You may have a free disposal option.
Check eligible city pickup or a participating recycling drop-off before paying for removal. Your address, mattress condition and ability to transport it determine the best route. No mattress purchase is needed to use a public service.
Compare your disposal options.
From a new delivery to a recycling trip, choose the option that matches the help you need.
Delivery & take-back
Ask your retailer about removal when you order. Delivery charges are a separate question.
Check take-back guidanceCity or hauler pickup
Confirm your trash provider, request collection, then follow its placement instructions.
Check City of LA pickupRecycling drop-off
Find a participating site. Confirm its hours and acceptance rules before loading up.
Find a recycling sitePaid removal
Get a written quote for the mattress, stairs, parking and any other items.
What to ask before bookingFind your disposal option
Answer three quick questions. We’ll point you to the service or instructions that fit your situation.
Start with the right city.
An LA mailing address does not always mean City of Los Angeles trash service. Check your bill or ask your property manager.
Find local service resources ↗City of Los Angeles
Eligible LASAN customers can request bulky collection. This includes served addresses in West LA, Koreatown and Studio City. Apartments may use another hauler.
Santa Monica & Culver City
Each city sets its own scheduling, item limits and placement rules. Check the instructions for your address.
Glendale & elsewhere in LA County
Glendale’s route depends on building size. For other addresses, identify the waste hauler before booking a pickup.
Get ready for collection.
Confirm the date before you move anything. Tell the collector exactly what you have and how they’ll reach it.
- Check for moisture, damage or pests. Describe any issue before booking.
- Remove bedding and follow the provider’s wrapping instructions. Keep the mattress dry.
- Clear the route and mention stairs, tight turns, parking or elevator reservations.
- Count each piece. A mattress, box spring and adjustable base may be separate items.
Keep the mattress intact. Cutting it can expose internal materials and affect acceptance. Clearing the foundation too? Read our box spring disposal guide.
Drop-off is different from collection.
Participating California sites accept eligible mattresses and box springs for recycling. You arrange the transport. Confirm the location’s hours, condition rules, item limits and any appointment requirements.
Wet, infested, heavily soiled or dismantled mattresses need a conversation first. The California recycling fee is also separate from transportation charges.
Find a participating recycling site ↗Ask before donating.
A recipient must agree to accept the mattress and its condition. Contact the specific organization or person before loading it. Branch policies can differ.
Describe stains, odors, tears or other problems honestly. Do not leave it outside a donation center. If nobody accepts it, check recycling instead.
Check recycling as another option ↗Arrange removal from inside your home.
Curbside collection does not include carrying the mattress out of your bedroom. If you cannot move it safely, arrange help or compare paid removal quotes.
- Include the mattress size and every other item.
- Describe the floor, stairs, elevator and parking.
- Confirm labor, transport and disposal charges.
- Ask where the mattress will go and whether it can be recycled.
Get the agreed price and appointment in writing. If a new mattress is on the way, ask the retailer about take-back before booking a separate visit.
Choose your next mattress.
Choose the size and comfort that suit you, then coordinate delivery and old-mattress removal. Confirm room access and each item you want taken away.
See delivery & haul-away detailsMattress disposal questions
Check the linked provider instructions before booking. Eligibility, preparation and availability can vary.
Where can I get rid of a mattress for free in Los Angeles?
Check eligible bulky collection through LASAN and accepted drop-offs through the Bye Bye Mattress facility finder. Free drop-off does not include transport from your home.
Can I leave a mattress beside my trash bins?
Only follow the placement instructions for a collection you have arranged. Your provider may require a different location or timing. Start with CleanLA's local service resources.
Can the delivery company take my old mattress?
Ask the retailer to confirm the take-back arrangements with your new delivery. California's program explains this option in its retailer take-back guidance; LA Mattress customers can also review our delivery details.
What if the mattress has bed bugs or is wet?
Tell the provider before moving or booking it. Do not donate it or assume a recycler accepts it. Contact a location through the official facility finder to ask about its condition rules.
Does my box spring need a separate arrangement?
Tell the collector you have both pieces and confirm its item count and acceptance rules. Read our box spring disposal guide before dismantling anything.