Mattress Removal in San Francisco, 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 Francisco
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 Francisco. 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 Francisco?
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 Francisco
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 Francisco?
- • 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 Francisco pick up mattresses?
Junk removal in San Francisco starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with flat per-item pricing. Recology gives residents just 2 free bulky item pickups per year (1 for multi-family units) with 1-2 week scheduling waits. After that, you're paying extra or hauling to the SF Transfer Station yourself.
City program details: Recology Bulky Item Pickup. Frequency: 2 free pickups per year for residential (1 for multi-family). Wait: 1-2 weeks. Fees: 2 free per year, additional pickups at extra cost. Schedule online or email Recology.
Recology's SF Transfer Station (501 Tunnel Ave) charges a $60 minimum per load, with standard rates of $37.20 per cubic yard. Fast Haul, a popular Bay Area hauler, starts at $50 minimum with volume-based pricing and claims 15-30% larger trucks than franchise competitors. Junk King San Francisco charges $149-$600+ with on-site estimates — call (415) 335-7970. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK operates at $150-$600+ with mandatory in-home estimates. Average San Francisco junk removal cost runs $245-256 per job.
Dropcurb picks up mattresses same-day in San Francisco for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Two free pickups per year — then you're on your own.
Recology gives SF residents just 2 free bulky item pickups per year (1 for multi-family units). Use them both by spring and you're paying extra fees or driving to the SF Transfer Station at 501 Tunnel Ave — $60 minimum per load. With 874,000 people sharing the system, scheduling fills up fast.
2/year
Free Recology bulky pickups
$60 min
SF Transfer Station per load
$245-256
Average SF 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 San Francisco residents choose Dropcurb for mattress removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item beats Recology's 2-pickup annual limit with no quota management. Cheaper than Fast Haul's volume-based rates for single items, simpler than Junk King's $149+ minimums with on-site estimates, and faster than 1-2 week Recology scheduling. Same-day pickup from Mission District to Sunset — book online in 60 seconds.
Serving Mission District, Castro, Sunset, Richmond, Haight-Ashbury, Marina, and 3 more neighborhoods in San Francisco.
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