Mattress Removal in San Jose, 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 San Jose
Curb it
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.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in San Jose. 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 San Jose?
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 San Jose
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 San Jose?
- • 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 San Jose pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in San Jose, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. San Jose offers free, unlimited curbside Junk Pickup by appointment through 311 (schedule 24/7 at 311.sanjoseca.gov or call 408-535-3500), but wait times run 2-3 weeks and the program excludes construction debris. GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery (705 Los Esteros Rd) charges a $60 minimum load fee or per-cubic-yard rate (whichever is higher, rates updated July 9, 2025). No hazardous waste, wet garbage, or food waste accepted at Zanker.
City program details: San Jose free, unlimited Junk Pickup by appointment — schedule 24/7 via 311.sanjoseca.gov, dial 3-1-1, or call (408) 535-3500. Provide your service address and select acceptable items. Wait: 3-7 days to 2+ weeks depending on demand. Items set curbside up to 24 hours before scheduled date. Construction debris excluded — requires authorized hauler. Look up your recycling collection company at sanjoseca.gov for appointment date confirmation. GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility (705 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose 95134) — rates updated July 9, 2025. Site 1 hours: Mon-Fri 6 AM-5:45 PM, Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, Sun 8 AM-12:45 PM. Newby Island Resource Recovery Park (Republic Services) also accepts residential waste.
San Jose offers free, unlimited curbside Junk Pickup by appointment — schedule 24/7 at 311.sanjoseca.gov, dial 3-1-1, or call (408) 535-3500. Provide your service address and select acceptable items. Items must be set out up to 24 hours before pickup. Wait times run 3-7 days to 2+ weeks depending on demand. Construction debris excluded — requires an authorized hauler. Use the San Jose 311 app for missed pickup reports and junk pickup scheduling. Look up your recycling collection company at sanjoseca.gov for appointment confirmation — note that your 311 confirmation is separate from the hauler's appointment confirmation. GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility (705 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose 95134, phone 408-263-2384) updated gate rates July 9, 2025. Minimum CY load charge is $60 or 1 CY, whichever is more. Also operates Site 2 at 675 Los Esteros Rd. Hours: Mon-Fri 6 AM-5:45 PM, Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, Sun 8 AM-12:45 PM. No hazardous waste, wet garbage, or food waste accepted — load checking program in effect. Prices subject to change without notice. Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Facility (WM) serves San Jose and southern Santa Clara County. Newby Island Resource Recovery Park (Republic Services) also accepts residential waste. San Jose multi-family garbage service rates updated July 1, 2025. Junk King San Jose offers volume-based pricing with text-a-photo estimates — big red trucks hold 20% more than standard vehicles. College HUNKS Hauling Junk San Jose provides full-service removal with trained crews. Average San Jose junk removal costs $252-$264 per Homeyou (February 2026 data, 9,096 local projects). LoadUp charges $79 per item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK runs $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person quotes.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in San Jose for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Free junk pickup — if you can wait 2-3 weeks for an appointment.
San Jose offers free curbside Junk Pickup through 311, but with over 1 million residents competing for appointment slots, waits stretch 2-3 weeks. Construction debris isn't accepted at all. For a city with $150K median income and fast-paced Silicon Valley lifestyles, weeks of waiting doesn't work.
2-3 weeks
311 appointment wait time
1,013,240
Residents sharing the system
~$65/load
Zanker Materials self-haul rate
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 San Jose residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
San Jose's free Junk Pickup works — if you can wait 2-3 weeks for an appointment and your item isn't C&D material. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79. No calling 311, no 2-week wait, no exclusions beyond hazardous waste. Cheaper than Junk King's on-site estimate model and College HUNKS' $150+ pricing.
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