Mattress disposal in Wigan
Here's how to dispose of a mattress in Wigan, checked against Wigan Council pages on 30 October 2026.
- The council counts a bed base, headboard and mattress as 3 items
- Two bulky collections a year are free; extra ones cost £27
- The tip container list we saw does not name mattresses
- A private collection is usually £20 to £50
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Council collection
A bed base, a headboard and a mattress are three items in Wigan's count, so a whole bed uses most of one free collection of five. Keep the mattress clean and dry, and have it covered and outside by 6am. See council bulky collection.
The tips
The Kirkless visitor guide does not list a mattress container. Ring Kirkless or your nearest site before taking one. See Wigan 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.