Quick Answer: Brantford offers free curbside bulk pickup twice per year for mattress disposal at bulkpickup.brantford.ca. The Mohawk Street Landfill accepts mattresses at $92 per tonne ($10 minimum load). Ontario has no province-wide mattress recycling program, but Mattress Miracle removes your old bed free with a new purchase.
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Getting rid of an old mattress in Brantford is more complicated than it should be. You cannot just leave it at the curb on garbage day. It does not fit in the blue box (obviously). And the options available, while adequate, are not always well publicised.
We deal with this every week at Mattress Miracle. A customer buys a new mattress and asks, "What do I do with the old one?" It is one of the most common questions we get, and the answer depends on whether the mattress is still usable, how quickly you need it gone, and whether you are willing to drive to the landfill.
This guide covers every disposal option available to Brantford and Brant County residents in 2026, plus real costs. We have also included a section on Station Sixty Lofts, Brantford's largest pre-construction condo development, because getting a mattress into a brand-new condo building has its own set of challenges.
Every Way to Get Rid of a Mattress in Brantford
There are four main routes. Each has trade-offs.
Option 1: Free Curbside Bulk Pickup (Best Value)
- Cost: Free for Brantford residents, available twice per year
- How to book: Schedule online at bulkpickup.brantford.ca or call 519-759-4150
- Lead time: Minimum 7 days notice required
- Rules: Mattress must be wrapped in plastic before placing at the curb. This prevents debris from spreading during collection
- Limitation: Two pickups per year means you need to plan ahead. If you have already used both, you will need to wait or choose another option
Option 2: Mohawk Street Landfill Drop-Off
- Cost: $92 per tonne with a $10 minimum load (a single mattress typically falls into the minimum)
- Location: 20 Morrison Road, Brantford
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Important 2026 update: A "Mixed Load Charge" of $210 per tonne applies if your load contains over 10% recyclable materials. Keep your mattress separate from other waste to avoid this surcharge
- Contact: 519-759-4150 for current mattress-specific rates
Option 3: Purchase with Removal (Our Approach)
- Cost: Free with purchase of a new mattress from Mattress Miracle
- How it works: Our delivery team brings your new mattress in, sets it up, and takes the old one away. We handle the disposal
- Details: White glove delivery includes shoe covers, floor protection, positioning, and packaging removal. Old mattress removal is part of the service
Option 4: Private Junk Removal
- Cost: $100 to $150 per mattress (varies by provider)
- Providers: 1-800-GOT-JUNK, local haulers, and independent operators serve the Brantford area
- Advantage: Fast, same-day or next-day pickup available. They come to your home
- Disadvantage: Most expensive option by far
Landfill Fees and Rules for 2026
The City of Brantford updated its tipping fee schedule effective January 1, 2026. If you are dropping off a mattress at the Mohawk Street Landfill, here is what you need to know.
The standard residential waste rate is $92 per tonne with a $10 minimum. A single queen-size mattress weighs roughly 30 to 50 kg depending on construction, so you will almost certainly pay the minimum fee. If you are dropping off a mattress and box spring together, you are still likely under the minimum threshold.
County of Brant Residents
If you live in Paris, St. George, Burford, or elsewhere in the County of Brant (not the City of Brantford), your options differ slightly. The Biggars Lane Landfill and Paris Transfer Station both accept mattresses. Contact 519-484-2652 or 519-442-7480 for current fees and hours. County fees may differ from city rates, so call ahead before loading up the truck.
One thing that catches people off guard: you cannot leave a mattress at the curb without scheduling a bulk pickup first. Brantford bylaw enforcement can issue fines for items left at the curb without a scheduled collection. It sounds bureaucratic, but the system works if you plan a week ahead.
Mattress Recycling Near Brantford
This section is short because the options are limited. Ontario does not have a province-wide mattress recycling program. Unlike British Columbia (which implemented an extended producer responsibility program for mattresses) or Greater Sudbury (which launched a municipal mattress recycling pilot in April 2025), Brantford and most of Ontario still send mattresses to landfill.
Why Mattress Recycling Is Difficult
A mattress is a composite product. Steel coils, foam (often multiple types), fabric, cotton or wool batting, and sometimes latex are all bonded together. Separating these materials for recycling is labour-intensive and expensive. Recyc-Matelas, Canada's only dedicated mattress recycling company, operates from the Toronto area and processes roughly 400,000 mattresses annually. However, they do not offer pickup from Brantford, and transporting a mattress to their facility is not practical for individual consumers.
The practical reality for Brantford residents in 2026: your old mattress is going to landfill unless you donate it (next section) or arrange private transport to a recycling facility. This is not ideal, and advocacy for a provincial mattress EPR program is ongoing. But until policy catches up, the landfill and bulk pickup options are what we have.
Donation: When Your Mattress Still Has Life
If your mattress is clean, structurally sound, and less than eight years old, donation keeps it out of the landfill and helps someone who needs it.
Brantford Donation Locations
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore Brantford: 25 Morton Avenue East. Accepts mattresses in good condition. Call ahead to confirm current acceptance policy, as standards can change seasonally based on demand and storage space
- Salvation Army Brantford: Accepts furniture donations including mattresses. Contact them to arrange pickup or drop-off
- Local shelters and transitional housing: Some Brantford shelters accept mattress donations directly. Call first, as many have specific requirements about condition and size
Dorothy, our sleep specialist, has a practical test: "If you would let a family member sleep on it, it is donatable. If you would not, it needs to go to the landfill. Donating a stained, sagging mattress is not generosity, it is passing along a problem."
Station Sixty Lofts: Brantford's New Condo Delivery Challenge
Brantford's largest pre-construction condo development is Station Sixty Lofts at 60 Market Street South. Developed by Elite Developments, this 13-storey, 350-unit building sits on a heritage site that includes the former TH&B Railway Station from the 1800s.
The development features one, two, and three bedroom loft-style condos with high ceilings, large windows, and open-concept living spaces. The heritage lobby, incorporated from the original railway station, will be a defining feature of the building.
What Station Sixty Means for Mattress Delivery
When Station Sixty reaches occupancy, roughly 350 households will need mattresses delivered to a mid-rise building in downtown Brantford. That is a delivery challenge we are already planning for at Mattress Miracle. Mid-rise condo delivery requires elevator booking (often through property management), time-window compliance, and mattress size verification against elevator dimensions. We have been delivering to condo buildings across Hamilton and the GTA for years, and our Hamilton condo delivery guide covers the logistics in detail. Station Sixty will follow the same process. Call Brad at (519) 770-0001 to coordinate delivery timing and elevator access.
Station Sixty's accessibility score of 81/100 for walkability means the surrounding area is well-served by amenities. The building is one hour from Toronto, 40 minutes from Waterloo, and 30 minutes from Hamilton via the 403. For Mattress Miracle, the building is a 10-minute drive from our showroom at 441 1/2 West Street.
If you are buying a unit at Station Sixty and want to coordinate mattress delivery for your move-in date, call us early. Move-in periods at new condo developments tend to cluster, and elevator access can fill up quickly during the first few months of occupancy.
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Replacing your mattress? We will deliver the new one and take the old one away. No separate disposal hassle. Mattress Miracle has been handling delivery and removal in Brantford since 1997.
Call (519) 770-0001Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave a mattress at the curb in Brantford without scheduling pickup?
No. Brantford requires bulk item pickup to be scheduled at least 7 days in advance through bulkpickup.brantford.ca or by calling 519-759-4150. Mattresses left at the curb without a scheduled collection can result in bylaw fines. The free service is available twice per year for city residents.
How much does it cost to drop off a mattress at the Brantford landfill?
The Mohawk Street Landfill charges $92 per tonne with a $10 minimum load. A single mattress typically falls under the minimum, so expect to pay $10. As of 2026, a Mixed Load Charge of $210 per tonne applies if your load contains over 10% recyclable materials, so keep mattresses separate from other waste.
Is there mattress recycling in Brantford?
Not currently. Ontario does not have a province-wide mattress recycling program. Recyc-Matelas in the Toronto area is Canada's only dedicated mattress recycler, processing about 400,000 mattresses annually, but they do not offer pickup from Brantford. Most mattresses in Brant County go to landfill.
Will Mattress Miracle take away my old mattress?
Yes. When you purchase a new mattress from Mattress Miracle, our white glove delivery team removes your old mattress at no additional charge. We handle setup, positioning, packaging removal, and old mattress disposal as part of the delivery service. Call (519) 770-0001 to arrange.
When will Station Sixty Lofts be ready for move-in?
Station Sixty Lofts at 60 Market Street South is currently in pre-construction. The 13-storey, 350-unit development by Elite Developments features one, two, and three bedroom loft-style condos. For move-in timeline updates, contact Elite Developments directly or register through their sales centre.
Visit Our Brantford Showroom
Mattress Miracle
441 1/2 West Street, Brantford
Phone: (519) 770-0001
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thu-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4
Need to get rid of your old mattress and find something better? We handle both. Come see what is new in our showroom and let our delivery team take care of the old one.
Sources
- City of Brantford. (2026). Bulk Item Pick Up. brantford.ca
- City of Brantford. (2026). Landfill and Tipping Fee Schedule. brantford.ca
- City of Brantford. (2026). Garbage and Recycling Services. brantford.ca
- Tall Property. (2026). Station Sixty Lofts by Elite Developments in Brantford. tallproperty.com
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