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City of San Bernardino residents

How to get rid of a mattress in San Bernardino, CA

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All San Bernardino residents get two free bulky-item collections a year from Burrtec, up to 5 items each time, including mattresses. Call Burrtec at least one week before your regular collection day.^[1]

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To throw out a mattress in San Bernardino: All San Bernardino residents get two free bulky-item collections a year from Burrtec, up to 5 items each time, including mattresses. Call Burrtec at least one week before your regular collection day.^[1]

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By appointment Call Burrtec a week ahead, 2 times a year

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Source: City of San Bernardino: Keep SB Clean · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

Free pickup?Two free Burrtec bulky pickups a year, up to 5 items each

How to bookCall Burrtec at least a week before your collection day

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeNot included: concrete, rock, dirt or construction and demolition materials.

Step by step

Book itCall Burrtec at least a week before your collection day^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offAll San Bernardino residents get two free bulky-item collections a year from Burrtec, up to 5 items each time, including mattresses. Call Burrtec at least one week before your regular collection day.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Don't leave items out until Burrtec gives you a pickup date.^[1]

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

Free

Free bulky item collection

All San Bernardino residents receive two free bulky-item collection services, up to 5 items each time, by Burrtec.^[1]
Bulky items include mattresses, furniture, old appliances, televisions and tires (limit 2).^[1]
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.^[1]

Good to know

Not included: concrete, rock, dirt or construction and demolition materials.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Bulky item pickup	Free	2 a year, 5 items

Can I give it away or swap it in San Bernardino?

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

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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