Moving cleanout guide

Prepare a Mattress and Bed for Removal

What to strip, disclose, separate and measure before a bed leaves the room.

Strip the bed, remove everything stored underneath it and decide which parts are leaving. A mattress, box spring, frame, headboard and adjustable base can each require a different carry plan.

Separate the bed into parts

Bag bedding you are keeping and move it outside the removal zone. Photograph the assembled frame before disassembly. Place hardware for any retained parts in a labeled bag; do not mix it into the removal pile.

Disclose condition before pickup

Tell the provider about tears, moisture, strong odors, pests or contamination before the appointment. That information affects whether the item can be handled and what precautions are required.

Check building and city rules

Local curb programs often require mattresses and upholstered items to be wrapped. A private inside-removal appointment may have different preparation instructions, so confirm what applies instead of assuming the curb rule is the service rule.

Bedroom exit checklist

  • Bedding and personal items removed
  • Stored items cleared from under the bed
  • Frame type and mattress size identified
  • Stairs, elevator and turns disclosed
  • Condition concerns shared in advance
  • Keep pieces clearly separated from remove pieces

Next step

Use the checklist to make the removal list concrete, then review the companion Moving Junk Removal page before calling with the address and access notes.

Turn the checklist into a removal plan.

Call with the address, item list, access details and preferred timing. The estimate should confirm scope before work begins.

Call (202) 555-0115