Mattress Removal in Modesto, 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 Modesto
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.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Modesto. 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 Modesto?
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 Modesto
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 Modesto?
- • 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 Modesto pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Modesto starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Modesto contracts with Gilton Solid Waste Management and Bertolotti Disposal for trash services, with bulky item pickup available by request. But scheduling requires contacting your hauler and availability varies.
City program details: Gilton Solid Waste Management and Bertolotti Disposal handle Modesto's curbside trash and bulky item pickup. Residents can request bulky item curbside pickup through Gilton's website (gilton.com) or self-haul with an appointment. Two-container collection system (green organics + black MSW).
Gilton Solid Waste Management handles bulky item curbside pickup for Modesto customers — 2 free pickups per calendar year, request through gilton.com. Bertolotti Disposal serves other Modesto areas with a similar program. Bertolotti Transfer Station (Mon-Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, closed Sundays) accepts self-haul loads. Fink Road Sanitary Landfill in Modesto serves Stanislaus County residents. Average junk removal in Modesto costs $240-$263 per job (Homeyou, 2026). LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Big Blue Junk Removal at (209) 594-3174 offers free quotes. Toss Out Junk Removal bases pricing on truck load size.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Modesto for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Modesto bulk pickup requires scheduling through your hauler.
Gilton and Bertolotti handle bulky items by request, but you need to call or submit online and wait for a scheduled pickup day. For 218,464 residents, that means competing for limited spots.
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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 Modesto residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Modesto's city program gives you 2 free bulky pickups per year, but that's it — anything beyond requires private haulers at $240-$263 average or driving to the Bertolotti Transfer Station yourself. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day curbside pickup, no phone calls, no load-size guessing.
Serving Village One, Sylvan Avenue, Bangs Avenue, Dry Creek, Coffee Road, Downtown, and 4 more neighborhoods in Modesto.
Mattress removal questions in Modesto
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