How to get rid of a mattress in San Jose (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around San Jose 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.
Santa Clara County, California · 37 options, 18 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in San Jose — 5 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our San Jose 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 San Jose
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — San Jose (our San Jose mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout San Jose$125
- 2City curbside pickup in San JoseBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near San Jose6 places that take mattresses, nearest 10 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving San Jose4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in San Jose25 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 13
- 6Donation options in San Jose2 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 San Jose?
Use our San Jose 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 San Jose. 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 San JoseRun 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 San Jose
San Jose’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.
San José Junk Pickup
San José single-family homes and multi-family complexes; owners and renters both qualify; items must be generated at the resident's own residence. Multi-family residents follow their property manager's set-out instructions.
Conditions and source
No cost. Mattresses are listed among acceptable junk items; up to 12 items per request. Book at 311.SanJoseCA.gov, in the San José 311 app, or at 3-1-1 / (408) 535-3500; the appointment falls on your regular collection day and a confirmation email with set-out instructions follows within two business days. Set out at the curb up to 24 hours ahead, not in a red zone, blocking a hydrant or beside a parked car; early or improper set-out risks a citation as illegal dumping.
Not confirmed: Appointments per year not stated.
Not confirmed: No wrapping/bed-bug rule; disposal outcome not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near San Jose
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of San Jose. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Goodwill of Silicon Valley mattress and box spring drop-off
Goodwill's page states no residency requirement; the MRC locator tags the site Santa Clara County residents only with a 3-unit-per-vehicle-per-day limit (conflict recorded).
Conditions and source
Free at 1080 North 7th Street: drive to the mattress recycling area at the north end of the parking lot. Goodwill's page gives hours of Mon, Wed and Fri 9:00 AM-3:30 PM; the MRC locator gives 8:00AM-3:00PM Mon-Fri. Goodwill says over 90% of mattress material is recycled. Select Goodwill retail stores take mattresses for a $20 fee per item instead.
- $0 — Free at the 1080 North 7th Street headquarters drop-off area.
- $20 — Alternative: $20 mattress recycling fee per item at select Goodwill retail stores in Silicon Valley; mattress and box spring count separately.
Not confirmed: Hours, unit limit and residency rule unresolved between the two sources.
Not confirmed: No condition (wet/soiled/bed-bug) rule published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free–$20
Visit siteCheapest
Zanker Material Processing Facility mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents and businesses.
Conditions and source
3 units maximum for public and commercial loads; 6:00AM-4:45PM Mon-Fri, 8:00AM-3:45PM 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
Free
Visit siteNearest
Mission Trail Waste Systems Transfer Station public self-haul
Open to the public; no residency restriction is stated. Not a Bye Bye Mattress free drop-off site.
Conditions and source
Open Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday, at 1313 Memorex Dr., Santa Clara. Phone 408-727-5365 x514. Accepted: garbage, appliances, furniture, metal, sheetrock, dirt, rock and concrete, construction and demolition material, clean wood, green waste, computer monitors/CPUs and flattened cardboard. Liquid and hazardous waste, paint, batteries, automotive fluids, fluorescent tubes, toxic cleaners, pool chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, poisons, sharps and pressure-treated wood are refused. No public scale is operated.
Not confirmed: Mattresses are not named in the accepted list
Not confirmed: No published gate rate
Not confirmed: Outcome not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Fee not published
Visit siteThe other 3 places, further out
Free
Newby Island Landfill mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents, tagged County Residents Only (Santa Clara County); business drop-offs permitted but fees apply.
Conditions and source
2-unit maximum; 8:00AM-4:00PM Mon-Fri, 5:00AM-1:00PM Sat.
Not confirmed: Operator page not read; business fee amount 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
Free
Visit siteFree
SMaRT Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
The Bye Bye Mattress entry is titled "Bay Counties SMART Station – SV & MV Residents" and is tagged free drop-off for both residents and businesses, "10 unit maximum". The City of Sunnyvale's own guide states "There is no charge for mattress disposal at the SMaRT Station, with the exception of mattress toppers and pads."
Conditions and source
301 Carl Rd., Sunnyvale; phone 408-752-8530; open 8:00AM to 5:00PM seven days a week. Other material dropped at the SMaRT Station is charged at the station's disposal rates; only mattresses are free. The station is the nearest participating site to Sunnyvale (about 2 miles) and is also within about 15 miles of Hayward.
Not confirmed: The entry title limits the site to Sunnyvale and Mountain View residents while the service tags carry no residency restriction; the two are not reconciled
Not confirmed: Mattress toppers and pads are explicitly excluded from the free disposal
Not confirmed: The City page linked as More Info returned HTTP 403 and could not be read
Not confirmed: Whether the free mattress drop-off survives a mixed load is not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Sunnyvale Recycles Right guide (Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling for the City of Sunnyvale)
Bye Bye Mattress: Find a Location - full directory of collection sites and events
Free
Visit siteFree
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
Free
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving San Jose
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 site5Store haul-away options in San Jose
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 San Jose
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 San Jose
Is there free mattress disposal in San Jose?
Yes: San José Junk Pickup; Zanker Material Processing Facility mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (675 Los Esteros Rd., San Jose, CA); Newby Island Landfill mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (1601 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas, CA). Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in San Jose?
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.