How to get rid of a mattress in Berkeley (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Berkeley and listed them all below — pickup and recycling, city curbside collection, drop-off sites, junk removal companies, store haul-away and donation — with what each one costs and the page we took it from.
Alameda County, California · 42 options, 25 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Berkeley — 9 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Berkeley 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
6 ways to get rid of a mattress in Berkeley
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Berkeley (our Berkeley mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Berkeley$125
- 2City curbside pickup in BerkeleyBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Berkeley10 places that take mattresses, nearest 13 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Berkeley4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Berkeley25 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 13
- 6Donation options in Berkeley2 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 Berkeley?
Use our Berkeley 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 Berkeley. 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 BerkeleyRun 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
2City curbside pickup in Berkeley
Berkeley’s own collection service takes the mattress from outside your home. You normally have to book a date in advance and follow their wrapping rules.
City of Berkeley annual bulky waste pickup (mattresses excluded)
"Property owners of 1-4 unit residential buildings can schedule one free bulky waste pick-up per calendar year at no additional charge, up to 3 cubic yards. Each additional cubic yard will be charged $46.06."
Conditions and source
"Bulky waste pickups happen on Wednesdays." Call (510) 981-7270 to schedule for an upcoming Wednesday; cancel by 2 p.m. the business day before. Set materials at the kerb by 7 a.m.; maximum 3 cubic yards (9' x 3' x 3'), "the equivalent of 20 large trash bags". Accepted: bagged or boxed bulky household trash, painted or stained wood under 5 feet, rugs rolled to 5 feet, small non-programmable appliances under 50 lbs, sinks and toilets, bed frames. Refused: hazardous waste, "No recyclable mattresses (see section below about mattress pickups)", large, refrigerated, electronic or programmable appliances, universal waste, items longer than 5 feet or heavier than 50 lbs (sofas excepted), construction debris, rocks, dirt, concrete, tyres, auto parts, recyclables and organics. "All items picked up as bulky waste are sent to the landfill."
- $0 — One free bulky waste pick-up per calendar year, up to 3 cubic yards, for owners of 1-4 unit residential buildings. Mattresses are not accepted on this service.
- Plus $46.06 — Surcharge: $46.06 for each additional cubic yard beyond the free 3 cubic yards on the annual bulky waste pick-up.
Not confirmed: Mattresses cannot use this service at all; a resident wanting one collected must use the separate free mattress pickup.
Not confirmed: The page does not say how a partial extra cubic yard is measured or billed.
Not confirmed: Whether a tenant rather than the property owner may book is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Berkeley — Pre-Paid Bags, Bulky Waste, and Mattress Recycling
Free
Visit siteCity of Berkeley free curbside mattress collection
"1-9 unit residential properties only". "Single-family residences can request two pickups per year with up to two mattresses per pickup, while multi-family residences can request two pickups per year with up to four mattresses per pickup." Free of charge.
Conditions and source
"The property owner should call (510) 981-7270 to request a pickup"; "Pickups will be scheduled for the next immediate Thursday"; "Place your mattress curbside by 7 am on the pickup day (mattresses will not be collected from private property)"; "Please avoid requesting pickup on a rainy day as wet mattresses may not be able to be recycled"; report a missed pickup by calling the following Monday. Accepted: twin, full, queen or king mattresses, box springs, futon mattresses that separate from the frame or base, and memory foam mattresses. Refused: infant/child-sized mattresses, air mattresses, mattress toppers, futon bases/frames, and excessively wet, mouldy or soiled units. Mattresses are expressly barred from the separate annual bulky waste pickup ("No recyclable mattresses"), which is landfilled; the mattress service is the recycling route, alongside free drop-off of up to two mattresses at the City of Berkeley Transfer Station.
Not confirmed: The page does not say what happens, or what it costs, if a household needs more than two mattress pickups a year.
Not confirmed: Whether a tenant rather than the property owner may book is not stated.
Not confirmed: No recycling outlet or diversion rate is named; the outcome rests on the City describing the service as mattress recycling and on the wet-mattress caveat.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Berkeley — Pre-Paid Bags, Bulky Waste, and Mattress Recycling
Free
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Berkeley
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Berkeley. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
City of Berkeley Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents; no residency tag in the directory entry.
Conditions and source
2-unit max; 8:00AM-4:30PM Mon-Sat, closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas; $15 fee for uncovered/unsecured loads.
- $0 — Free drop-off for residents, 2-unit max.
- Plus $15 — Surcharge for uncovered/unsecured loads.
Not confirmed: City of Berkeley page not read; whether non-Berkeley residents qualify is unknown.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Davis Street Resource Recovery mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents and businesses.
Conditions and source
5 units per day maximum; 7:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri, 8:00AM-4:00PM Sat. Oakland residents discarding other bulky items alongside mattresses must reserve through oaklandrecycles.com.
Not confirmed: Operator page not read.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Bay Hauling LLC mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as "free drop-off for residents" and "permits business drop-offs but fees apply", limit "5 unit max. Drop off appointment strongly recommended." No residency restriction tag is shown.
Conditions and source
Open one four-hour window a week: 9:00AM to 4:00PM Wednesday. Phone 707-712-4430; operator page bayhauling.net. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site in Benicia, Solano County — about 7.8 miles from Vallejo, 9.4 miles from Concord, 14.7 miles from Richmond, 14.8 miles from Fairfield, 16.4 miles from Berkeley and 19.0 miles from Antioch, and the nearest unrecorded free site for several of those cities.
Not confirmed: The locator recommends an appointment but gives no booking method beyond the phone number.
Not confirmed: The business drop-off fee is not published.
Not confirmed: No residency tag is shown, so whether Contra Costa or Alameda County residents get the free drop-off is not evidenced.
Not confirmed: The operator's own page was not read.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Recology Vallejo – American Canyon mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as "free drop-off for residents", tagged "City Residents Only", limit "5 units per vehicle per day".
Conditions and source
Open 8:00AM to 4:00PM Thursday, Friday and Saturday; phone 707-552-3110; operator page recology.com/recology-vallejo. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site inside the Vallejo city limits, about 2.6 miles from the Vallejo centroid and the nearest free mattress drop-off for Vallejo residents.
Not confirmed: The "City Residents Only" tag does not name the city, and the site name pairs Vallejo with American Canyon; whether American Canyon residents also qualify is not evidenced.
Not confirmed: An earlier state-level record (inv57-017, inv57-024) gives this site's BOPA counter as Thursday to Saturday 8am-3:30pm with a five-mattress cap and flags a closing-time conflict with MRC data; that conflict is not resolved here.
Not confirmed: Proof-of-residency and mattress-condition requirements are not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Junk King South San Francisco free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
"free drop-off for residents"; the locator entry carries no residents-only restriction
Conditions and source
Up to 4 units per vehicle per day; drop-off hours 9:00AM-3:00PM Tuesday and Thursday only.
Not confirmed: The operator's own pages do not describe the mattress drop-off
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Conservation Corps North Bay Novato mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as "free drop-off for businesses" and "free drop-off for residents", limit "10 unit maximum per day per vehicle". No residency restriction tag is shown.
Conditions and source
Open 7:30AM to 3:00PM Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, with the note "Open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday only. Closed on holidays." Phone 415-454-4554; operator page ccnorthbay.org. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site in Marin County, about 12.8 miles from the Richmond centroid — the nearest unrecorded free site for Richmond residents, though the free ID-checked West County Resource Recovery drop-off inside Richmond is closer.
Not confirmed: No residency tag is shown, so whether a Contra Costa resident qualifies is not evidenced.
Not confirmed: The operator's own page was not read; hours and limit 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.
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Conservation Corps North Bay – Novato Office — free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed under "Free drop-off for public/residents". Drop-off limit: "10 unit maximum per day per vehicle".
Conditions and source
The Mattress Recycling Council's Bye Bye Mattress locator page lists this site under 'Free drop-off for public/residents'. Drop-off limit: "10 unit maximum per day per vehicle".
Not confirmed: Hours not published.
Not confirmed: Operator and any residency check not verified against the site operator's own page.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Pleasanton Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as free drop-off for residents, "5 units per vehicle per day"; no residency restriction tag is shown.
Conditions and source
3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton; phone 925-846-2042; open 8:00AM to 4:00PM seven days a week; operator page pleasantongarbageservice.com. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site, about 14 miles from Hayward.
Not confirmed: Free status, limit and hours rest on the Bye Bye Mattress locator entry; the operator page was not read
Not confirmed: Proof-of-residency requirement not stated
Not confirmed: Whether a tipping fee applies when mattresses arrive with other waste is 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
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Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents and businesses.
Conditions and source
4 units per vehicle per day; 6:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Sat.
Not confirmed: Operator page 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
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GMR NorCal mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress, incentive payment site)
Listed as "free drop-off for businesses", "free drop-off for residents" and "incentive payment location". "Commercial volume by appointment. Residential drop-offs permitted on Saturdays only." Incentive: "Saturdays only. $3 reimbursement limited to 5 units per vehicle per day. Business/Large Volume drop-offs do not qualify for the reimbursement."
Conditions and source
Hours 7:30AM to 4:00PM Monday to Friday and 8:00AM to 12:00PM Saturday, but the public may only drop off on Saturdays; commercial drop-offs are by appointment only. Phone 925-294-9074. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site in Livermore, about 20.1 miles from the Antioch centroid.
Not confirmed: No residential unit limit is published; the five-unit figure attaches to the $3 incentive payment, not necessarily to free acceptance.
Not confirmed: No residency tag is shown.
Not confirmed: The operator's own page was not read.
Not confirmed: Whether the $3 per unit reimbursement is paid at the gate and in what form is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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4Junk removal options serving Berkeley
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
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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 site5Store haul-away options in Berkeley
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
6Donation options in Berkeley
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 Berkeley
Is there free mattress disposal in Berkeley?
Yes: City of Berkeley annual bulky waste pickup (mattresses excluded); City of Berkeley free curbside mattress collection; City of Berkeley Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (1201 Second St., Berkeley, CA). Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Berkeley?
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.