In Glendale, start with your building size.
The city’s residential form is for 1–4-unit properties. For a larger apartment or condo building, ask your property manager about the building’s hauler. Recycling, retailer take-back and paid removal are other options.
Which route fits your home?
Start with the size of your building, then consider whether you can transport the mattress or have a replacement coming.
City pickup
Start with Glendale’s residential form and its wrapping and placement instructions.
Open the pickup formYour building’s hauler
Ask your property manager who handles bulky items, including any limits or fees.
Check collection servicesRecycling drop-off
Find a participating site. Confirm its hours and acceptance rules before loading up.
Find a recycling siteDelivery & take-back
Ask your retailer to arrange old-mattress removal when your new bed arrives.
See delivery & haul-awayFind your disposal option
Answer three quick questions. We’ll point you to the service or instructions that fit your situation.
Book first.
Prepare for pickup.
These city instructions apply to residential properties with 1–4 units. Larger buildings should use their property manager and hauler.
Open Glendale’s request form ↗- Allow three working days
Request collection at least three working days before your refuse collection day, as directed on the city form.
- Wrap each mattress and box spring
Use plastic or a mattress bag. Keep the items dry while you wait for collection.
- Follow the confirmed placement instructions
The city requires items to be removed from private property. Check the location and timing before moving anything outside.
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 detailsGlendale disposal questions
Check the linked provider instructions before booking. Eligibility, preparation and availability can vary.
Which form should a Glendale resident use?
For a 1–4-unit property, start with the residential pickup form. Larger buildings should follow the property-manager and hauler route described in Glendale collection services.
Can I use Los Angeles 311 for my Glendale address?
Do not assume an LA County address uses City of Los Angeles service. Check Glendale's collection guidance for the provider serving your property.
Can I drop off an old mattress at the Glendale showroom?
Do not bring an old mattress to the showroom for disposal. Use a confirmed participating recycling location or arrange haul-away with your new delivery.
Can I donate it instead?
Ask the recipient first and describe the condition honestly. If it is not accepted, check the mattress recycling locator for another route.