How to get rid of a mattress in Arroyo Grande (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Arroyo Grande and listed them all below — pickup and recycling, drop-off sites, junk removal companies, store haul-away and donation — with what each one costs and the page we took it from.
San Luis Obispo County, California · 37 options, 19 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Arroyo Grande — 4 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Arroyo Grande mattress recycling partner.
Researched from each provider's own pages and approved for publication by Tim Sumerfield, who has worked in mattress recycling for over a decade. How we check these listings
5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Arroyo Grande
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Arroyo Grande (our Arroyo Grande mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout California$125
- 2Drop-off options near Arroyo Grande7 places that take mattresses, nearest 11 miles awayFree
- 3Junk removal options serving Arroyo Grande4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Arroyo Grande25 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 13
- 5Donation options in Arroyo Grande2 charities checked, 1 will not take a mattressFree
Also on this page: California rules · common questions · what to check first
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Want your mattress picked up and recycled in Arroyo Grande?
Use our Arroyo Grande mattress recycling partner, A Bedder World.
A Bedder World is a curbside and in-home mattress pickup service, recycling mattresses for homes and businesses throughout California. They take it from the curb or carry it out of any room, and you book online and see the full price before you confirm.
- All 50 states covered
- 1M+ mattresses recycled
- 90% of materials recovered
Metro areas in all 50 states; book online. Small-town and rural coverage not stated.
$125a mattress · $155 with a box spring
See the price for Arroyo GrandeRun by the founder of this site. Every other option here is listed so you can compare.
Prices, conditions and sources
Curbside or inside pickup; stairs and long carries cost extra. Owned by the operator of this site.
$125 — Single mattress, per national FAQ.
$155 — Mattress and box spring set, per national FAQ.
$10 extra — Each flight of stairs.
Not confirmed: Per-city price may differ from the national FAQ.
Not confirmed: Recycling outcome per market not independently verified.
A Bedder World states it serves homes and businesses, listing bulk removal for hotels, apartments and commercial customers alongside residential pickup. Source
A Bedder World states it covers 1,000+ cities across all 50 states, with next-day pickup available. Source
A Bedder World states it removes the mattress from anywhere on the property, so pickup is from the curb or from inside the home. Source
A Bedder World states 90% of mattress materials are recovered and commits to sending none to landfill. Source
A Bedder World states it has recycled more than 1 million mattresses. Source
2Drop-off options near Arroyo Grande
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Arroyo Grande. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Cold Canyon Landfill free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free up to three mattresses or box springs per resident; the locator entry carries no residents-only restriction
Conditions and source
Up to 3 units maximum; open Monday-Saturday 8 am-3 pm. Commercial fees are $15 per mattress, and residential drop-offs can be charged the $15 unit fee if the mattress is not recyclable.
- $0 — up to 3 mattresses or box springs per resident
- Plus $15 — surcharge: commercial drop-off, or a residential unit that is not recyclable
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Mattress Disposal - San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority
Bye Bye Mattress: Find a Location - full directory of collection sites and events
Free
Visit siteFree
ASAP Movers Santa Maria mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as "free drop-off for businesses" and "free drop-off for residents", tagged "State Residents Only", with the limit note "Call for an appointment if more than 10 units".
Conditions and source
Open 9:00AM to 3:00PM Monday to Saturday; phone 805-544-9222; operator page asapmovers.com. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site about 1.5 miles from the Santa Maria centroid — the nearest free mattress drop-off to the city centre.
Not confirmed: No explicit per-visit free limit below ten units is published.
Not confirmed: The operator's own page was not read; free status and hours rest on the MRC locator entry.
Not confirmed: Mattress-condition requirements are not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bye Bye Mattress: Find a Location - full directory of collection sites and events
Free
Visit siteFree
MarBorg Industries Santa Maria mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as "free drop-off for businesses", "free drop-off for residents" and "residential curbside pick-up available", tagged "County Residents Only", limit "5 unit max".
Conditions and source
Open 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday to Friday; phone (805) 963-1852; operator page marborg.com. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site and ABOP recycling centre about 2.2 miles from the Santa Maria centroid.
Not confirmed: Tagged "County Residents Only" without saying what proof of Santa Barbara County residency is required.
Not confirmed: The residential curbside pick-up tag is not explained: whether MarBorg collects mattresses from City of Santa Maria addresses, and at what price, is not evidenced.
Not confirmed: MarBorg's own mattress page names only its Santa Barbara C&D facility and does not confirm the Santa Maria limits or hours.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bye Bye Mattress: Find a Location - full directory of collection sites and events
Free
Visit siteThe other 4 places, further out
Free
Santa Maria Regional Landfill mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as "free drop-off for residents" with a limit of "5 units per person". No business drop-off tag is shown.
Conditions and source
Open 7:00AM to 4:00PM Monday to Saturday; phone 805-925-0951 ext 7270; More Info link to cityofsantamaria.org. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site run by the City of Santa Maria, about 3.7 miles from the city centroid.
Not confirmed: The City's own mattress recycling and solid waste pages returned HTTP 403 and could not be read, so whether the five free units are limited to City utility customers is not evidenced.
Not confirmed: Whether a gate fee applies to the rest of a mixed load containing a mattress is not stated.
Not confirmed: No business drop-off route is evidenced for this site.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bye Bye Mattress: Find a Location - full directory of collection sites and events
Free
Visit siteFree
San Miguel Community Services District free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
"free drop-off for businesses; free drop-off for residents", flagged "City Residents Only"
Conditions and source
5 units maximum, by appointment only — call the office to arrange; office hours 8:00AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday.
Not confirmed: The district's own pages were not read
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bye Bye Mattress: Find a Location - full directory of collection sites and events
Free
Visit siteFree
Brookside Thrift Store free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
"free drop-off for businesses; free drop-off for residents", flagged "State Residents Only"
Conditions and source
10 units maximum; hours 9:00AM-6:00PM Monday-Thursday and Saturday, closed 1-2 PM for lunch.
Not confirmed: The store publishes no website of its own beyond a social media page
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bye Bye Mattress: Find a Location - full directory of collection sites and events
Free
Visit sitePaso Robles Landfill mattress drop-off
Not stated beyond the authority's description of resident drop-off
Conditions and source
The county waste authority lists a $13 charge for each mattress or box spring; open Monday-Saturday 8 am-3 pm.
Not confirmed: The operator's own page was not reachable; the fee is from the county authority's listing
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Mattress Disposal - San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority
$13
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
3Junk removal options serving Arroyo Grande
Companies that come to your home and carry the mattress out, so you need no vehicle. The prices below are starting prices unless stated — stairs, box springs and extra items add to them.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? mattress removal
Franchise network; coverage varies by ZIP (some ZIPs not serviced).
Conditions and source
In-person estimate before work; single items priced by size, minimum charge applies (amount not published). Donates or recycles where possible.
Not confirmed: Coverage varies by ZIP.
Not confirmed: No published mattress price.
Not confirmed: Recycling/donation not guaranteed per job.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Ask provider
Visit siteCollege HUNKS mattress removal
Franchise network; coverage varies by ZIP.
Conditions and source
Free estimate at start of job; price depends on location and job. Mattress recycled or disposed of; few donation centers take mattresses.
Not confirmed: Coverage varies by ZIP.
Not confirmed: No published price.
Not confirmed: Recycling vs landfill not stated per location.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Ask provider
Visit siteJunk King mattress disposal
100+ franchise locations in U.S. and Canada; coverage varies by ZIP.
Conditions and source
Free onsite/photo/phone estimate; pricing varies by location. Works with local recyclers and donation partners.
Not confirmed: Coverage varies by ZIP.
Not confirmed: No published mattress price on primary pages.
Not confirmed: Per-location recycling outcome not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Ask provider
Visit siteThe other 1 companies
The Junkluggers mattress removal
Franchise network; find a local Junkluggers; coverage varies by ZIP.
Conditions and source
Free up-front estimate; most locations offer same-day pickup. Donates/recycles/repurposes when possible.
Not confirmed: Coverage varies by ZIP.
Not confirmed: No published price.
Not confirmed: Disposal of non-reusable mattresses not described.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Ask provider
Visit site4Store haul-away options in Arroyo Grande
If you are replacing the mattress, the shop will often take the old one when they deliver. Usually one old mattress per new one, and only if it is dry and clean. California law requires some of them to offer this; those come first.
- Amazon
- Free
- New mattress sold by Amazon.com shipped to California. Inspection for contaminants; possible extra charge or refusal. Source
- Ashley
- Free
- California; new mattress and/or foundation purchase; select pickup at checkout. Contaminated mattresses may be refused. Source
- Bob's Discount Furniture
- Free
- California: Threshold/No-Contact deliveries (old items at threshold) and FedEx deliveries via Dolly. Safe and sanitary condition. Source
- Helix Sleep
- Free
- California Helix mattress buyers; opt in from shipping confirmation email. Curbside placement typically requested the night before. Source
- Mattress Firm
- Free
- California delivery addresses; must buy a new mattress from Mattress Firm; one-for-one. Adult 18+ present; unsanitary beds refused; within 30 days of delivery. Source
The other 20 retailers
- Tuft & Needle
- Free
- New Tuft & Needle mattress shipped to California. Arranged through partner Dimension. Source
- Casper
- Ask provider
- California customers; contact Casper customer experience. Arranged through Casper customer experience team. Source
- IKEA
- Ask provider
- Mattress purchase with delivery in California, Connecticut, Oregon or Rhode Island. Arranged via IKEA customer service; state recycling fee charged at purchase. Source
- Purple
- Ask provider
- California customers buying a Purple mattress. Arranged by Purple in accordance with state law. Source
- Casper
- Free
- Casper mattress order with In-Home Delivery & Setup ($249), continental US; one used mattress per mattress ordered. Sanitary condition judged on site; box springs must be removable intact. Source
- Raymour & Flanigan
- Free
- New mattress purchase with delivery; free with mattress set of $500+. Safe, sanitary, free of rips and tears. Source
- Rooms To Go
- Free
- New mattress with full service delivery. Not heavily soiled; not with Doorway Delivery. Source
- Saatva
- Free
- New Saatva mattress with white glove delivery; select removal at checkout; continental US. Clean, undamaged mattress/foundation only; no adjustable bases, frames, waterbed or Sleep Number bases. Source
- Sam's Club
- Free
- Select mattresses with White Glove Delivery; free White Glove for Plus members buying online; not PR/AK/HI. Haul-away on request; biohazard items refused. Source
- Tempur-Pedic direct
- Free
- Mattress (not TEMPUR-Cloud), power base or foundation bought directly from Tempur-Pedic; like-for-like. Adult 18+ present; bedding removed; unsanitary/heavily soiled items may be refused. Source
- Avocado Green Mattress
- Ask provider
- Avocado In-Home Delivery & Setup order in select areas; must buy the equivalent item. Subject to local health regulations; no bed frames/furniture. Source
- Costco
- Ask provider
- Costco mattress delivery in select areas; one-for-one like item. Not damaged, soiled or infested; ready at delivery; additional fees may apply. Source
- Helix Sleep
- $219
- Helix order with In-Home Setup & Removal selected at checkout; contiguous 48 states. Stained/soiled items may be refused. Source
- Living Spaces
- Ask provider
- Full Service Delivery; request at checkout. Stained/soiled mattresses not eligible. Source
- Macys
- $25
- Macy's mattress with White Glove ($125) or Room of Choice ($75) delivery; one-for-one. No stained, soiled or bed-bug items; no frames/adjustable bases/furniture. Source
- Mattress Warehouse
- $29.99
- With delivery of a new purchase; add before delivery date. Mattresses/box springs only; stained items excluded. Source
- Resident (Nectar, DreamCloud)
- $199
- Nectar or DreamCloud order with paid White Glove Delivery, where offered. Removal at the provider's discretion; may be unavailable in some areas; CA/RI/CT add a state-mandated fee. Source
- Sleep Number
- Ask provider
- With a Sleep Number bed delivery: included with Ultimate delivery ($350) or added for $100 with Premium/Doorstep; one disposal per Smart Bed delivered. Adult 18+ present; no bed bugs/extreme soiling; Doorstep customers must put the old bed outside. Source
5Donation options in Arroyo Grande
Most charities will not take a used mattress. These are the ones we checked, including the ones that say no.
- The Salvation Army (satruck.org): accepted-items list includes 'Mattresses' and beds; also says local ordinances and need vary by location and to call 1-800-SA-TRUCK to confirm what a local center accepts. Source
- Doesn’t take mattresses. Habitat for Humanity national ReStore guide: 'Mattresses and box springs are not accepted.' Source
Policies vary by branch. Call before you carry one over — we asked each of the big three directly: Goodwill, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity.
California mattress disposal rules
- California mattress stewardship program run by Mattress Recycling Council (Bye Bye Mattress) under CalRecycle oversight. Residents can drop off used mattresses free at 240+ permanent sites (MRC: 99% of residents within 15 miles); about 100 free collection events a year; retailer take-back and municipal curbside pickup also listed. Locator: byebyemattress.com/find-a-facility. Source
- California mattress recycling fee is $18.00 per unit (mattress, futon or foundation) sold on or after April 1, 2026, up from $16.00. Must be a separate receipt line item; not subject to sales tax. Announcement dated December 16, 2025. Source
- PRC §42992: when a new mattress is delivered, the retailer must offer to pick up the used mattress for recovery at no additional cost (since July 1, 2014). Since January 1, 2021, for common-carrier/online deliveries the retailer must offer to arrange pickup within 30 days of delivery. Retailers may refuse contaminated mattresses posing a risk; delivery itself may still be charged. Source
- MRC funds an Illegally Dumped Mattress Collection Initiative ($1 million a year) plus pilot funding for local anti-dumping education/enforcement; MRC reports nearly 512,000 illegally disposed mattresses removed. Page points to a ByeByeMattress.com directory of cities offering free curbside pickup. Source
- CalRecycle's mattress page describes the state Mattress Stewardship Program and links the MRC facility locator and retailer take-back information. No statewide landfill disposal ban on mattresses is stated on this page. Source
Questions people ask about Arroyo Grande
Is there free mattress disposal in Arroyo Grande?
Yes: Cold Canyon Landfill free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (2268 Carpenter Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401); ASAP Movers Santa Maria mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (1310 West McCoy Lane, Santa Maria, CA); MarBorg Industries Santa Maria mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (1850 West Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA). Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Arroyo Grande?
Published starting prices: A Bedder World mattress pickup from $125. Stairs, box springs, and extra items can add fees.
Will the store take my old mattress when I buy a new one?
Several retailers offer haul-away with a new mattress delivery, usually with conditions: Amazon, Ashley, Bob's Discount Furniture, Helix Sleep, Mattress Firm, Tuft & Needle.
Are there state rules for mattress disposal in California?
California mattress stewardship program run by Mattress Recycling Council (Bye Bye Mattress) under CalRecycle oversight. Residents can drop off used mattresses free at 240+ permanent sites (MRC: 99% of residents within 15 miles); about 100 free collection events a year; retailer take-back and municipal curbside pickup also listed. Locator: byebyemattress.com/find-a-facility.
What to check before you go
- Say if the mattress is wet, stained, or has any sign of pests — that is the usual reason one is turned away.
- Ask what the total will be. Box springs, stairs, and extra items are often charged separately.
- Check you qualify. Many sites serve only residents of their own city or county.