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City pickup: mattresses in California

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In California, we've checked 40 city pickup options in 25 of our 25 California city guides, plus 1 statewide rule. Enter your ZIP or pick your city to see only what applies to you.

Independent guide, not a government website. Confirm with your city or the linked official source before acting; rules and fees change.

Statewide in California

StatewideState rule

California statewide rule

  • A Mattress Recycling Charge appears as a separate, non-taxable line item on receipts (CalRecycle).[36]

Anaheim 1

AnaheimPickupCity contractor

Free bulky item pickup

  • Three pickups per household per calendar year, up to 20 items per pickup.[1]
  • Schedule with Republic Services at (714) 238-2444; move items to the curb on pickup day. Crews don't enter homes.[1]
  • Schedule before your move-out date; the City says it isn't for emergency removals.[1]
  • The City's page lists furniture and appliances; it doesn't name mattresses, so confirm when booking.[1]

Bakersfield 1

BakersfieldPickup

Free Curbside Bulky Pickup

  • 2 bulky items per quarter (every 3 months) at no additional charge for single-family homes and buildings of 4 units or less; mattresses and box springs accepted.[2]
  • Call the Solid Waste Division at (661) 326-3114 to schedule.[2]
  • Curbside in front of the home before 6:00 a.m. on the appointment day, 5 ft clearance; no items over 300 lbs.[2]

Chula Vista 1

Chula VistaCity fee

Chula Vista: city fees and paid options

  • Up to 10 bulky items a week, or 60 in any 90 days, are picked up free of charge. Mattresses are on the list. Extra items may cost a small fee.[3]
  • Items over 60 pounds that can't be moved with a hand truck carry an additional charge.[3]

Elk Grove 2

Elk GrovePickup

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.[4]
  • Each pickup takes up to 5 cubic yards of material and up to one appliance or bulk item.[4]
  • Put material out no sooner than 24 hours before 6 a.m. on the scheduled day, and by 6 a.m. on that day.[4]
Elk GroveCity feeLegal: private company

Elk Grove: city fees and paid options

  • Need more than three pickups? Republic Services can schedule an extra pickup for a fee.[5]

Fontana 2

FontanaPickup

Free bulky item removal

  • Free curbside removal of large or bulky items, such as appliances, three times per year.[6]
  • Call Burrtec Waste Industries at 909-822-9739 to arrange a pickup.[6]
FontanaCity fee

Fontana: city fees and paid options

  • Extra services cost more, such as Rent-A-Bins of three cubic yards and larger and additional refuse containers.[6]

Fremont 2

FremontPickupCity contractor

Free bulky item pickup, twice a year

  • Residents with individual garbage service (not multi-family) get two free bulky item pickups per year. Schedule with Republic Services at (510) 657-3500.[7]
FremontCity fee

Fremont: city fees and paid options

  • Items collected include large appliances, microwave ovens, furniture, televisions, stereos and computers.[8]
  • You can also self-haul to the Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station, 41149 Boyce Rd.[8]

Fresno 2

FresnoPickup

Free One-Time Bulky Item Pickup

  • Once a year per account at no extra cost; mattress and box spring are on the accepted list.[9]
  • Call 3-1-1 or (559) 621-2489, or use FresGO; Solid Waste calls within 7 business days with a date.[9]
  • Set out no more than 36 hours early and by 6:00 a.m., 1-1.5 ft from the curb where your carts go.[9]
  • Account must be in good standing; extra pickups in a year are a Special Haul with a City fee (Master Fee Schedule).[9]
FresnoPickup

Free Operation Clean Up (yearly)

  • Once a year for residences paying for City garbage service; mattresses and box springs allowed.[10]
  • Find your estimated date with the City's OCU lookup tool or 311; dates can change.[10]
  • Out no earlier than 7 days before and by 6:00 a.m.; limit 10 cubic yards; no alley pickup.[10]

Irvine 1

IrvinePickup

Bulky item collection

  • Four free collections per calendar year, up to four items each; extra collections cost a fee.[11]
  • Call 949-642-1191 at least 48 hours before your collection day.[11]
  • The guide lists furniture, appliances and e-waste; it doesn't name mattresses, so confirm when booking.[11]

Long Beach 1

Long BeachPickup

Special Collection

  • 12 special collections per calendar year per City-serviced account at no additional cost; request online or (562) 570-2876.[12]
  • Out by 6 a.m. on your confirmed day, not before; don't put other items on top of mattresses.[12]

Los Angeles 1

Los AngelesPickup

Free curbside bulky item pickup (LASAN)

  • Mattresses and box springs accepted; the City calls it an unlimited curbside service at no additional charge.[13]
  • Book at least one business day before your regular trash day: online Service Request Form, MyLA311 app, or 1-800-773-2489 (24 hours).[13]
  • Have an itemized list ready (e.g. one mattress, one box spring).[13]
  • This curbside service is for homes with 1-4 units serviced by LASAN; homes with more units are serviced by recycLA.[13]

Modesto 2

ModestoPickup

Bulky item pickup (2 a year)

  • Each residential solid waste customer may have two bulky item pickups per calendar year. Contact your hauler, Gilton Solid Waste or Bertolotti Disposal, to set an appointment.[14]
  • Accepted items include mattresses, couches and chairs.[14]
  • Place items in the street against the curb, in front of your own home, no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before your appointment. No alley pickups.[14]
ModestoCity fee

Modesto: city fees and paid options

  • Not accepted for bulky pickup: concrete, construction debris, hazardous waste, TVs, computer monitors and tires.[14]

Moreno Valley 2

Moreno ValleyPickupCity contractor

Free bulky item pickup

  • Every Moreno Valley customer gets four free bulky item pickups a month, or one a week. Renters can use this service too.[15]
  • There is a $20 fee after the four free pickups.[15]
  • Call Waste Management of the Inland Empire at 800-423-9986 at least 24 hours before your regular service day and describe the items.[16]
  • Place bulky items at the curb next to your trash and recycling carts before 6 a.m. on your regular collection day.[16]
  • Accepted items include discarded furniture such as chairs, sofas, mattresses and rugs, plus large appliances.[16]
Moreno ValleyCity fee

Moreno Valley: city fees and paid options

  • Not picked up: car bodies, camper shells, trailers, spas, hazardous waste and any item one person can't safely lift.[15]

Oakland 2

OaklandPickup

Free bulky curbside pickup

  • Up to 4 cubic yards plus limited large items: single-family homes up to 4 mattresses or box springs; apartments and condos (5+ units) up to 2.[17]
  • Curb by 6 a.m. on appointment day; setting out more than one day early can bring a City fine.[18]
  • One pickup a year for all residents; single-family homes can get a second later in the year.[18]
OaklandPickup

Bulky Block Parties

  • Fourth Saturday, January to October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 7101 Edgewater Dr; Oakland residents, proof of residency required.[19]

Ontario 2

OntarioPickup

Free bulky item collection (4 a year)

  • Ontario residents get four free bulky item collections per year.[20]
  • Single-family residents can schedule up to four appointments per calendar year by calling (909) 395-2050. Furniture and mattresses are accepted.[21]
  • Curbside pickup is limited to five large items per appointment.[21]
OntarioCity fee

Ontario: city fees and paid options

  • Apartment and condo residents should contact their property or association manager to schedule.[21]

Oxnard 3

OxnardPickup

Free mattress recycling at Del Norte

  • Drop off dry mattresses and box springs for free at the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station, 111 S. Del Norte Blvd. Enter on Sturgis Road.[22]
  • Open Monday to Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.[22]
  • Wet or cut mattresses are charged the trash tonnage fee.[22]
OxnardPickup

Free curbside bulky pickup (1 a year)

  • All qualified residential service includes one free curbside bulky item collection per year, for up to five household items. Mattresses and box springs are bulky items.[23]
  • Call the Public Works Call Center at (805) 385-8060 or email callcenterpw@oxnard.org to schedule. Place items on the curb, not on porches or driveways.[23]
OxnardCity fee

Oxnard: city fees and paid options

  • Extra curbside bulky pickups are $47.74 per request, for up to 5 items.[23]

Riverside 1

RiversidePickup

Free bulky item pickup (2 a year)

  • City of Riverside residents get two free bulky item appointments a year, up to 5 items each. Call (951) 826-5311 to book.[24]
  • Mattresses must be completely wrapped in plastic or bagged; a mattress with any part exposed won't be collected.[24]

Sacramento 2

SacramentoPickup

Free Household Junk Pickup

  • Two free appointments a year, February through October; mattresses are on the accepted list.[25]
  • Book through Sac311 (311 or 916-264-5011); appointments stop being accepted mid- to late October for leaf season.[25]
  • Out no earlier than 24 hours before and by 6:00 a.m.; pile on the street, max 4 x 4 x 9 ft, 6 ft from parked cars.[25]
  • Cancel by 5:00 p.m. two business days ahead or it counts as a free pickup.[25]
SacramentoCity fee

Sacramento: city fees and paid options

  • City fee: after two free pickups, or in Nov-Jan, a special pickup through Utility Billing (916-808-5454) is a minimum $39.48.[25]

San Bernardino 2

San BernardinoPickup

Free bulky item collection

  • All San Bernardino residents receive two free bulky-item collection services, up to 5 items each time, by Burrtec.[26]
  • Bulky items include mattresses, furniture, old appliances, televisions and tires (limit 2).[26]
  • Call Burrtec at 909-804-4222 at least one week before your regular collection day with a list of items. They will give you the pickup date.[26]
San BernardinoCity fee

San Bernardino: city fees and paid options

  • Not included: concrete, rock, dirt or construction and demolition materials.[26]

San Diego 1

San DiegoPickup

Miramar Mattress Collection Site

  • 5161 Convoy St, San Diego 92111 (east side of Miramar Landfill entrance).[27]
  • Mon to Fri 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed weekends and major holidays. No drop-off limit.[27]
  • Not accepted: wet, severely damaged, soiled, bed-bug infested, or bagged/boxed mattresses.[27]

San Francisco 1

San FranciscoPickupCity contractor

Recology bulky item pickup

  • Two free pickups per year for single-family homes, one for apartment residents.[28]
  • Schedule online or (415) 330-1300.[28]
  • Mattresses, foundations and box springs accepted.[29]

San Jose 1

San JosePickup

Free Junk Pickup (owners and renters)

  • No cost for single-family homes and multi-family complexes; owners and renters can use it.[30]
  • Book at 311.SanJoseCA.gov, the San José 311 app, 3-1-1 or (408) 535-3500. Up to 12 items.[30]
  • Pickups happen on your regular collection day; a confirmation email follows within two business days.[30]
  • Set out up to 24 hours before, on the street next to the curb. Early or improper set-out can get a citation.[30]

Santa Ana 1

Santa AnaPickup

Bulky item pickups

  • Call (657) 467-6220 to schedule.[31]
  • Up to four pickups a year at no charge; each pickup up to four items.[32]
  • Collected within five working days after the request; extra pickups may carry a fee.[32]
  • The service guide lists furniture and appliances; it doesn't name mattresses, so confirm when booking.[32]

Santa Clarita 2

Santa ClaritaPickup

Free bulky item pickup

  • Get rid of your bulky items for FREE. Schedule a pickup at least 48 hours before your regular collection day by calling Burrtec at 661-222-2249 or requesting service online.[33]
  • Available up to four times per year, with up to three items per pickup.[33]
  • Place items at the curb no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the evening before your pickup day.[33]
Santa ClaritaCity fee

Santa Clarita: city fees and paid options

  • Not accepted: household hazardous waste, construction debris, spas, pianos, camper shells and items needing more than two people to handle.[33]

Stockton 2

StocktonPickupCity contractor

Free Clean Sweep pickup (once a year)

  • Single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes get one free bulky pickup of up to 3 cubic yards a year, February through October.[34]
  • Call your garbage company two weeks ahead: Waste Management at (209) 946-5711 (green cart body) or Republic Services at (209) 466-3604 (grey cart body).[34]
StocktonCity fee

Stockton: city fees and paid options

  • A bulky waste charge applies for each cubic yard over 3. Piles over 10 cubic yards aren't picked up.[34]

Torrance 2

TorrancePickup

Free large item pickup (1 a year)

  • Residents with City trash collection can request one free large item pickup per address each calendar year. Mattresses are accepted and recycled through the Mattress Recycling Council.[35]
  • Call 855-354-5623, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pickup is on your regular refuse collection day, up to 20 items.[35]
  • Put items where recycling is picked up, at least five feet from your carts, no earlier than 12 hours before pickup.[35]
TorranceCity fee

Torrance: city fees and paid options

  • Extra large item collections are available at a low cost.[35]

California mattress rulesCity pickup: other states

Sources (36 official pages)

  1. Anaheim: Bulky Item Collection https://www.anaheim.net/6276/Bulky-Item-Collection
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  2. City of Bakersfield: Curbside Bulky Pickup Program flyer https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/90ed73a4-0397-4f08-b477-89ce8edda5b1
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  3. City of Chula Vista: Bulky Item & Landfill Passes https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/special-services
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  4. Republic Services: Elk Grove Bulk Pickup Guide https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy_documents/Muni/California/Sacramento/EG-Bulk-Pickup-Guide.pdf
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  5. City of Elk Grove: Bulky Waste Pick Up https://elkgrove.gov/recycling-and-waste/bulky-waste-pick
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  6. City of Fontana: Residential Trash Services https://www.fontanaca.gov/2713/Residential-Trash-Services
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  7. City of Fremont: Illegal Dumping (Schedule a Free Bulky Items Pickup) https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/illegal-dumping
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  8. City of Fremont: Environmental Services FAQs https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/environmental-services-faqs
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  9. Fresno: One-Time Bulky Item Pickup https://www.fresno.gov/publicutilities/trash-disposal-recycling/residential-services/one-time-bulky-item-pickup/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  10. Fresno: Operation Clean Up https://www.fresno.gov/publicutilities/trash-disposal-recycling/operation-clean-up/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  11. City of Irvine/WM 2025 Service Guide (PDF) https://www.wm.com/content/dam/wm/local-pages/california/irvine/residential/CityofIrvine2025ResiGuideENG.pdf
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  12. Long Beach: Special Collection 101 https://www.longbeach.gov/lbrecycles/refuse/special-collections/special-collection-101/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  13. LASAN: Schedule a Bulky Item Pickup https://sanitation.lacity.gov/services/schedule-bulky-item-pickup
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: Apr 24, 2026
  14. City of Modesto: Bulky Item Collection https://www.modestogov.com/373/Bulky-Item-Collection
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  15. City of Moreno Valley: Regular Pickup Service FAQ https://moval.gov/resident_services/waste/trash-illegal-dumping.html
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  16. City of Moreno Valley: Bulky Item Pickup https://www.moval.gov/resident_services/waste/trash-bulky-item.html
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  17. Oakland Recycles: 2026 Bulky Flyer (PDF) https://www.oaklandrecycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OAK_Bulky_Flyer_2026_Final.pdf
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  18. Oakland: Legal Dumping Services https://www.oaklandca.gov/My-Household/Waste-and-Recycling/Legal-Dumping-Services
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  19. Oakland: Bulky Block Party https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/bbp
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  20. City of Ontario: Integrated Waste https://www.ontarioca.gov/government/public-works/integrated-waste
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  21. City of Ontario: Bulky Item Collection https://www.ontarioca.gov/government/public-works/integrated-waste/bulky-item-collection
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  22. City of Oxnard: Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station https://www.oxnard.gov/del-norte-regional-recycling-transfer-station
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  23. City of Oxnard: Recycling & Trash for Single Family Homes https://www.oxnard.gov/public-works/environmental-resources/recycling-trash-for-single-family-homes
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  24. City of Riverside: Bulky Items https://riversideca.gov/publicworks/trash-recycling/trash/bulky-items
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  25. Sacramento: Household Junk Pickup https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/public-works/recycling-solid-waste/Collectionservices/service_requests/household_junk_pickup
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  26. City of San Bernardino: Keep SB Clean https://www.sanbernardino.gov/KeepSBClean
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  27. San Diego: Recycling Mattresses and Box Springs https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/residential/mattresses
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  28. Recology SF: Bulky Items https://www.recology.com/recology-san-francisco/bulky-items/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: Feb 24, 2026
  29. SF Environment: Mattresses https://www.sfenvironment.org/sfrecycles/item/mattresses-box-springs-unusable
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  30. San José: Junk Pickup https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/environmental-services/recycling-garbage/junk-pickup
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  31. Santa Ana: How do I schedule a bulky pickup? https://www.santa-ana.org/question/how-do-i-schedule-a-pick-up-for-bulky-items/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  32. Republic Services: Santa Ana Residential Service Guide 2025 (PDF) https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy_documents/Muni/California/Santa-Ana/Santa-Ana-Residential-Service-Guide-2025.pdf
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  33. City of Santa Clarita (Green Santa Clarita): Bulky Items https://greensantaclarita.com/trash-and-recycling/residential-trash-and-recycling/bulky-item-illegal-dumping/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  34. City of Stockton: Clean Sweep https://www.stocktonca.gov/services/garbage___recycling/clean_sweep.php
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  35. City of Torrance: Large Item Pick Up & Illegal Dumping https://www.torranceca.gov/City-Services/Utilities-Sanitation/Utilities-Sanitation-Services/Trash-and-Recycling/Large-Item-Pick-Up-Illegal-Dumping
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown
  36. CalRecycle: Mattress EPR Enforcement https://calrecycle.ca.gov/epr/enforcement/mattress-epr-enforcement/
    Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown