How to get rid of a mattress in Simi Valley (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Simi Valley 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.
Ventura County, California · 36 options, 19 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Simi Valley — 4 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Simi Valley (our Simi Valley mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Simi Valley$125
- 2City curbside pickup in Simi ValleyBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Simi Valley5 places that take mattresses, nearest 27 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Simi Valley4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Simi Valley25 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 13
- 6Donation options in Simi Valley2 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 Simi Valley?
Use our Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley. 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 Simi ValleyRun 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 Simi Valley
Simi Valley’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 Simi Valley bulk item pickup (WM / G.I. Industries)
"Residents may request two (2) free pickups per calendar year, with up to four (4) items per collection." "Additional bulky requests are available for a fee." WM (G.I. Industries) is the City's exclusive franchised hauler.
Conditions and source
Book through a My WM online account ("Log into your My WM account to conveniently schedule a bulk item pickup online"). The guide's examples of bulky items are "washer, dryer, couch, desk, electronic waste, etc." and do not name mattresses or box springs. Local WM G.I. office at 195 W. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Related free options in the same guide: free e-waste drop-off at that office; WM At Your Door household hazardous waste collection on (800) 449-7587; Move In/Move Out service allowing three extra bags at no charge; a 10% senior discount for account holders aged 62 or over.
Not confirmed: Mattresses and box springs are not named in the accepted list, so mattress acceptance on this service is not evidenced.
Not confirmed: The fee for extra pickups or extra items is not published.
Not confirmed: No booking phone number or lead time is given on the bulk item panel.
Not confirmed: Multi-family eligibility is not stated.
Not confirmed: Outcome (recycled or landfilled) is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Simi Valley 2026 Residential Waste and Recycling Service Guide (WM / G.I. Industries)
Free
Visit siteA Bedder World collects from the curb too, or from any room in the house — see option 1.
3Drop-off options near Simi Valley
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Simi Valley. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
City of Simi Valley Free Landfill Days (WM, Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center)
"Free Landfill Days: Residents may bring up to two (2) loads of unwanted materials on Sunday, March 15, May 17, July 19 and October 18 from l0 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center. Must bring ID."
Conditions and source
Four Sundays a year, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., photo ID required at the gate, two loads maximum per resident. Published in the City of Simi Valley 2026 Residential Waste and Recycling Service Guide issued by WM (G.I. Industries). A free mulch giveaway runs alongside on 15 March and 18 October. This is separate from the site's standing Bye Bye Mattress free mattress drop-off, which is already catalogued and takes up to five residential units per vehicle per day, Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Not confirmed: The guide does not list accepted materials for the free landfill days, so whether mattresses may be brought on those days (beyond the standing free mattress drop-off) is not evidenced.
Not confirmed: Load size is not defined.
Not confirmed: The dates are given without a year; they are taken as 2026 because the guide is the 2026 edition.
Not confirmed: Outcome (recycled or landfilled) is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
City of Simi Valley 2026 Residential Waste and Recycling Service Guide (WM / G.I. Industries)
Free
Visit siteFree
Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents and for businesses; the MRC locator tags the site State Residents Only (California residents).
Conditions and source
"Up to 5 Residential units may be dropped off per day per vehicle and up to 5 Commercial units per day per vehicle will be accepted." Open 7:00AM-4:00PM Mon-Sat. Phone (805) 522-9400. 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.
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
Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs are permitted but fees apply. No residency restriction and no unit limit are shown.
Conditions and source
Open 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday to Saturday; phone 805-385-8071. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site, about 3 miles from Oxnard City Hall, and also the venue for three City-wide Oxnard bulky item drop-off events in 2026.
Not confirmed: No unit limit published
Not confirmed: Proof-of-residency requirement not stated
Not confirmed: Operator identity not stated by the locator
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 2 places, further out
Free
Pacific Manufacturing and Distribution mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as free drop-off for both residents and businesses, limit 6 units maximum, with no residency restriction shown.
Conditions and source
Open 10:00AM to 6:00PM Monday to Saturday; phone 805-487-3330 (pacificmfg.com). Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site, about 2 miles from Oxnard City Hall.
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
Free
Visit siteFree
Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as free drop-off for residents, limit 2 units maximum, and tagged "County Residents Only" (Ventura County). Business drop-offs are permitted but fees apply.
Conditions and source
Open 5:00AM to 7:00PM Monday to Friday and 5:00AM to 5:00PM Saturday; phone 805-642-9236 (goldcoastrecycling.com). Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site, about 4 miles from Oxnard City Hall.
Not confirmed: What proof of county residency is required is 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
Free
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
4Junk removal options serving Simi Valley
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 Simi Valley
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 Simi Valley
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 Simi Valley
Is there free mattress disposal in Simi Valley?
Yes: City of Simi Valley bulk item pickup (WM / G.I. Industries); City of Simi Valley Free Landfill Days (WM, Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center) (2801 N. Madera Rd, Simi Valley, CA); Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (2801 N. Madera Rd, Simi Valley, CA). Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Simi Valley?
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.