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Mattress Recycling in Carlsbad, CA

Mattress recycling is free for residents at the Palomar Transfer Station, or schedule Republic's free bulky pickup (wrap the mattress in plastic).

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

5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Carlsbad

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

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

    Book a pickup →

  2. Palomar Transfer Station & Recycling Buyback CenterDrop-off · 5960 El Camino Real, CarlsbadCarlsbad residentsFree
    Where

    5960 El Camino Real
    Carlsbad, CA 92008

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Republic Services bulky item pickup (Carlsbad)Pickup service · CarlsbadCarlsbad residentsFree
    How it works

    Three free curbside bulky pickups a year, up to five items each, for Carlsbad residents; call 760.332.6464.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Wrap mattresses and box springs in plastic.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Otay Landfill and Compost FacilityCounty service · San Diego CountyOpen to everyoneFree
    How it works

    Republic Services site at 1700 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910 (unincorporated San Diego County).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. 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
    • Mattresses used in California, any condition or age; a futon mattress that separates from its frame counts. Not covered: crib or bassinet mattresses, sofa beds, air mattresses or water beds without upholstery, stripped mattresses, out-of-state units.
    • Check acceptable items and contact the location before you go.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
  2. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
  3. Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bye Bye Mattress: Find a facility (locator) (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Bye Bye Mattress lists collection sites in California that take mattresses for recycling; each listing states its service type, e.g. free drop-off for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bye Bye Mattress lists the Otay Landfill as a mattress collection site with no limit (call before large quantities). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Service type: free drop-off for businesses and residents; open 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Republic Services Carlsbad: Residential Free Programs Brochure (opens in new tab) · Republic Services
    • Complimentary services at Palomar Transfer Station include electronic waste recycling, battery and light bulb recycling, and mattress recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattress recycling is among the complimentary services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of residency is required for all programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Carlsbad residents may dispose of up to 5 bulky household items free, 3 times a year; call 760.332.6464 at least 24 hours ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Republic Services Carlsbad: Bulky Item Pickup Flyer (opens in new tab) · Republic Services
    • Acceptable items include furniture, appliances, TVs/monitors, electronic waste, and mattresses and box springs (wrapped in plastic). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The flyer lists furniture, appliances, TVs/monitors and electronic waste as acceptable. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents receive three free bulky item pickups per year, per unit, with up to five items each time. 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.
    • When a new mattress is delivered, California law requires the retailer to offer to take back your old mattress at no additional cost (delivery fees may still apply; the retailer has up to 30 days and may refuse a mattress that poses a health or safety risk). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some local governments provide free bulky item pickup; Bye Bye Mattress keeps a directory and notes which recycle with the 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.
    • In California a futon mattress that separates from its frame counts as a mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not covered: bed frames, air mattresses without upholstery, crib and bassinet mattresses, cushions, futon frames, sofa beds, water beds without upholstery, pillows, sleeping bags, stripped mattresses and out-of-state units. 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 may refuse to pick up a contaminated mattress; the recycling fee is not refunded in that case. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council: California program (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • California's mattress recycling fee changed to $18.00 on April 1, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.

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