Strip the bedding, keep the mattress dry, and count each mattress, box spring, futon, and frame component separately. Then clear the route from the bedroom to the legal loading point.
List every piece
“One bed” may mean a mattress, box spring, metal frame, headboard, footboard, slats, and storage drawers. Write the count by piece. Include the mattress size and whether any frame is attached to a wall, has powered parts, or needs tools to separate.
Keep it dry and disclose the condition
Do not leave a mattress in Northwest rain unless the pickup desk gives a specific set-out instruction. The City of Bothell’s current recycling guidance says the Shoreline facility does not accept wet mattresses. Tell the hauler about moisture, stains, tears, or a suspected pest issue before the visit so the item is not handled as an ordinary dry mattress.
Pickup-day checklist
- Remove sheets, pads, protectors, and pillows
- Check around and under the bed for personal items
- Count mattress, box spring, futon, and frame pieces separately
- Keep all pieces dry
- Clear stairs, hallways, and doorways
- Reserve the elevator or loading area when required
Check apartment and condo rules
Ask management whether the elevator needs padding or a reservation, whether pickup vehicles need authorization, and which door may be used. Confirm the allowed hours. A curb address alone does not explain how far the crew must carry the item.
Compare your available options
Bothell residents may have municipal bulky-item or transfer-station programs, subject to eligibility and current rules. Those options can work well for a resident who can meet the set-out or self-haul requirements. Inside removal is a different service because it includes the carry from the room and the access planning that goes with it.
Share the piece count and route details when arranging mattress removal in Bothell. That gives the pickup desk enough information to discuss the right next step.