Mattress Removal in Riverside, 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 Riverside
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 Riverside. 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 Riverside?
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 Riverside
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 Riverside?
- • 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 Riverside pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in Riverside starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Riverside offers bulky item pickup by appointment (call 951-826-5311) plus free monthly drop-offs at Agua Mansa Transfer Station on the 3rd Saturday. But scheduling takes time and drop-off hours are limited for 314,998 residents.
City program details: City of Riverside Bulky Item Pickup — call (951) 826-5311 to schedule. Items must be curbside by 5:30 AM on appointment day. Also: FREE drop-off on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Agua Mansa Transfer Station (1830 Agua Mansa Rd, 8am-4pm) with proof of residency (utility bill).
City of Riverside limits residents to ONLY 2 bulky item appointments per year — call (951) 826-5311 to schedule. Items must be curbside by 5:30 AM. Free monthly drop-off on the 3rd Saturday at Agua Mansa Transfer Station (1830 Agua Mansa Rd, 8am-4pm) — bring utility bill as proof of residency. Riverside County landfill fees run $60.30/ton; Badlands Landfill is the cheapest local option at roughly $40 for a 2,000-lb residential load. Junk Heroes (local, free estimates) serves Riverside with full-service hauling. Junk King Riverside recycles up to 60% of every haul with volume-based pricing. A locally-owned small business at 951-338-8584 offers the most competitive rates in Riverside — no franchise fees. LoadUp starts at $79/item plus service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Average Riverside junk removal costs $75-$375 depending on load size.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in Riverside for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 bulk pickups per year. That's it.
Riverside limits residents to just 2 bulky item appointments per year — call (951) 826-5311 and hope you haven't used them both. Your other free option is driving to Agua Mansa Transfer Station on the 3rd Saturday. For 315,000 Inland Empire residents doing garage cleanouts, move-outs, and renovations, 2 pickups doesn't come close.
2/year
City bulky item appointments allowed
3rd Saturday
Only free drop-off day at Agua Mansa
$60.30/ton
Riverside County landfill disposal 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 Riverside residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
$79 flat rate with same-day pickup vs calling the city and waiting for an appointment. No driving to Agua Mansa Transfer Station on a specific Saturday. No on-site estimate vs Junk King or 1-800-GOT-JUNK making you wait at home for a quote.
Serving Canyon Crest, Wood Streets, University, Mission Inn District, La Sierra, Arlington, and 3 more neighborhoods in Riverside.
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