Mattress Recycling in Fresno, CA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• City of Fresno: One-Time Bulky Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities
  • The One-Time Bulky Item Pickup is available once a year at no extra cost to City of Fresno residential solid waste customers in good standing. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The program is for single bulky items too large for the City carts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Request by calling 3-1-1 or (559) 621-CITY (2489) or through FresGO; Solid Waste calls within seven business days with a date. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted items include bookcases, box springs, carpet, chairs, couch/sofa, desks, dressers, mattresses, recliners, stoves/ovens, tables and drained water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Limited to Fresno residents who pay for City of Fresno solid waste collection and whose account is in good standing. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Fresno: Operation Clean Up (opens in new tab) · City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities
  • Once a year, residents may place items too large for regular trash collection at the curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only residences that pay for solid waste service on their utility bill are serviced; multifamily buildings of four or more units are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted: mattresses and box springs, furniture and appliances (no refrigerators or freezers), boxes and cardboard, cabinets, and cut yard debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Limited to 10 cubic yards, about two 8 × 4 × 4 ft piles. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Set out no earlier than 7 days before and by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day; check the date with the lookup tool or 311. 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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