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Printable guide · for tenants, landlords and property managersGetting rid of bulky items in Berkeley, CA
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Berkeley lets California residents drop off up to two mattresses at the Transfer Station free of charge. Separately, 1-9 unit properties can schedule a curbside mattress pickup; no fee is shown for it.[1]
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Pickup schedule: Property owner calls (510) 981-7270 on Monday-Wednesday of the pickup week; mattress pickups happen Thursdays (source: Pre-Paid Bags, Bulky Waste, and Mattress Recycling - City of Berkeley, verified Oct 23, 2026).[1]
The rules
- Drop off up to two mattresses at the Berkeley Transfer Station, free of charge for California residents (commercial customers pay a mattress fee).[1]
- 1201 Second Street, Berkeley. Monday-Saturday, 8 am-4:30 pm; closed Sundays and listed holidays.[2]
Hazardous items
Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.
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Sources (checked Oct 23, 2026)
- City of Berkeley Zero Waste Division: https://berkeleyca.gov/city-services/trash-recycling/pre-paid-bags-bulky-waste-and-mattress-recycling
- City of Berkeley Zero Waste Division: https://berkeleyca.gov/city-services/trash-recycling/transfer-station