Box Spring Recycling in Glendale, CA

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• City of Glendale: Bulky Item Pickup (archived copy) (opens in new tab) · City of Glendale Public Works
  • Public Works collects bulky items from single-family and multi-family homes; buildings with 5+ units use a City-franchised hauler. Checked October 16, 2026 (automated check).
  • Submit the request three working days before your refuse collection day (online form or Recycle Coach app). Checked October 16, 2026 (automated check).
  • Mattresses and box springs are taken only in mattress bags or safely wrapped. Checked October 16, 2026 (automated check).
• City of Glendale: Bulky Item Pick Up acceptable items flyer (archived copy) (opens in new tab) · City of Glendale Public Works
  • Acceptable items include couch, dryer, exercise equipment, wrapped mattress/box spring, microwave, television, washer and computer. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Items not on the list, including cardboard and hazardous waste, are not accepted. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• City of Glendale: Guidelines for Your Recycling, Organics and Trash Service (flyer) (opens in new tab) · City of Glendale Public Works
  • The City's residential service flyer advertises free bulky item collection for single-family homes and multi-family properties (2-4 units), scheduled three business days ahead at (818) 548-3916. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
• 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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