How to get rid of a mattress in Lancaster (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Lancaster 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.
Los Angeles County, California · 41 options, 24 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Lancaster — 7 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Lancaster 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 Lancaster
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Lancaster (our Lancaster mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Lancaster$125
- 2City curbside pickup in LancasterBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Lancaster10 places that take mattresses, nearest 8 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Lancaster4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Lancaster25 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 13
- 6Donation options in Lancaster2 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 Lancaster?
Use our Lancaster 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 Lancaster. 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 LancasterRun 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 Lancaster
Lancaster’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 Lancaster bulky item collection (WM)
City of Lancaster residential WM customers receive four (4) free bulky item pick-ups of up to four (4) items each, per year at no additional charge; additional pick-ups or additional items are collected for an additional charge.
Conditions and source
Schedule on the WM website, through the WM mobile app, or by calling Customer Service at (661) 947-7197 at least 48 hours before your regular service day. Mattresses are accepted and must be wrapped. Household hazardous waste, spas, pianos, camper shells and anything needing more than two people to handle safely are refused. Residents with accounts in good standing also receive two landfill e-vouchers a year for the Lancaster Landfill & Recycling Center (600 E. Ave F), each good for up to one ton of household trash, bulky items and/or green waste, redeemed with matching ID at the scale house.
Not confirmed: Price of extra pick-ups or extra items not published
Not confirmed: What counts as acceptable mattress wrapping is undefined
Not confirmed: Outcome not stated
Not confirmed: cityoflancasterca.org blocked (HTTP 403)
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Lancaster Residential Waste and Recycling Service Guide (WM)
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Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Lancaster
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Lancaster. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
City of Lancaster West Avenue H Yard mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for both residents and businesses, with no residency restriction and no unit limit shown.
Conditions and source
Open 8:00AM to 3:00PM Tuesday to Saturday; phone 661-723-6000. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site about 2 miles from Lancaster City Hall.
Not confirmed: No unit limit published
Not confirmed: Proof-of-residency requirement not stated
Not confirmed: Mattress condition requirements not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Lancaster Landfill and Recycling Center mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents, limit 5 unit max, tagged "State Residents Only" (California residents). Business drop-offs are permitted but fees apply.
Conditions and source
Open Monday to Friday 8am–3:30pm (large volume on scales by 3:15pm) and Saturday 8am–noon (large volume on scales by 11:45am); phone 661-726-3468. About 5 miles from Lancaster City Hall. City of Lancaster WM customers separately receive two landfill e-vouchers a year for general loads at this site.
Not confirmed: Proof-of-residency requirement not stated
Not confirmed: Whether the free mattress drop-off 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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Antelope Valley Landfill mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted but fees apply. The MRC locator tags the site State Residents Only (California residents).
Conditions and source
"5 unit max". Open 6:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri and 7:00AM-4:00PM Sat. More-info link wm.com. The Bye Bye Mattress locator preamble states California sites listed have registered with MRC to accept mattresses for recycling.
Not confirmed: Operator page not opened; rules for wet, soiled or infested units unknown.
Not confirmed: The business drop-off fee is not stated.
Not confirmed: No phone number is listed in the locator entry.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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City of Palmdale landfill e-vouchers at the Antelope Valley Recycling & Disposal Facility
Palmdale residents with WM accounts in good standing: two free trash-disposal visits per year (plus one turf/soil visit). Vouchers are paperless, added to the account on July 1st and valid twelve months. Photo ID matching the account holder must be shown at the scale house; to send someone else, the account holder must call (661) 947-7197 in advance and name them.
Conditions and source
Voucher visits are made at 1200 W. City Ranch Rd., Palmdale. "Acceptable materials for landfill visits include household trash, bulky items and/or green waste not to exceed one (1) ton or 2,000 lbs. per load." Commercial, industrial and household hazardous waste are refused. Separately, the same site is a Bye Bye Mattress collection site taking up to five mattress units free.
Not confirmed: The guide does not name mattresses in the voucher's accepted list, only "bulky items"
Not confirmed: Whether a voucher is consumed when only mattresses are dropped off is not stated
Not confirmed: Outcome for material tipped on a voucher visit is not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Palmdale Residential Waste and Recycling Service Guide (WM)
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East Los Angeles Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free for residents and businesses; MRC locator tags the site State Residents Only (California residents).
Conditions and source
4 units maximum per residential or commercial vehicle; 6:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri.
Not confirmed: Operator page not read; condition rules for wet/soiled/infested units unknown.
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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Burbank Recycling Center mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents; the MRC locator entry carries no residency tag and lists no business drop-off.
Conditions and source
No unit limit listed. Open 8:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri and 8:00AM-4:00PM Sat. Phone 818-276-0434. The locator titles the site "Burrtec Burbank Recycling Center" but links to burbankca.gov/web/public-works/recycle-center. The Bye Bye Mattress locator preamble states California sites listed have registered with MRC to accept mattresses for recycling.
Not confirmed: Operator of record uncertain: the locator title names Burrtec, its more-info link names the City of Burbank.
Not confirmed: No per-visit unit limit is published.
Not confirmed: Operator page not opened; rules for wet, soiled or infested units unknown.
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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Monrovia Mattress Drop (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as free drop-off for residents and businesses, "10 unit maximum per household and commercial site"; no residency restriction is shown.
Conditions and source
Open 9:00AM to 2:00PM Monday to Friday; phone 626-314-7355; operator page nuwaybinrentals.com/mattress-recycling. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site, about 15 miles from Pomona.
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: Mattress condition requirements 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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Monrovia Mattress Drop free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress site)
Free drop-off for residents and businesses, "10 unit maximum per household and commercial site". Tagged "State Residents Only".
Conditions and source
Open 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday to Friday at 145 W Duarte Rd., Monrovia; the locator instruction is "Call when at the gate". Phone 626-314-7355. Operator page: nuwaybinrentals.com/mattress-recycling.
Not confirmed: Outcome 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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R5 Recycling free mattress drop-off with incentive payment (Bye Bye Mattress site)
Free drop-off for residents and businesses, "5 units maximum for residents". Tagged as an incentive payment location: "$3 reimbursement limited to 5 units per vehicle per day. Business/Large Volume drop-offs do not qualify for the reimbursement."
Conditions and source
Open 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday at 739 N. Georgia Ave., Azusa. Phone 626-815-1880. Listed by MRC as a recycling facility rather than a collection site.
Not confirmed: Weekend hours not published
Not confirmed: Outcome 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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R5 Recycling mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as free drop-off for residents and for businesses, with "5 units maximum for residents"; also tagged an incentive payment location. No residency restriction is shown.
Conditions and source
Open 7:00AM to 3:00PM Monday to Friday; phone 626-815-1880. Listed by the programme as a recycling facility rather than a transfer station, about 10 miles from Pomona.
Not confirmed: The entry gives no operator web page, so every fact rests on the Bye Bye Mattress locator entry
Not confirmed: The "incentive payment location" tag is not explained
Not confirmed: Proof-of-residency requirement not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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4Junk removal options serving Lancaster
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 Lancaster
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 Lancaster
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 Lancaster
Is there free mattress disposal in Lancaster?
Yes: City of Lancaster bulky item collection (WM); City of Lancaster West Avenue H Yard mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (615 West Ave. H, Lancaster, CA); Lancaster Landfill and Recycling Center mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (600 E. Avenue F, Lancaster, CA). Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Lancaster?
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.