Mattress Removal in Hawaiian Gardens, California

The best way to get rid of a mattress is to recycle it through local programs, use your waste hauler's bulk pickup, get a retailer take-back, donate if gently used, or hire a junk removal service, with recycling being eco-friendly as much of it can be repurposed into carpet padding, insulation, etc., especially in places like California with mandated programs. Check your city/county website (e.g., CleanLA for LA County) or resources like Bye Bye Mattress for drop-off sites or pickup info.

If you are having your mattress delivered, California law requires your retailer to offer to take back your old mattress at no additional cost. A few things to know: Delivery or set up fees for the products being delivered may still apply. The retailer has up to 30 days to take back your old mattress.

California's mattress recycling fee is $16 per piece as of January 1, 2025, funding the state's program to recycle old mattresses into new products, with a planned increase to $18 per piece on April 1, 2026. This fee is charged by retailers on each mattress, futon, or foundation sold and appears as a separate line item on your receipt, funding collection and recycling efforts.

Mattresses are expensive to dispose of because they're bulky, hard to compact in landfills, and labor-intensive to break down for recycling, requiring special handling, space, and effort to separate materials like steel, foam, and wood, leading to higher landfill fees and removal costs for consumers. Their complex, mixed construction makes them a significant waste management challenge, often resulting in extra charges or outright refusal by standard disposal sites, especially for heavy memory foam hybrids.