A mattress removal service sends a local hauler to your home, takes the mattress and box spring out, and disposes of them for you. In Los Angeles a single piece typically costs about $50 to $200. If you have time to spare, California also gives you free routes. This page covers both, so you can pick the one that fits. Start from our Los Angeles junk removal home page if your job includes more than a bed.
We don't haul anything ourselves. We'll pass your enquiry to a local business, and they quote the real price.
How do I get rid of a double bed and mattress?
Split the job into three pieces: the mattress, the box spring, and the frame. The mattress and box spring can go through a recycling drop-off or a retailer take-back. The frame, often wood or metal, is usually handled as bulky junk. A removal service can take all three in one visit.
If the frame comes apart, take it apart first. Pieces that fit through the door in one go are easier for anyone to haul, and a hauler may quote less for a smaller load. A double mattress is lighter than a king, so size matters for both lifting and price.
Stairs matter too. A mattress carried down two flights takes longer than one at the curb.
Where is the best place to get rid of mattresses?
For most California households, the cheapest place is a recycling location in the state's Bye Bye Mattress program. It is run by the Mattress Recycling Council under CalRecycle oversight. Drop-off at participating locations is free for households, though you must haul the mattress there yourself.
Use the program's facility finder to see which location is closest. Call before you visit, because the program says unit limits or appointments can apply at some locations.
Other places to ask:
- Your retailer. California law requires a retailer to offer to take back your old mattress at no extra cost. The retailer has up to 30 days to do so, and may refuse a mattress that poses a health or safety risk.
- Your city. Some local governments offer free bulky item pickup. LA Sanitation picks up mattresses and box springs at the curb from single-family homes in the City of Los Angeles at no extra charge. Book through MyLA311 or 1-800-773-2489 at least a business day before your trash day. Apartments can differ, so check with your building.
- A paid hauler. This is the route if you can't lift or drive a mattress. See junk removal pricing in Los Angeles for how hauling is typically priced.
What is the best way to get rid of old mattresses?
The best way depends on what you value. Drop-off is cheapest, retailer take-back is easiest when you are buying a new bed, and a paid pickup is fastest. All three keep mattresses out of landfills when the material goes to a recycler, which is why California's program exists.
Whatever you choose, don't leave a mattress in an alley or park. The Bye Bye Mattress program says dumping one there is illegal. CalRecycle lists an email address for reporting suspected illegal dumping on its mattress page.
Recyclers take a mattress apart for its steel, foam, fiber and wood. A whole, dry mattress is the easiest piece for them to handle.
Which companies take away old mattresses for free?
Free pickup is rare, and free drop-off is the common free option. In California, your retailer must take back your old mattress at no extra cost, though delivery or set-up fees may still apply. Recycling locations accept household drop-offs at no charge. Standalone haulers almost always charge.
If a business advertises free removal, ask what is included:
- Is it only when you buy a new mattress from them?
- Does it cover a box spring too?
- Do they accept a stained, wet, or torn mattress?
Retailers can refuse a mattress with a health or safety problem, such as bed bugs or heavy mold. In that case you'll need a hauler who agrees to take it, and they'll tell you the price when they quote.
What does mattress removal cost in Los Angeles?
Published price guides put a single mattress in Los Angeles at roughly $50 to $200. One company's guide gives that range, with prices starting around $60, and other published guides land in a similar band. Treat it as a guide only. The business that takes your enquiry quotes the real price.
What moves the price:
- Size and weight. A king costs more to move than a twin.
- Access. Stairs, long carries and tight hallways add time.
- Add-ons. A box spring or frame usually adds to the quote.
- Pickup spot. Curbside is often cheaper than a pickup from inside the home.
- Extra junk. Adding a few items often costs less than a second trip.
For the wider picture, see junk removal pricing in Los Angeles. To ask for a quote now, use the get quotes page.
Questions people ask
How much does a junk removal company charge to pick up a mattress?
Typically about $50 to $200 in Los Angeles for a single mattress, according to published price guides. Each company sets its own rate, and the figure moves with size, stairs and extras like a box spring. We'll pass your enquiry to a local business, and they'll give you a price before they start.
Can I dispose of a mattress myself?
Yes. You can drop it at a recycling location in California's Bye Bye Mattress program, which is free for households, or use your retailer's take-back. You'll need a vehicle big enough, and straps help. Check the location's rules before you visit, since limits or appointments can apply. Dumping it in an alley or park is illegal.
Can I cut up a mattress and put it in the dumpster?
Don't assume you can. Cutting a mattress apart is hard work, and a shared or rented dumpster is controlled by whoever owns it, so ask them first. Recyclers also work best with a whole, dry mattress. A recycling drop-off or a hauler is usually the simpler route.
Can I get rid of a mattress with mold or bed bugs?
Often yes, but tell whoever takes it first. A retailer may refuse a mattress that poses a health or safety risk, and a recycling location may have its own rules, so call ahead. A hauler may agree to take it, sometimes for a higher price. Say what the problem is when you ask for a quote.
Does a mattress retailer have to take my old mattress in California?
Yes. California law requires a retailer to offer to take back your old mattress at no additional cost, and the retailer has up to 30 days to do it. Delivery or set-up fees may still apply. The retailer may refuse a mattress that poses a health or safety risk. To report a retailer that won't comply, use the contact details on the Bye Bye Mattress California page.
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