Mattress collection
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Mattress collection
We regularly collect a mattress, in all kinds of situations. This has an average weight; usually enough with two people. For this item we plan with at least two people as standard.
Why have your mattress collected through us
Experience with mattress
We collect this item regularly and know exactly what approach is needed.
Usually goes in one piece
No hassle with loose parts.
Reply within 10 minutes
Send a photo via WhatsApp and get a price quickly.
How does it work?
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Send a photo of your mattress
Including the route outside.
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Get a price within 10 minutes
Fair and tailored to you.
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Plan a time that suits you
Urgent, evening or weekend also possible.
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We come by and collect it
Quick and without damage.
When do people have a mattress collected?
There are all kinds of reasons people have a mattress collected. Often it's making room for something new, but we're just as regularly called out for a temporary storage solution that is no longer needed. replacing it with a new one is also a common reason to bring us in. Whatever the reason, you don't have to lift, carry or haul anything downstairs yourself. You send a photo via WhatsApp, tell us which floor the item is on and whether there's a lift, and we take it from there. That applies to a single item just as much as when the mattress is part of a bigger job, such as a house clearance, an office move, or emptying a storage unit. Many people underestimate how much hassle it is to transport a mattress themselves: arranging a van, asking someone to help carry it, then hoping it fits through the door. By assessing the photo beforehand, we know exactly what's needed before we arrive.
How does collecting a mattress actually work?
Once you've sent a photo and we've agreed a price and a time, we come by on the agreed day. For a mattress we plan with at least two people as standard, so it can be carried safely without damage to the stairs, walls or door frames. In most cases the mattress goes outside in one piece, without anything needing to be unscrewed. We work calmly and carefully, precisely to avoid damage to the mattress itself, as well as to the home, stairwell or shared areas. After collection we tidy up any remaining packaging material, so you're not left with a mess and the space is immediately usable again.
Collection in a home with several corners and doors on the way outside, in a walk-up apartment with a narrow staircase or on the ground floor with direct access
Not every home is the same, and that shows when collecting a mattress too. We regularly collect this item in a home with several corners and doors on the way outside, where we always ask about the situation in advance so we arrive with enough manpower and, if needed, extra equipment. Just as often we come across a mattress in a walk-up apartment with a narrow staircase, and fairly regularly also on the ground floor with direct access. In every case: the more we know in advance from a photo and a short description, the better we can plan the collection, and the smaller the chance of surprises on the day itself. That's why we always ask a few things before finalising a price and schedule: Is there a fixed parking spot nearby, or should we plan for a bit of a walk? Does anything need to be disassembled, or does it fit through the doorway in one piece? Are there any obstacles along the way, such as a tight bend in the staircase or a low door frame? These kinds of details might seem small, but they're often the difference between a collection that's sorted in ten minutes and one that drags on unnecessarily.
What does it cost to have a mattress collected?
A guide price for collecting a mattress in a comparable situation is usually around €75 – €150, all-in. That includes carrying, any disassembly, and responsible disposal or reuse. The exact price depends on the floor, whether there's a lift, exactly how much needs collecting, and how accessible the location is. That's why we don't work with a single fixed price on the website, and instead always ask for a photo: that way you get a price within 10 minutes that actually fits your situation, rather than an estimate that turns out different in practice. You can also check our pricing page for an idea of common scenarios, or send a photo straight away if you'd rather get a tailored price right now.
Preparing for collection day
Empty any drawers or cabinet doors beforehand, so we don't need to empty anything on the day itself. A photo of the route (stairs, doors, any corners) helps us see in advance whether disassembly will be needed. It's also useful to know whether there are shared spaces we need to pass through, such as a stairwell, lift or shared garden, and whether anything special applies there, such as fixed lift opening hours or a key needed for the central entrance. The better informed we are beforehand, the faster and smoother the collection of your mattress will go, and the smaller the chance the appointment runs over. Not sure if something is relevant to mention? Just include it in the photo or WhatsApp message; we're happy to think along with you and will ask targeted questions ourselves if something isn't quite clear yet.
Reuse and responsible disposal
Through our network of partners, usable furniture regularly ends up with people who are happy to have it, instead of everything being treated as waste. That way we avoid a mattress that's still perfectly usable being treated as waste straight away. If the item is worn, damaged or simply no longer usable, we arrange responsible disposal in line with current waste separation and recycling rules, without you having to chase this up yourself or drive to the recycling centre. This applies to a single mattress just as much as when several items are collected from the same room at once: every item is assessed on its own merits before we decide whether reuse, recycling or disposal is the best outcome.
Differences within the slaapkamer category
Within the slaapkamer category there's quite a bit of variation in weight, size, and how easily an item can be taken apart. A mattress has an average weight, meaning the collection usually goes smoothly without complications. That's exactly why we don't use one standard price for the whole slaapkamer category: every type of item within this group calls for a slightly different approach, and that's reflected in the final price you receive via WhatsApp.
Why MeubelsLatenOphalen.nl for your mattress?
We remain your single point of contact throughout, from the first WhatsApp message to collection day itself. Even when the actual job is carried out by one of our trusted partners in the network, you arrange everything through us and we stay responsible for the communication and planning. That means you don't have to search for someone with time, negotiate a price, or hope someone actually shows up: you send a photo, receive a price, and we make sure your mattress is collected at a time that suits you. That applies to a one-off collection just as much as when this mattress is part of a larger job, such as clearing a whole room, storage unit or office.
Still unsure about having your mattress collected?
It's completely normal to hesitate at first: wouldn't it be easier to bring it to the recycling centre yourself, sell it on a marketplace app, or put it out for bulk waste collection? In practice that often costs more time, effort and sometimes money than expected, especially if a mattress is heavy, doesn't fit in the car, or there's no one around to help carry it. On top of that, with bulk waste you never quite know when it'll actually be collected, and with a marketplace sale you depend on someone showing up on time who can carry it themselves. With MeubelsLatenOphalen.nl you know where you stand within 10 minutes: a concrete price, a concrete time, and no hassle with lifting, planning or waiting.
More than one item, alongside the mattress
If more than just the mattress needs to go, that's no problem at all: just send photos of everything in one message, with a short description per item if useful. We look at the whole situation together and give one total price, instead of you having to arrange a separate appointment and trip for every single item. This is exactly why, alongside single items like a mattress, we also handle complete house clearances, office clearances and emptying garage boxes and storage units: the approach is fundamentally the same, only the scale differs.
Mattress to go?
Send us a photo, the floor and the location, and get the collection price within 10 minutes.
Send a photo via WhatsAppFrequently asked questions about mattress collection
Does a mattress need to be disassembled to be collected? +
A mattress can usually go outside in one piece, without anything needing to be disassembled. If the route outside doesn't allow for that after all, we'll look together at whether partial disassembly is needed.
How many people are needed to collect a mattress? +
For a mattress we plan with at least two people as standard, so it can be carried safely without damaging the item, the stairs or the door frames.
What does it cost to have a mattress collected? +
A guide price for a mattress in a comparable situation is usually around €75 – €150, all-in. The exact price depends on the floor, accessibility and any disassembly, and you'll always receive it within 10 minutes via WhatsApp based on a photo.
Is a mattress hard to transport because of its size? +
A mattress is relatively easy to transport in terms of weight. The collection usually goes smoothly as a result, even on a higher floor without a lift.
Can a mattress also be collected without a lift, on a higher floor? +
Yes. Let us know in your WhatsApp message which floor the mattress is on and whether there's a lift, and we'll plan the right crew and, if needed, extra equipment to get the item down the stairs safely.
Do you also take a mattress as part of a larger clearance? +
Absolutely. A mattress is regularly collected together with other furniture, for example during a house clearance, office clearance or emptying a storage unit. Just send photos of everything that needs to go for one total price.
Is a mattress reused or simply disposed of? +
If the mattress is still usable, we try to give it a second life through reuse wherever possible. If the mattress is worn or damaged, we dispose of it responsibly in line with current waste separation rules.
How quickly do I get a price after sending a photo? +
In most cases within 10 minutes, even outside office hours.
Do I need to be home during the collection? +
It's convenient but not always required; by arrangement this can also be done via a key handover.
Do you disassemble furniture that doesn't fit through the door? +
Yes, disassembly is part of our service where needed.
Do you also take broken or damaged furniture? +
Yes, the condition of the item makes little difference to the collection itself.
Can it be arranged the same day? +
Depending on the schedule in your area, this is often possible.
Do you also work on weekends? +
Yes, we're available seven days a week, including weekends.
Issues & situations when collecting a mattress
From accessibility to urgency: browse the situation that applies to you below for specific information.
Mattress collection in your area
We collect a mattress across all of Amsterdam and the wider region, from Haarlem and Hoofddorp to Almere and Utrecht. Choose your location below for local information.
Mattress collection in Amsterdam and the surrounding area
MeubelsLatenOphalen.nl collects mattress across all of Amsterdam and the surrounding region. Send a photo via WhatsApp and get a price within 10 minutes.