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City of San Diego

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

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San Diego doesn't pick up mattresses, but its Miramar Mattress Collection Site takes them free on weekdays.^[1]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in San Diego: San Diego doesn't pick up mattresses, but its Miramar Mattress Collection Site takes them free on weekdays. How to book: No pickup; drop off at Miramar. Bag required: Don't bag (bagged not accepted).^[1]

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

📅 Book pickup 📍 Drop-off sites (5)🖨️ Print

🗓️ Pickup schedule

Drop-off at Miramar No pickup; drop off at Miramar

Check your city's schedule →

Source: San Diego: Recycling Mattresses and Box Springs · verified Oct 21, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

Free pickup?Free drop-off (no city pickup)

How to bookNo pickup; drop off at Miramar

Prep: bag it?Don't bag (bagged not accepted)

City feeNone listed for the free option

Step by step

Book itNo pickup; drop off at Miramar^[1]
Prep itBag required: Don't bag (bagged not accepted)
Set it out or drop it offSan Diego doesn't pick up mattresses, but its Miramar Mattress Collection Site takes them free on weekdays.^[1]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

The City of San Diego does not provide bulky item or curbside mattress pickup.^[1]

FREE City & county options

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

Free

Miramar Mattress Collection Site

5161 Convoy St, San Diego 92111 (east side of Miramar Landfill entrance).^[1]
Mon to Fri 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed weekends and major holidays. No drop-off limit.^[1]
Not accepted: wet, severely damaged, soiled, bed-bug infested, or bagged/boxed mattresses.^[1]

Free

Retailer take-back (California law)

Retailers must offer free pickup of your old mattress when delivering a new one.^[2]

California law also gives you free retailer take-back. See the California program guide.

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Miramar site	Free	Weekdays; unbagged^[1]
Retailer take-back	Free	With new delivery^[2]

FREE Public drop-off sites

Where can I drop it off in San Diego?

5 official sites. Open/closed badges use the current time at each site. Fields we couldn't verify say check with operator.

Open now only

Schematic, not to scale. Green pins are open now. Dashed pins are approximate locations.

Miramar Landfill & Recycling Center
Landfill See hours
5180 Convoy St, San Diego, CA
📍 Directions
Hours, what it takes, rules
- Mon 7 AM–4 PM
- Tue 7 AM–4 PM
- Wed 7 AM–4 PM
- Thu 7 AM–4 PM
- Fri 7 AM–4 PM
- Sat 7 AM–4 PM
- Sun Closed
Mattresses
check with operator
Furniture
check with operator
Appliances
check with operator
E-waste
check with operator
Hazardous waste
check with operator
Who can use it
check with operator
Operator's fee (per source)
check with operator
Phone
check with operator
Notes: Self-dump vehicles accepted until 4:30. Closed Sun, New Year's, Memorial, July 4, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Holiday hours may differ. Hours verified Oct 21, 2026, confirm before you go. Source · verified Oct 21, 2026
City of San Diego – Mattress Collection Site (next to HHW Collection Facility)
Mattress recycling See hours
5161 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA
📍 Directions
Hours, what it takes, rules
- Mon 7 AM–3 PM
- Tue 7 AM–3 PM
- Wed 7 AM–3 PM
- Thu 7 AM–3 PM
- Fri 7 AM–3 PM
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Mattresses
free (Bye Bye Mattress); No limit
Furniture
check with operator
Appliances
check with operator
E-waste
check with operator
Hazardous waste
check with operator
Who can use it
State Residents Only
Operator's fee (per source)
Free mattress/box spring drop-off under CA Bye Bye Mattress program
Phone
858-694-7000
Notes: Operator: participating site in Mattress Recycling Council's CA Bye Bye Mattress program. Other items: check with operator
Holiday hours may differ. Hours verified Oct 21, 2026, confirm before you go. Source · verified Oct 21, 2026
Republic Services – Sycamore Landfill
Mattress recycling See hours
8514 Mast Blvd., Santee, CA
📍 Directions
Hours, what it takes, rules
- Mon 7 AM–4:30 PM
- Tue 7 AM–4:30 PM
- Wed 7 AM–4:30 PM
- Thu 7 AM–4:30 PM
- Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM
- Sat 7:30 AM–3 PM
- Sun Closed
Mattresses
free (Bye Bye Mattress); No limit – Call prior to bringing in large quantities
Furniture
check with operator
Appliances
check with operator
E-waste
check with operator
Hazardous waste
check with operator
Who can use it
check with operator
Operator's fee (per source)
Free mattress/box spring drop-off under CA Bye Bye Mattress program
Phone
619-562-0530
Notes: Operator: participating site in Mattress Recycling Council's CA Bye Bye Mattress program. Other items: check with operator
Holiday hours may differ. Hours verified Oct 21, 2026, confirm before you go. Source · verified Oct 21, 2026
El Cajon Transfer Station
Mattress recycling See hours
925 O’Conner St. , El Cajon, CA
📍 Directions
Hours, what it takes, rules
- Mon 8 AM–3 PM
- Tue 8 AM–3 PM
- Wed 8 AM–3 PM
- Thu 8 AM–3 PM
- Fri 8 AM–3 PM
- Sat 8 AM–11 AM
- Sun Closed
Mattresses
free (Bye Bye Mattress); 5 unit max per vehicle for resident and businesses
Furniture
check with operator
Appliances
check with operator
E-waste
check with operator
Hazardous waste
check with operator
Who can use it
check with operator
Operator's fee (per source)
Free mattress/box spring drop-off under CA Bye Bye Mattress program
Phone
760-971-0017
Notes: Operator: participating site in Mattress Recycling Council's CA Bye Bye Mattress program. Other items: check with operator
Holiday hours may differ. Hours verified Oct 21, 2026, confirm before you go. Source · verified Oct 21, 2026
Republic Services – Otay Landfill
Mattress recycling See hours
1700 Maxwell Rd., Chula Vista, CA
📍 Directions
Hours, what it takes, rules
- Mon 7 AM–4:30 PM
- Tue 7 AM–4:30 PM
- Wed 7 AM–4:30 PM
- Thu Closed
- Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM
- Sat 7 AM–3 PM
- Sun 7 AM–4:30 PM
Mattresses
free (Bye Bye Mattress); No limit – Call prior to bringing in large quantities
Furniture
check with operator
Appliances
check with operator
E-waste
check with operator
Hazardous waste
check with operator
Who can use it
check with operator
Operator's fee (per source)
Free mattress/box spring drop-off under CA Bye Bye Mattress program
Phone
619-421-3773
Notes: Operator: participating site in Mattress Recycling Council's CA Bye Bye Mattress program. Other items: check with operator
Holiday hours may differ. Hours verified Oct 21, 2026, confirm before you go. Source · verified Oct 21, 2026

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

San Diego free workshops & events

City-run Fixit Clinics and giveaway events schedule.

Confirmed active Oct 21, 2026

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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