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Box Spring Recycling in Burbank, CA

One box spring per household can be dropped off free at the Burbank Recycle Center; curbside pickup costs $12.14.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a box spring in Burbank

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BurbankNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your box spring and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Burbank Recycle Center (incl. Drop Zone)Drop-off · 500 S. Flower St., BurbankBurbank residentsFree
    Where

    500 S. Flower St.
    Burbank, CA 91502

    Hours

    Drop Zone Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; no weekend or holiday drop-off

    Cost & rules

    Box springs

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Burbank residents only; ID or proof of residency may be requested.
    • Limit: 1 mattress and 1 box spring per household

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Bye Bye Mattress California (Mattress Recycling Council)Nonprofit service · CaliforniaCalifornia residentsFree
    How it works

    California mattress stewardship program run by the Mattress Recycling Council with CalRecycle oversight. Mattresses and box springs (foundations) used in California can be dropped off at no additional cost at more than 240 participating permanent sites and about 100 events a year; check the Bye Bye Mattress locator and contact the site first.

    Cost & rules
    • Box springs (foundations) used in California, any condition or age.
    • Check acceptable items and contact the location before you go.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Burbank bulky item pick-upCity service · BurbankBurbank residents$12.14
    How it works

    City of Burbank curbside bulky item pickup booked through Our Burbank 311 or (818) 238-3800; appliances, mattresses and tires carry a $12.14 per-item special handling fee.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Special handling fee$12.14
    • Book at least one business day before trash day at (818) 238-3800 or two business days ahead on Our Burbank 311.
    • Fee billed to the BWP account; the account holder must schedule.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Don’t assume a box spring is priced like a mattress; ask separately.
  2. Tell the operator if it’s a split (two-piece) box spring; some charge per piece.
  3. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs before you go.
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California rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Burbank: Bulky Item Pick-Up (opens in new tab) · City of Burbank Public Works
    • Call (818) 238-3800 (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.) at least one business day before trash day, or use Our Burbank 311. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Special handling items include mattresses/box springs, refrigerators (empty, doors removed), stoves, washers/dryers, water heaters and up to four tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since July 1, 2025 a $12.14 per item Special Handling Fee applies to those items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The fee goes on the BWP account; only the account holder can schedule these items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Each household is limited to 1 mattress and 1 box spring at drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Burbank: Recycle Center (opens in new tab) · City of Burbank Public Works
    • Burbank residents only; drop-off is not available on weekends and City holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Burbank: Universal and Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Burbank Public Works
    • Mattresses can be dropped off at the Burbank Recycle Center for free (limit two allowed items per resident per year). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ID or other proof of Burbank residency may be requested. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in California (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Bye Bye Mattress lets you drop off an old mattress at no additional cost at participating locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Before going, check acceptable items and contact the location with questions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses can drop off units at no cost at participating locations, but unit limits may apply and an appointment may be required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses with at least 100 mattresses can arrange a pickup through the Commercial Volume Program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: What's Accepted/Unaccepted in California (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Mattresses and foundations (box springs) used and discarded by California consumers, individuals or businesses, qualify for no-cost drop-off in any condition and of any age. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A box spring, also called a foundation, is the fabric-covered base that supports the mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-state mattresses and foundations (not from a California consumer or not used in California) are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: California Retailer Pick Up FAQ (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Retailers must collect the recycling fee on all mattress and box spring purchases. Checked October 26, 2026.

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