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City of Elk Grove residents with Republic Services

How to get rid of a mattress in Elk Grove, CA

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Elk Grove residents get up to three free bulk pickups a year by appointment, and mattresses are accepted. Call Republic Services to schedule.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Elk Grove: Elk Grove residents get up to three free bulk pickups a year by appointment, and mattresses are accepted. Call Republic Services to schedule. How to book: Call Republic Services at (916) 635-2500.^[1]

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Source: Republic Services: Elk Grove Bulk Pickup Guide (PDF) · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

Free pickup?3 free bulk pickups a year by appointment

How to bookCall Republic Services at (916) 635-2500^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeNeed more than three pickups? Republic Services can schedule an extra pickup for a fee.

Step by step

Book itCall Republic Services at (916) 635-2500^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offElk Grove residents get up to three free bulk pickups a year by appointment, and mattresses are accepted. Call Republic Services to schedule.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page (PDF).

Placing material out more than 24 hours early may result in a citation for illegal dumping.^[2]

FREE City & county options

What are the free ways to get rid of a mattress in Elk Grove?

Free

Free bulk pickup (3 a year)

Residents are allowed up to three free bulk pickups each year. Mattresses are on the list of acceptable items.^[1]
Each pickup takes up to 5 cubic yards of material and up to one appliance or bulk item.^[1]
Put material out no sooner than 24 hours before 6 a.m. on the scheduled day, and by 6 a.m. on that day.^[1]

Good to know

Need more than three pickups? Republic Services can schedule an extra pickup for a fee.^[2]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Bulk pickup	Free	3 a year, by appointment
Extra pickup	Paid	Call Republic

Can I give it away or swap it in Elk Grove?

We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Elk Grove.

If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Donate furniture, appliances and building materials. Find your nearest ReStore and ask whether it offers pickup.
Salvation Army donation pickup: Schedule a free pickup where it's offered, using the official scheduler.
Pickup Please (Vietnam Veterans of America): Free donation pickup in its service areas. Check your ZIP.
Buy Nothing Project: Gift-economy groups for your neighborhood. Join through the official site or app.
Freecycle: Find your local Freecycle group in the official directory.
Craigslist "free" section: Pick your city in Craigslist's official site list, then go to for sale → free.

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