StatewideState rule
California statewide rule
- Retailers delivering a new mattress must offer to pick up your used one at no additional cost (Pub. Res. Code §42992). Common-carrier/online deliveries: pickup arranged within 30 days.[1]
Retailer take-back: mattresses in California
The answer for California
In California, we've checked 8 retailer take-back options in 8 of our 25 California city guides, plus 2 statewide rules. 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
- Retailers may refuse a contaminated mattress; delivery fees may still apply.[6]
Bakersfield 1
BakersfieldRetailer rule
Free retailer take-back (California law)
- Buying a new mattress that's delivered? The retailer must offer to take your old one at no additional cost (Pub. Res. Code §42992).[1]
Fresno 1
FresnoRetailer rule
Free retailer take-back (California law)
- Buying a new mattress that's delivered? The retailer must offer to take your old one at no additional cost (Pub. Res. Code §42992).[1]
Los Angeles 1
Los AngelesRetailer rule
Free retailer take-back (California law)
Sacramento 1
SacramentoRetailer rule
Free retailer take-back (California law)
- Buying a new mattress that's delivered? The retailer must offer to take your old one at no additional cost (Pub. Res. Code §42992).[1]
San Diego 1
San DiegoRetailer rule
Retailer take-back (California law)
- Retailers must offer free pickup of your old mattress when delivering a new one.[2]
San Francisco 1
San FranciscoRetailer rule
Retailer take-back (California law)
- Free pickup of the old mattress with a new delivery.[3]
San Jose 1
San JoseRetailer rule
Retailer take-back (California law)
- Free pickup of the old mattress when a new one is delivered; Bye Bye Mattress drop-off is also free.[4]
Torrance 1
TorranceRetailer rule
Retailer take-back
- Buying a new mattress? California law requires the retailer to take back your old mattress at delivery.[5]
Not yet checked in 17 California city guides
Anaheim, Chula Vista, Elk Grove, Fontana, Fremont, Irvine, Long Beach, Modesto, Moreno Valley, Oakland, Ontario, Oxnard, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Ana, Santa Clarita, Stockton
California mattress rulesRetailer take-back: other states
Sources (6 official pages)
- CA Pub. Res. Code §42992 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?article=7.&chapter=21.&division=30.&lawCode=PRC&part=3.&title=
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown - San Diego: Cost of Service FAQ (PDF) https://cleangreensd.org/documents/SD_COS_FAQ_Factsheet_English_FINAL_2025-02-20.pdf
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown - Recology SF: Bulky Items https://www.recology.com/recology-san-francisco/bulky-items/
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: Feb 24, 2026 - 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 - 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 - Bye Bye Mattress: Retailer Pick Up FAQ https://byebyemattress.com/california/ca-faqs/
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: Jul 16, 2026