Mattresses are the item most people find hardest to get rid of. They do not fit in a car, curbside crews often refuse them, and secondhand shops will not accept used bedding. So they end up leaning against a garage wall for a year.
LaFata Disposal Services picks up mattresses and box springs anywhere in the Syracuse area, one at a time or by the truckload. We come inside, carry the set out, and take it to a facility that will accept it.
We also handle mattresses that have been treated for bed bugs or damaged by water. Tell us up front so we can bag and wrap the set before it leaves the room, which keeps the rest of the house clean.
What we take
- Twin, full, queen, king and California king mattresses
- Box springs and split box springs
- Memory foam, pillow-top and hybrid mattresses
- Metal and wooden bed frames
- Headboards, footboards and bed rails
- Adjustable bed bases and platform beds
- Crib mattresses and toddler beds
- Futons, daybeds and sofa-bed mattresses
How mattress pickup works
1. Tell us how many and what size
Count the pieces — a queen set is usually two, sometimes three with the frame.
2. Leave it where it is
No need to drag anything downstairs. We are used to second-floor bedrooms and attic stairs.
3. We wrap it if needed
For pest-treated or soiled mattresses we bag the set in the room so nothing sheds on the way out.
4. Disposal at a licensed facility
Mattresses go to a transfer station equipped to handle them; metal frames go to scrap.
Common reasons people call
- A new mattress is being delivered and the old set has to go
- A landlord is turning over a furnished apartment
- A college rental near SU is being cleared at the end of a lease
- An estate or family home is being emptied
- A basement or spare room is being reclaimed for storage
Dumping a mattress illegally is an expensive mistake in Onondaga County, and it happens because people run out of options. There is a legal, affordable way to get rid of one, and it takes about fifteen minutes of our time.
If you have several sets — a rental turnover, a family home, a small motel — call and we will quote the whole load rather than pricing per piece.
Frequently asked questions
Will you take a mattress that had bed bugs?
Yes, as long as you tell us in advance. We bag and seal the mattress in the room before carrying it through the house.
Can you take just one mattress?
Yes. Single-item pickups are a normal part of what we do; there is a minimum charge for the trip.
Do you take the frame too?
Yes, frames, headboards and rails can go on the same trip. Mention them when you call so we allow enough room.
Do I need to be home?
Not always. If the mattress is in a garage or on a porch and payment is arranged, we can pick it up without you there.