Mattress disposal in Edinburgh
Here's how to dispose of a mattress in Edinburgh, checked against City of Edinburgh Council pages on 30 October 2026.
- The council tips accept mattresses by appointment
- The uplift is £5 per item. A mattress, bed frame and headboard are 3 items
- A private collection is usually £20 to £50
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Council uplift
The council bulky uplift charges £5 for each item, and the council counts every part. A mattress, a bed frame and a headboard are three items, so £15. Put them on the pavement by 7am. Items must be liftable by two people.
The tips
Mattresses are on the council's accepted list for the recycling centres. You need an appointment, and staff will not help unload. A double does not fit every car boot. See tip booking and Edinburgh tips.
Private collection
A licensed single item collector will usually take a mattress from the room it is in. UK guide prices are about £20 to £50, depending on the size and the stairs.