Mattress Removal in Fresno, California
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
You have five realistic options for getting rid of a mattress: city bulk pickup (free but slow), donation (if it's in good condition and stain-free), self-haul to the dump ($30–80), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79, same day), or traditional junk removal ($150–600+). Most used mattresses can't be donated due to hygiene regulations, which makes disposal the main challenge.
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How mattress removal works in Fresno
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Place your mattress at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Fresno. You get a text when it's done.
No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does mattress removal cost in Fresno?
Mattress removal costs $79 through Dropcurb — that's the pickup fee with your first mattress included. Each additional mattress is +$29. A mattress + box spring set is $109. Traditional junk removal companies charge $150–$400+ because they send a crew into your home. City bulk pickup is free but often requires a 2–9 week wait and plastic wrapping.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Fresno
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
How to prepare your mattress for pickup
- ✓ Lean against a wall or lay flat at the curb. No need to wrap or bag.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need mattress removal in Fresno?
- • New mattress arriving, old one needs to go
- • Moving out — mattress won't fit in the new place
- • Estate cleanout with multiple mattresses
- • Apartment complex requiring mattress removal before move-out
Does Fresno pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Fresno, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The City of Fresno's Operation Clean Up gives residents one bulky item pickup per year — place items at the curb on your scheduled date. Six Free Dump Days per year at Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS). For same-day service any day of the year, Dropcurb picks up from your curb with instant online pricing.
City program details: City of Fresno Operation Clean Up — once per year residential program for bulky items too large for regular trash carts. Items placed at curb on your scheduled date. Does not pick up trash generated from contractor or professional clean-up work. City provides three 96-gallon carts (gray/blue/green) emptied same day by automated trucks. Six Free Dump Days per year at Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS). SB 1383 mandates mixed organic waste collection. Tire haulers with 9+ tires need waste hauler permit and tire manifest.
City of Fresno Operation Clean Up runs once annually — one pickup per year for 550,000+ residents. Does not accept trash from contractor or professional cleanup work. Three 96-gallon carts (gray trash, blue recycling, green waste) are standard residential service. Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS) offers six Free Dump Days per year. Fresno County drop-off at 1327 West Dan Ronquillo Drive accepts residential waste. Mr. Clean Junk Removal (559-462-6088) offers free quotes — text a photo of your junk and get an exact price texted back. Junk King Fresno provides free estimates and serves the Central Valley. College HUNKS Hauling Junk Fresno charges $150-$750+ with on-site estimates for junk removal and moving. LoadUp uses service fee + per-item pricing with instant online quotes. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires in-person estimates at $150-$600+. Average Fresno junk removal costs $220-$231 per job (Homeyou, Mar 2026, 4,525 projects).
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Fresno for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
One pickup per year for 550,000 residents. Miss it and wait 12 months.
Fresno's Operation Clean Up gives each resident one annual bulky item pickup on a predetermined date. Miss it and you store junk for another year — or drive to CARTS. Six Free Dump Days help, but you still need a truck. For 550,000 residents in Central Valley heat, Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79.
1x/year
Operation Clean Up frequency
6 days
Free Dump Days annually
$220-$231
Average Fresno junk removal cost
What happens to your mattress after pickup
Mattresses are recycled at licensed facilities where steel springs, foam, and fabric are separated and processed individually. Springs are melted down for scrap steel, foam is shredded for carpet padding or industrial use, and clean fabric is repurposed. Mattresses in good condition (no stains, no structural damage) are donated to local shelters and charities when possible. Items that can't be recycled or donated are disposed of at permitted solid waste facilities.
Why Fresno residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Fresno's Operation Clean Up gives you one shot per year. Miss it and you wait 12 months. Mr. Clean Junk Removal requires texting photos for quotes. College HUNKS starts at $150+. Dropcurb shows you the exact price online, starts at $79, and picks up same-day from Tower District to Woodward Park to Sunnyside.
Serving Tower District, Fig Garden Village, Woodward Park, Old Fig Garden, Sunnyside, Southeast Fresno, and 2 more neighborhoods in Fresno.
Mattress removal questions in Fresno
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