How to get rid of a mattress in Turlock (2026 local guide)
We looked for every way to get rid of a mattress in and around Turlock and listed them all below — pickup and recycling, drop-off sites, junk removal companies, store haul-away and donation — with what each one costs and the page we took it from.
Stanislaus County, California · 35 options, 15 free · checked Sep 22, 2026
Mattresses can be recycled in Turlock — 2 of the drop-off options recycle or reuse rather than landfill, and you can book a recycling pickup online with our Turlock 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
5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Turlock
Everything we could find for this city. Click any one of them for the full details.
- 1A Bedder World Mattress Recycling — Turlock (our Turlock mattress recycling partner)Easily book a curbside or in-home pickup for mattress recycling throughout California$125
- 2Drop-off options near Turlock5 places that take mattresses, nearest 9 miles awayFree
- 3Junk removal options serving Turlock4 national companies that come to your doorQuoted by address
- 4Store haul-away options in Turlock25 retailers remove the old mattress on deliveryFree at 13
- 5Donation options in Turlock2 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 Turlock?
Use our Turlock 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 California. 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 TurlockRun 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
2Drop-off options near Turlock
Places that accept mattresses if you can get it there yourself. Distance is measured from the centre of Turlock. Some accept residents of their own city or county only, so check before you drive.
Turlock Transfer Station mattress and box spring drop-off
The County rate page sets no residency restriction and prices mattresses and box springs at a flat per-item rate.
Conditions and source
1100 South Walnut Road, Turlock, (209) 668-6049, open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., closed Sunday. Mattresses and box springs are $10.00 each. Solid waste otherwise carries a $45.00 minimum covering 1,120 lbs and $80.00 per ton.
- $10 — Mattresses and box springs, each, on the County's Turlock Transfer Station rate page; the County's Stanislaus Recycles page instead lists this site as a free Mattress Recycling Council drop-off
- $45 — Minimum charge for solid waste covering 1,120 lbs at Turlock Transfer Station
Not confirmed: Stanislaus County's own Stanislaus Recycles page lists Turlock Transfer as a free Mattress Recycling Council site at a slightly different address and with later weekday hours, contradicting this rate page.
Not confirmed: The rate page does not name the operator or say whether mattresses are recycled.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Stanislaus County Environmental Resources — Turlock Transfer Station Rates
$10plus $45 for the load or entry
Visit siteNearest
Fink Road Sanitary Landfill mattress and box spring drop-off
Open to the general public, businesses, local franchised haulers, school districts and local government agencies. Mattresses and box springs are free to Stanislaus County residents if not severely damaged; businesses pay the listed $10.00 each.
Conditions and source
4000 Fink Road, Crows Landing, (209) 837-4800, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays and named holidays. Mattresses must be declared at the gate so they can be separated for diversion, as must appliances and tires. Ordinary load fees still apply to the rest of a load: $12.00 for a passenger car, SUV, pickup without sideboards or van, $18.00 for a four-wheel trailer without sideboards, up to $30.00 for a pickup plus four-wheel trailer, or $49.68 per ton for weighed vehicles. Uncovered general public loads pay a double load fee. Cash, cheque, Visa and MasterCard accepted with a 3.5% card surcharge.
- $0 — Mattresses and box springs are free to Stanislaus County residents if not severely damaged; they must be declared at the gate for diversion
- $10 — Listed rate per mattress, box spring, futon or baby/juvenile mattress, charged to businesses and to severely damaged units (rate sheet effective July 10, 2025)
- $12 — Price by the load for a passenger car, SUV or pickup without sideboards or a van; the sheet does not say whether this still applies to a resident hauling only a free mattress
Not confirmed: The rate sheet does not say what proof of County residency the free mattress rate requires, or what counts as 'severely damaged'.
Not confirmed: It does not say whether a free mattress still attracts the $12.00 vehicle load fee.
Not confirmed: Whether the diverted mattresses are recycled is not stated.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Stanislaus County Fink Road Sanitary Landfill rate sheet (prices effective July 10, 2025)
Free–$10plus $12 for the load or entry
Visit siteCheapest
Bertolotti Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress)
Listed by the Mattress Recycling Council as free to both businesses and residents, serving county residents, with a maximum of 10 units per visit.
Conditions and source
231 Flamingo Dr., Modesto, open 8:00AM to 3:30PM Monday to Saturday. Mattresses, box springs and futon mattresses only; the programme refuses severely damaged, wet, frozen or infested units and items such as mattress pads, toppers, sleeping bags, pillows, car beds, crib mattresses, air mattresses and sofa bed mattresses.
Not confirmed: Stanislaus County's own Stanislaus Recycles page says Bertolotti accepts mattresses with fees applied, which contradicts the free status in the MRC locator entry.
Not confirmed: The operator's own site was not read for gate rules in this pass.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Bye Bye Mattress — Find a Facility: San Joaquin County and neighbouring counties
Free
Visit siteThe other 2 places, further out
Free
City of Modesto free mattress recycling site (Conejo Avenue)
Open for free recycling of used mattresses, box springs and futon mattresses; the City page sets no residency test and no unit limit.
Conditions and source
610 South Conejo Avenue, Modesto. The City page gives hours of 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays excluding holidays, and says that outside those hours a mattress may be left in the designated area in front of the gate. Mattresses must be clean and dry; heavily soiled, wet or bedbug-infested mattresses are refused, as are upholstered items such as camping beds, car beds, mattress pads and crib cushions. Contact swm@modestogov.com or 209-577-5494.
Not confirmed: The County's Stanislaus Recycles page gives Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM for the same site, which the City page contradicts.
Not confirmed: No per-visit unit limit is published.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Free
Visit siteGilton Resource Recovery Facility mattress drop-off
The County-published rate page sets no residency restriction; mattresses, box springs and futons are charged a flat per-item rate.
Conditions and source
800 South McClure Road, Modesto, 209-527-3781, open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mattresses and box springs including futons are $20.00 each; general garbage loads carry a $50.00 per load minimum and $82.50 per ton. Prices are effective as of July 1, 2026 and subject to change without notice.
- $20 — Mattress and box springs including futons, each, at Gilton Resource Recovery (prices effective July 1, 2026)
- $50 — Minimum charge per load for basic garbage or trash in a weighed vehicle; the page does not say whether the $20 mattress charge is instead of or on top of this
Not confirmed: The rate page does not say whether the $20.00 mattress charge is instead of or on top of the $50.00 minimum load charge.
Not confirmed: It does not say whether mattresses taken here are recycled.
From the provider’s own page, checked Sep 22, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Stanislaus County Environmental Resources — Gilton Resource Recovery Rates
$20plus $50 for the load or entry
Visit siteNo way to move it yourself? See pickup services →
3Junk removal options serving Turlock
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 site4Store haul-away options in Turlock
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
5Donation options in Turlock
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 Turlock
Is there free mattress disposal in Turlock?
Yes: Bertolotti Transfer Station mattress drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) (231 Flamingo Dr., Modesto, CA 95350); City of Modesto free mattress recycling site (Conejo Avenue) (610 South Conejo Avenue, Modesto, CA 95354); Amazon California used mattress pickup. Check eligibility and conditions before you go.
How much does mattress pickup cost in Turlock?
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.