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Mattress Recycling in Oxnard, CA

Dry mattresses are free to drop at the Del Norte station Monday–Saturday, and they count toward Oxnard's free yearly five-item curbside bulky pickup.

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

5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Oxnard

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · OxnardNo 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.

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  2. Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer StationDrop-off · 111 S. Del Norte Blvd, OxnardFree
    Where

    111 S. Del Norte Blvd
    Oxnard, CA 93030

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for mattresses
    Minimum charge (up to 1/2 ton)$30.14 per visit
    • Dry, uncut mattresses and box springs only; wet or cut ones pay the trash rate.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Oxnard Curbside Bulky-Item PickupCity service · OxnardOxnard residentsFree
    How it works

    Oxnard residential service includes one free curbside bulky item collection (up to five items) a year; more pickups are $47.74 per five items. Call the Public Works Call Center at (805) 385-8060.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Additional collection (up to 5 items)$47.74
    • One free collection of up to five items per year; extra requests $47.74 per five items. Place items on the curb, not on porches or driveways.
    • Book through the Public Works Call Center, (805) 385-8060.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Oxnard Free Del Norte Drop-Off DaysCity service · OxnardOxnard residentsFree
    How it works

    Several times a year the City of Oxnard holds free drop-off days (8 a.m.–2 p.m.) at 111 South Del Norte Blvd. for residents' bulky items, appliances, e-waste, tires and recyclables; bring a utility bill or ID. Dates listed: Nov 14, 2026; Apr 17, Jul 10 and Nov 13, 2027.

    Cost & rules
    • On scheduled drop-off days only (next: Nov 14, 2026; Apr 17, Jul 10 and Nov 13, 2027), 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; bring a utility bill or ID and unload your own items.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Port Hueneme: Free Mattress & Box Spring Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · City of Port Hueneme
    • Port Hueneme residents can take mattresses and box springs free, with proof of residency, to the Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station in Oxnard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Port Hueneme: Universal & Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Port Hueneme
    • TVs, computers, phones, microwaves, batteries and latex paint can be recycled at Del Norte Transfer Station, free for Port Hueneme residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Oxnard: Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Oxnard Environmental Resources · effective July 1, 2026
    • Self-haul rates effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027: minimum charge $30.14 up to 1/2 ton; solid waste $108.69 per ton; recycling $51.24 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliance disposal $15 per unit; Freon extraction $30 residential, $35 commercial; outside city limits add $4 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents can drop off dry mattresses and box springs free through the Mattress Recycling Council program; wet or cut ones pay the trash fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only dry mattresses and box springs are free; wet or cut ones pay the trash tonnage fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Oxnard: Recycling & Trash for Single Family Homes (opens in new tab) · City of Oxnard Environmental Resources
    • All qualified residential service includes one free curbside bulky item collection (up to five items) per year; additional collections are $47.74 for up to five items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky items include sofas and other furniture, washers, dryers and other appliances, carpet rolls, mattresses and box springs, and water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule through the Public Works Call Center at (805) 385-8060; extra fees apply for hard-to-handle items, tires and Freon extraction. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Oxnard: Drop-Off Days (opens in new tab) · City of Oxnard Environmental Resources
    • All Oxnard residents can dispose of bulky items, trash and unwanted items free at Del Norte Drop-Off Day events, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Upcoming Del Norte Drop-Off Days: November 14, 2026; April 17, 2027; July 10, 2027; November 13, 2027. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents must provide a utility bill or ID to verify Oxnard residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted: mattresses and box springs, furniture such as couches, e-waste and residential appliances, refrigerators, scrap metal, tires and rims, cardboard. 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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