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City of Riverside residents

How to get rid of a mattress in Riverside, CA

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Riverside residents get two free bulky item pickups a year (up to 5 items each; mattresses must be wrapped in plastic). Call (951) 826-5311.^[1]

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To throw out a mattress in Riverside: Riverside residents get two free bulky item pickups a year (up to 5 items each; mattresses must be wrapped in plastic). Call (951) 826-5311. How to book: Call (951) 826-5311. Bag required: Mattress must be fully wrapped in plastic or bagged.^[1]

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By appointment Call (951) 826-5311 to book^[1]

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Source: City of Riverside: Bulky Items · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

Free pickup?Yes, 2 bulky pickups a year

How to bookCall (951) 826-5311^[1]

Prep: bag it?Mattress must be fully wrapped in plastic or bagged

City feeNone listed for the free option

Step by step

Book itCall (951) 826-5311^[1]
Prep itBag required: Mattress must be fully wrapped in plastic or bagged
Set it out or drop it offRiverside residents get two free bulky item pickups a year (up to 5 items each; mattresses must be wrapped in plastic). Call (951) 826-5311.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Don't put items at the curb more than 24 hours before your appointment.^[1]

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

Free

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.^[1]
Mattresses must be completely wrapped in plastic or bagged; a mattress with any part exposed won't be collected.^[1]

Free

Free Drop-Off Days (third Saturday)

Every third Saturday of the month, residents can drop off up to one ton of trash, bulky items and refrigerators at the Agua Mansa Transfer Station, 1830 Agua Mansa Road. Bring a current utility bill. Tires aren't accepted.^[3]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Bulky pickup	Free	2 a year, 5 items
Free Drop-Off Day	Free	Third Saturday

Can I give it away or swap it in Riverside?

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

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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FAQ

Where do I take hazardous waste in Riverside?

The County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1780 Agua Mansa Road, takes drop-offs every non-holiday Saturday. Up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip. Call 1-800-304-2226.^[3]

I just moved in. Do I still get bulky pickups?

Yes. New residents still get two free bulky item pickups a year, even if the previous resident used them.^[2]