How to Get Rid of an Old Mattress in Lake Charles
By Jake Higgins, Owner of The Junk Guys · Updated May 30, 2026
Key Takeaway
To get rid of an old mattress in Lake Charles, your options are: donate it if it's clean and undamaged, check your local curbside bulk-pickup rules (most require scheduling and won't take soiled mattresses), or book a single-item pickup with The Junk Guys (from $99 curbside, or $249 full service when we carry it out and sweep up). We haul it the same week so you never lift it.
Old mattresses are awkward to move, hard to fit in a car, and most curbside trash pickup won't take them. This guide covers your real options for getting rid of a mattress in the Lake Charles area, from donation to a same-week haul.
What are my options for an old mattress?
- Donate it — if the mattress is clean, undamaged, and stain-free, some local charities accept them, though many won't take used mattresses for hygiene reasons.
- Curbside bulk pickup — some municipalities take bulk items on a schedule, but you usually have to drag it to the curb yourself, and soiled or damaged mattresses are often refused.
- Junk removal — the easiest option: a crew carries it out from any room, loads it, and hauls it, often the same week.
How much does mattress removal cost?
With The Junk Guys, a mattress is a single-item pickup. Curbside starts at $99 when it is at the door with easy truck access. Full service is a flat $249 when we carry it out from a back bedroom or upstairs. Either way the fee covers lifting, loading, and disposal, so you do not fold it into a car or drag it anywhere.
| Service | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Curbside Single Item | from $99 | One mattress at the door with easy truck access |
| Full Service Single Item | $249 | Mattress carried out from a back bedroom or upstairs |
| Standard Junk Haul | $549 | A mattress plus a room of other junk |
Why can't I just put it at the curb?
Most regular trash service won't take a mattress with the weekly pickup, and bulk-item rules vary by municipality across Calcasieu and Cameron Parish. Many programs require you to schedule it, drag it to the curb yourself, and won't accept stained or damaged mattresses at all. Booking a pickup skips all of that.
Do I have to carry it outside?
No. The Junk Guys do all the lifting. The mattress can be upstairs, in a back bedroom, or in the garage — point at it and the crew carries it out and loads it. Call (337) 426-9893 or book online for a same-week pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Get the Junk Gone?
Get a free quote from Jake Higgins and the crew. We look at what you want gone, give you a firm price on-site, and haul it away — no pressure, no hidden fees.