How to get rid of a mattress in Torrance (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Torrance 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 · 53 options, 36 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Torrance — 13 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Torrance 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 Torrance
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Torrance (our Torrance mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout Torrance$125
- 2City curbside pickup in TorranceBook a date with the city and leave it at the curbFree
- 3Drop-off options near Torrance22 places that take mattresses, nearest 5 miles awayFree
- 4Junk removal options serving Torrance4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 5Store haul-away options in Torrance25 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 13
- 6Donation options in Torrance2 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 Torrance?
Use our Torrance 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 Torrance. 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 TorranceRun 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 Torrance
Torrance’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 Torrance Large Item Pick Up (municipal collection)
Residents with City of Torrance trash collection: one free pickup per calendar year per address, up to 20 items per pickup; additional collections are available at cost.
Conditions and source
Call the City's customer service office on 855-354-5623, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; the pickup is scheduled on your regular refuse collection day. Place items where recycling is collected, at least five feet from the carts, no earlier than 12 hours before the pickup; small items must be tied or bagged. Mattresses are accepted and are recycled through the Mattress Recycling Council. Construction debris, auto parts, household hazardous waste and anything two people cannot safely handle are refused.
Not confirmed: Price of additional collections not published
Not confirmed: No stated cap on mattresses per pickup beyond the 20-item total
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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3Drop-off options near Torrance
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Torrance. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Cheapest
Republic Services American Transfer Station free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress site)
Free drop-off for residents, "Drop Off Limit: 5". No business free-drop-off tag and no residency restriction tag.
Conditions and source
Open 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday at 1449 West Rosecrans Ave., Gardena. Phone 310-527-6980.
Not confirmed: Business terms not stated
Not confirmed: Outcome not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Carson Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted but fees apply. No residency tag.
Conditions and source
No unit limit stated; 6:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri.
Not confirmed: Operator page not opened; no unit limit or condition rule published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Bel Art Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted but fees apply. No residency tag.
Conditions and source
5 units maximum; 5:00AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri and 5:00AM-12:30PM Sat.
Not confirmed: Operator page not opened; business fee amount unknown.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Comfort Bedding Manufacturing free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress site)
Free drop-off for residents and businesses, "8 units per vehicle". No residency restriction tag.
Conditions and source
Open 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday to Friday at 11680 Wright Rd., Lynwood. Phone 310-667-7720.
Not confirmed: Outcome not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Paramount Resource Recycling free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress site)
"free drop-off for residents ; permits business drop-offs but fees apply", "4 units maximum". Tagged "State Residents Only".
Conditions and source
Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday at 7230 Petterson Lane, Paramount. Phone 562-602-6505. Operated by CalMet Services.
Not confirmed: Business fee amounts not published
Not confirmed: Outcome not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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South Gate Transfer Station free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress site)
"free drop-off for residents ; permits business drop-offs but fees apply". No residency restriction tag and no unit limit shown.
Conditions and source
Open 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays at 4489 Ardine Street, South Gate. The locator gives wm.com as the operator page and lists no phone number.
Not confirmed: No phone number or drop-off limit published
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.
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Cristal Materials McKinley Ave mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free for residents and businesses; tagged State Residents Only (California residents).
Conditions and source
5 units for residents, no commercial limit; 6:00AM-3:00PM Mon-Fri; listed as an incentive payment location paying $3 per unit for up to 5 units per vehicle per day, business/large-volume drop-offs excluded.
Not confirmed: Operator page not read; incentive payment is a directory claim.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Falcon Refuse Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted but fees apply. No residency tag.
Conditions and source
5 units maximum; 8:00AM-12:00PM Mon-Sat.
Not confirmed: Operator page not opened; business fee amount unknown.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Goodwill Fletcher Square mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free drop-off for residents.
Conditions and source
2 units maximum; 9:00AM-4:00PM daily.
Not confirmed: Goodwill Southern California's own mattress policy page was not located.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Republic Services Compton Transfer Station free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress site)
Free drop-off for residents and businesses, "5 units maximum for residential and commercial vehicles". No residency restriction tag.
Conditions and source
Open 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at 2509 West Rosencrans Ave. Phone 310-327-8461.
Not confirmed: Saturday hours not published
Not confirmed: The locator gives the city as Los Angeles although the street address is on the Compton/Gardena boundary
Not confirmed: Outcome not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Innovative Waste Control mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free for residents and businesses; tagged State Residents Only (California residents).
Conditions and source
5 units maximum per vehicle; 5:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri, 5:00AM-2:00PM Sat.
Not confirmed: Operator page not read.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Cristal Materials Corvette Street mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Free for residents and businesses.
Conditions and source
5-unit limit for residents, commercial unlimited by appointment; 7:00AM-2:00PM Mon-Fri, closed 10:30-11:00 AM for lunch.
Not confirmed: Operator page not read.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Gateway Mattress free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress site, mattress renovator)
Free drop-off for residents and businesses; also listed as a mattress renovator. No unit limit and no residency restriction tag.
Conditions and source
Open 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday at 624 South Vail Ave., Montebello. Phone 323-725-1923.
Not confirmed: Outcome not stated — "mattress renovator" is a service-type tag, not a statement about what happens to a given drop-off
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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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.
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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.
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Grand Central Recycling and Transfer (City of Industry) free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress site)
Free drop-off for residents and businesses, "Drop Off Limit: 10 units maximum". No residency restriction tag.
Conditions and source
Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at 17445 Railroad St., City of Industry. Phone 626-855-5538.
Not confirmed: Outcome not stated
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
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Grand Central Recycling and Transfer (City of Industry) mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as free drop-off for both residents and businesses, limit 10 units maximum; no residency restriction is shown.
Conditions and source
Open 8:00AM to 4:00PM Monday to Friday and 8:00AM to 1:00PM Saturday; phone 626-855-5538. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site; the nearest not-yet-recorded site for Corona (about 23 miles) and a second option for Pomona (about 10 miles) alongside the company's Pomona Valley yard.
Not confirmed: The locator's More Info link points to a third-party business directory rather than the operator's own page, so free status, limit and hours rest on the locator entry
Not confirmed: Proof-of-residency requirement not stated
Not confirmed: Whether the normal 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Grand Central Recycling and Transfer (Pomona Valley) mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed as free drop-off for both residents and businesses, limit 10 units maximum, with no residency restriction shown.
Conditions and source
Open 6:00AM to 5:00PM Monday to Friday and 6:00AM to 1:00PM Saturday; phone 909-643-2225. Participating Bye Bye Mattress collection site, roughly 5 miles from Ontario City Hall and 9 miles from the Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center.
Not confirmed: Proof-of-residency requirement not stated
Not confirmed: Whether the free drop-off survives mixing mattresses with other waste 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 Torrance
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.
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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.
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Visit site5Store haul-away options in Torrance
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 Torrance
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 Torrance
Is there free mattress disposal in Torrance?
Yes: City of Torrance Large Item Pick Up (municipal collection); Republic Services American Transfer Station free mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress site) (1449 West Rosecrans Ave., Gardena, CA); Carson Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (321 West Francisco Street, Carson, CA). Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Torrance?
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.