Surrey Junk Pickup Guide
How to Get Rid of a Mattress in Surrey
Old mattress in a bedroom, basement suite, condo, garage, or storage locker? In Surrey, your best option depends on whether you can use City pickup, drop it off yourself, donate it, or need private removal help.
Start with the simplest legal route, then use private pickup when timing, access, or carrying work makes curbside disposal impractical.
Your main mattress disposal options in Surrey
- Book City of Surrey Large Item Pickup if your household is eligible, the mattress is scheduled, and you can meet the preparation rules.
- Use a recycling or waste centre if you can transport the mattress yourself and current facility rules work for you.
- Donate or sell it only if the mattress is clean, usable, and accepted by the organization or buyer.
- Use private mattress removal if you need carrying help, faster timing, condo access support, or pickup with other junk.
Option 1: City of Surrey Large Item Pickup
The City of Surrey Large Item Pickup Program lists mattresses, futon mattresses, box springs, mattress toppers, bed frames, bed rails, headboards, and footboards among accepted large-item categories.
The key detail is preparation. The City says mattresses and related items must be individually wrapped and sealed in a clear plastic bag for safety. If they are not wrapped, they cannot be collected through that program.
City pickup is usually a good fit when you can schedule ahead, wrap the item properly, move it to the collection point, and wait for the scheduled pickup window.
Option 2: Drop-off or recycling centres
Surrey residents may also have drop-off options through Metro Vancouver recycling and waste centres. The City page for Metro Vancouver’s Recycling and Waste Centres describes Surrey drop-off information and current promotions when available.
This route can work if you have a vehicle, can load the mattress safely, and confirm current hours, fees, limits, and proof-of-residency requirements before you go.
Do not leave a mattress beside a bin, in an alley, at a curb without a scheduled pickup, or outside an apartment building without permission. That can create an illegal dumping problem.
Option 3: Donation or resale
Donation or resale only makes sense when the mattress is clean, dry, usable, and accepted by the person or organization receiving it. Many groups do not accept used mattresses, so check before moving it.
If there are stains, odours, pests, damage, or moisture, plan for disposal or recycling instead of donation.
Option 4: Private mattress removal
Private pickup is usually the practical route when the mattress is still inside, the building has stairs or elevator requirements, the pickup is urgent, or the mattress is part of a larger move-out or cleanout.
It also helps when you need to remove a box spring, bed frame, dresser, bags, boxes, or other bedroom clutter at the same time.
For a quick quote, send photos and include access details: bedroom level, stairs, elevator, loading bay, parking, hallway turns, and whether the mattress is wrapped.
Mattress quote checklist
- Photo of the mattress, box spring, and any frame pieces
- Size: twin, double, queen, king, or other
- Room location: upstairs, basement, condo, apartment, garage, storage locker, or curb
- Access: stairs, elevator, hallway turns, parking, loading bay, or long carry distance
- Condition: dry, wrapped, stained, damaged, or unusually heavy
- Other items going with it: bags, boxes, bed frame, furniture, or appliances
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FAQ
Can the City of Surrey pick up a mattress?
Yes, the City lists mattresses and related items in its Large Item Pickup program, but wrapping, scheduling, and eligibility rules apply.
Does a mattress need to be bagged?
For City pickup, the City says mattress-related items must be individually wrapped and sealed in a clear plastic bag.
Can you remove a mattress from inside a condo?
Yes, private pickup can be quoted for condo or apartment access. Send elevator, parking, loading-zone, and strata timing details.
Can a mattress be picked up with other junk?
Yes. Send photos of the mattress and everything else going out so the quote reflects the full load.
Can I leave a mattress outside?
Only place items out when they are properly scheduled or permitted. Unscheduled dumping can cause fines or cleanup problems.
Need mattress removal in Surrey?
Call +1 778 652 6054 or text photos to request pickup availability.