.
Option #4: Heavy Brush & Bulky Items Pick Up By The City Of Corpus Christi
A few times a year, the city of Corpus Christi organizes heavy brush and bulky items collections. During these authorized periods, you can have a mattress taken away – but there are some downsides to this option.
- Only happens 2x per year.
- Your mattress won’t be recycled. Instead it will head to take up space in the landfill.
- Thirdly, there are a some rules that come with leaving out bulky items for pickup. If you make a mistake (such as not separating your bulky items from your heavy brush) you incur a fee.
To find out when your next bulky item authorized period is, check out this link and find your area from the service map.
Option #5: DIY Mattress Recycling
If you are up for a fun project, why not grab the family and teach them how to be green and resourceful. You can tear your mattress apart and separate the foam and springs. Then take the springs to the scrap metal center and the foam to a carpet manufacturer where they can use it to make carpet padding. They may even pay you for it! Here is a post on how to recycle a mattress yourself.
Option #6: Sell it on Craigslist or Facebook
If your mattress is in decent shape there are lots of people who would prefer to buy it or take it off your hands rather than spending hundreds or thousands for a new one. Post it on the Corpus Christi craigslist page or on Facebook Marketplace and see if you get any hits. Be sure to take nice pictures and assure people it is clean and bed bug free.
Option #7: LoadUp Junk Removal Services (Corpus Christi)
LoadUp is a very popular junk removal service in action all across the US, and they specialize in helping homes safely dispose of junk they no longer want or need.
As a result, LoadUp takes all kinds of furniture from the Corpus Christi area including mattresses and box springs.
- LoadUp offers mattress pickup and disposal services through Corpus Christi metropolitan area, nearby neighborhoods, and surrounding areas including Bay Area, Calallan, Flour Bluff, Greystone, Greenwood, and South Side.
- Their total service radius is 30 miles.
- Operation hours run Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm. LoadUp also operates on Saturdays between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm.
Final Thoughts
These are the best ways we have found to get rid of a mattress in Corpus Christ. We hope this list helps you to find a way to get rid of your mattress that fits your needs.
