Polk Services mattress removal in Lakeland, FL — $150 single-mattress pickup and same-day service.
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Mattress Removal in Lakeland, FL — $150 Single-Mattress Minimum, Same-Day Pickup

One of the most common single-item calls Polk Services runs. The $150 minimum covers one mattress of any size — twin through California king — plus the box spring if it comes out too. Same-day and next-day pickup is common, and interior scope is standard: we come into the bedroom, so you don’t drag a queen down the hallway and out to the curb.

$150 Single-Mattress Minimum Any Size + Box Springs + Bases Same-Day & Next-Day Pickup Interior Scope · No Curb-Drag 20-Mile Radius · No Travel Fee
$150 Single-Mattress Minimum
Every size covered at the same starting minimum — twin, full, queen, king, or California king. Box springs are included in the standard minimum when paired with the mattress.
Fast Pickup & Delivery-Day Timing
New mattress arriving? The old one has to be gone before the delivery crew installs the new one. Polk Services runs delivery-day pickups so the timing matches the delivery window.
Interior Scope, Into the Bedroom
Polk Services goes into the bedroom, guest room, or upstairs bedroom for the pickup — you don’t have to drag a queen mattress down the hallway or downstairs.
Recycling Fee Disclosed Upfront
Some Polk County facilities charge a small mattress-recycling fee. Polk Services quotes it as a line item on the written quote when it applies — no invoice surprise.
Three Mattress Situations We Handle

New-Delivery Swap, Room Refresh, or Estate Pickup

01

New-Delivery Swap

The most common call. A new mattress is arriving on a specific date, and mattress delivery crews won’t haul the old one. Polk Services runs delivery-day pickups — text pictures of the old mattress and the delivery date, get a quote back, and the pickup completes before the delivery crew arrives.

02

Room Refresh

You’re refreshing a specific room — a guest room getting a new set, a spare bedroom becoming a home office, or a master bedroom getting a new high-end mattress. The old mattress, box spring, and bed frame all need to come out, and Polk Services handles the whole room-scale pickup in one visit.

03

Estate & Turnover Pickup

Estate cleanouts, downsizing moves, rental turnovers, and pre-listing distressed-property cleanups often surface multiple mattresses. Polk Services handles multi-mattress pickups with bundle pricing that drops the per-mattress cost below the single-item rate.

The Polk Services truck loaded for a mattress pickup in Lakeland.
Interior Scope · Delivery-Day Timing
New mattress arriving? We pull the old one before the delivery crew shows up — you never touch it.
The Full Scope

Every Mattress & Bed Component We Pick Up

Mattress Sizes

Twin, twin XL & toddler-size
Full (double) mattresses
Queen — the most common pickup
King & California king
Split king (two twin XLs) for adjustable bases

Construction Types

Standard innerspring
Memory foam (Tempur-Pedic & others)
Hybrid — foam over innerspring
Pillow-top, Euro-top & latex
Airbed & adjustable-firmness

Box Springs, Bases & Frames

Standard & split box springs
Low-profile box springs
Adjustable bed bases — powered & manual
Bed frames & metal rails
Headboards, footboards & platform inserts

Bedding & Adjacent Items

Bed pillows & inserts in bulk
Comforters, duvets & bedding textiles
Mattress protectors & toppers
Cribs & toddler-bed mattresses
Bunk-bed & specialty-size mattresses
How a Mattress Pickup Runs

Our Process, Start to Finish

01

Text photos to (863) 344-5806

Text is the fastest way to a mattress pickup quote — send pictures of the mattress (size and condition), the room, and the access path (door width, hallway, stairs). For delivery-day coordination, include the new mattress delivery date.

02

Free estimate — photo quote or walk-through

Photo quotes are almost always accurate for single-mattress and small multi-mattress pickups. Estimates are free, with no obligation and no show-up fee.

03

Verbal + texted written quote — recycling fee disclosed

Every pickup is priced twice. If a mattress-recycling facility fee applies to the specific load, it’s quoted as a line item on the written quote, so there’s no invoice surprise.

04

Scheduling — delivery-day timing when applicable

For customers coordinating a new mattress delivery, pickup is scheduled to complete before the delivery window. Standard replacement pickups run within 24 to 72 hours of the accepted quote.

05

Text 30 minutes before we arrive

You get a text 30 minutes before the truck rolls up. If you can’t be on-site, leave the mattress where it can be reached and Polk Services runs the pickup unattended, confirming completion by photo.

06

Pickup, correct routing & broom-clean

The mattress loads into the trailer, hauls to the correct disposal facility, and the pickup area gets a broom-clean before drive-off — your bedroom left clean, no dust behind the frame or debris where the mattress came out.

What It Costs

Pricing, the Recycling Fee & Bundles

Standard Minimums

$150 minimum for a single-mattress pickup — any size, including a box spring if paired with the mattress. Multi-mattress pickups get bundle pricing that drops the per-mattress cost below the single-item rate. Adjustable bed bases and specialty items are priced above the standard minimum, quoted upfront.

The Mattress Recycling Fee

Some Polk County facilities charge a small per-mattress recycling fee separate from the standard load rate. When it applies to a specific pickup, Polk Services quotes it as a line item so you see exactly what disposal costs — not an upcharge, just transparent facility pricing.

Donation for Usable Mattresses

Mattresses in usable condition — no stains, no significant damage, no bed-bug history — can qualify for donation channels like Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Polk Services flags donation-eligible mattresses during the walk-through, which reduces landfill volume and sometimes reduces your cost.

Bundle Pricing

Combining mattress removal with furniture removal, household junk removal, an estate cleanout, or a garage cleanout brings the total below what separate pickups would charge.

Payment Terms

Cash, check, credit/debit, Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App (3.7% fee on card/electronic; cash and check free). Standard pickups run payment on completion.

A Polk Services bedroom mattress pickup in progress.
Head to Head

Polk Services vs the National Mattress-Removal Chains

Comparison Point
National Chains
Polk Services
Who does the pickup work
Rotating W-2 crews
Owner-operated — Donny handles every pickup
Single-mattress minimum
Higher, often $175–$250+
$150 flat minimum for any size single mattress
Response speed
1 to 3 day scheduling standard
Same-day & next-day common when available
Delivery-day coordination
Rarely offered
Standard — pickup timed to the delivery window
Interior scope
Often exterior only, or an upcharge
Interior + exterior — into the bedroom for pickup
Multi-mattress bundle pricing
Priced per mattress at standard rate
Bundle rate drops the per-mattress cost significantly
Recycling fee handling
Truck-arrival surcharge common
Recycling fee quoted upfront as a line item
Rake-clean pickup area
Truck leaves when the last item is loaded
Broom-clean of the bedroom before walk-off
FAQ

Mattress Removal Questions

How much does mattress removal cost?
$150 minimum for a single-mattress pickup, any size. Multi-mattress pickups get bundle pricing that drops the per-mattress cost. Adjustable bed bases and specialty items are priced above the standard minimum, quoted upfront on the written quote.
Do you take king and California king mattresses?
Yes — every mattress size is covered at the $150 single-item minimum: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, and specialty sizes.
Do you go inside to pick it up, or do I drag it to the curb?
Polk Services goes inside — into the bedroom, guest room, or upstairs bedroom for the pickup. You don’t have to drag a queen mattress down the hallway or downstairs.
Can you coordinate pickup with my new mattress delivery date?
Yes — delivery-day coordination is a regular workflow. Text pictures of the old mattress and the new delivery date, and Donny schedules the pickup to complete before the delivery crew arrives, usually 30 minutes to 2 hours before the delivery window.
What about the box spring — separate or included?
Included in the $150 single-mattress minimum when both the mattress and box spring come out together. Mattress-only or box-spring-only pickups also hit the same minimum.
Do you take adjustable bed bases?
Yes. They’re priced above the standard minimum because they’re heavier and include electrical components, and quoted upfront on the written quote.
What if my mattress has a bed-bug history?
Handled with the correct procedure — the mattress is wrapped in plastic sheeting during pickup to prevent pest spread. That’s standard procedure for confirmed pest cases, not an upcharge. Polk Services asks about pest history during the quote so nothing is a surprise.
Do you help donate usable mattresses?
Yes. Usable mattresses in good condition (no significant stains, no damage, no pest history) can be routed to donation channels like Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Polk Services flags donation-eligible mattresses during the walk-through if you want to route them that way.
What about a mattress that got flood-damaged from a storm?
Handled with appropriate PPE and routed to the correct disposal facility. Insurance-claim customers get itemized invoices for adjuster submission, and it’s the same rate card as any other week — no surge pricing on storm response.
How fast can you pick up my mattress?
Same-day and next-day pickups are common within the 20-mile radius of Lakeland when the schedule allows. Delivery-day timing coordination gets priority scheduling; standard pickups start within 24 to 72 hours of the accepted quote.
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Local Conditions

Seven Polk County Realities That Shape Mattress Removal Here

1

Heat & Humidity Shorten Mattress Life

Heat and humidity age foam, springs, and upholstery faster than dry climates. A mattress that lasts 10–12 years elsewhere often needs replacing at year 7–9 here — steady removal work year-round.

2

Delivery-Day Timing Pressure

Big-box mattress retailers deliver in set windows and won’t haul the old mattress — the old one must be gone before the new arrives. Polk Services runs delivery-day mattress pickups regularly.

3

Snowbird Vacancy Degradation

Humidity affects foam, seals age, and disuse can leave a mattress uncomfortable on seasonal return. Snowbird-return mattress replacement is a regular pattern for Polk Services.

4

Post-Hurricane Flood Bedding

Milton (2024) left flood-damaged mattresses across low-lying areas — waterlogged and unsalvageable, routed to disposal sometimes with extra water-damage handling. Post-Milton removal has been steady, with itemized invoices for claims.

5

Rental Turnover Replacement

Between-tenant turnover regularly involves mattress pickup — damaged leave-behinds, end-of-life units the landlord replaces, and estate turnover mattresses. Multi-property PMs can request volume pricing.

6

County Mattress-Recycling Fees

Some county facilities charge a small per-mattress recycling fee, quoted upfront when it applies. Polk Services knows the local routing so your cost matches the written quote.

7

Bed-Bug & Pest History

Mattresses with a pest history need specific disposal to prevent spread. Polk Services asks about pest history at the quote; confirmed cases get wrapped for haul-off and routed with appropriate precautions — not an upcharge, just correct handling.

The Expertise

Seven Details That Separate a Polk Services Mattress Pickup

1

Access Geometry — Interior Photos Matter

A queen is 60×80 inches; doorways are 32–36 inches, and hallway or stairwell corners can be tight. Polk Services checks access photos before the truck arrives — no showing up to a king that won’t clear the front door.

2

Mattress-Only vs +Box-Spring Pricing

The $150 single-mattress minimum covers a mattress plus box spring when both come out together; mattress-only or box-spring-only also hit the same $150. Multi-piece bedroom sets get bundle pricing.

3

Adjustable Bed Base Handling

Powered adjustable bases (Sleep Number, Tempur-Pedic, and others) are heavier than standard box springs and include electrical components. Polk Services prices these above the standard minimum, quoted upfront.

4

Wrapping for Pest-History Mattresses

Mattresses with a confirmed bed-bug or pest issue get wrapped in plastic sheeting during pickup to prevent spread — standard procedure for confirmed cases, not an upcharge.

5

Flood-Damaged Mattress Handling

Waterlogged mattresses weigh far more and can harbor mold or biological contaminants. Polk Services handles them with appropriate PPE and routes them through the correct disposal facility.

6

Donation Eligibility

ReStore and some community programs accept usable mattresses — no significant stains, structural damage, pest history, or odors. Polk Services flags eligible ones at the walk-through; those that don’t qualify go to standard disposal.

7

Delivery-Day Sequencing

Delivery windows run 3–4 hours and crews won’t install if the space isn’t clear. Polk Services completes delivery-day mattress pickup 30 minutes to 2 hours before the delivery window opens.

Polk Services truck and Kubota mini skid steer.

Ready for a Mattress Pickup?

Text photos of the mattress, call directly, or fill out the estimate form. $150 minimum on standard single mattresses, same-day and next-day common. New mattress arriving? Ask about delivery-day coordination.

Call or Text (863) 344-5806