Leave the old mattress at the curb and it can be gone today. Choose your size, see your exact price and book by 2pm for same-day pickup. You don’t need to be home.
The replacement arrives, but the old mattress is still leaning against the wall. Or moving day is coming and it’s the last thing left. Give it a pickup plan, with a price you can see before you book.
Your price, without a quote visit.
Choose the mattress size and any other items going. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review the total before payment.
A pickup day you can plan around.
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, or choose a future date shown at checkout. Arrange to have the mattress outside before pickup.
Updates until it’s gone.
Get your booking confirmation, a text when your hauler is on the way and photos when the pickup is done. No need to stay home when everything is outside and accessible.
A mattress, box spring and bed frame are separate items. Add only what you need removed, and see the combined price before booking.
Three parts. Choose only the ones going.
Mattress
Choose twin, full, queen or king / California king. The mattress choice covers the mattress itself. A topper is a different item.
Box spring or foundation
Add the non-powered support beneath the mattress separately. Choose its size. If you have a split foundation, send a photo so we can help you count it.
Frame or adjustable base
Choose the frame that matches yours. A powered adjustable base has its own option. Include these only if they are leaving with the mattress.
Mattress removal prices in South Whittier
First item / additional item
Twin Mattress$89 / $20
Full Mattress$94 / $25
Queen Mattress$99 / $30
King / Cal King Mattress$104 / $35
Twin Box Spring$79 / $18
Full Box Spring$79 / $20
Queen Box Spring$79 / $22
King / Cal King Box Spring$79 / $22
Bed Frame$79 / $29
Queen Adjustable Bed Base$114 / $44
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Book first. Then get the mattress to an accessible outdoor spot before pickup. Dropcurb handles loading and haul-away from there.
Items do not need to be outside when you book. If your building allows only a short access window, contact us before booking so we can agree on a workable plan.
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
If a new mattress is arriving, check whether your retailer is taking the old one. If you need Dropcurb, choose a day when you can have it outside. A delivery window and a pickup day are different arrangements.
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Arrange the trip outside.
Plan for doorways, elevators and interior stairs before pickup day. You arrange any indoor carrying. Use a permitted outdoor location and keep entrances and the walking path open.
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Make the right mattress easy to find.
Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation. Add a location photo and clear access notes so your hauler can identify exactly what is going.
You’re in the loop. Until it’s gone.
Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.
Athens removes bulky items, including major appliances and furniture, on request only through a Bulky Item Request. Bulky items and electronics must not be placed in the trash containers, and the hauler states that doing so may cause an interruption in service.
City cost & eligibility
The local page publishes no bulky item fee. The county mattress program states that most county haulers serving unincorporated areas, the garbage disposal districts and the residential franchise areas provide free bulky item pickup for mattresses, furniture and appliances, so confirm whether the pickup is covered and what the limits are with Athens at (888) 336-6100.
When & how
Submit a Bulky Item Request with Athens, or call customer service at (888) 336-6100, and set the items out only for the appointed day. Customer service answers Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Get it ready
Keep bulky items out of the carts, because the hauler may interrupt service for a cart that contains them, and keep the pile clear of the travel path. Automobile parts, construction and demolition debris such as dirt, concrete, tile, drywall and rock, hazardous waste, and loose or scattered building material and lumber are not accepted in a bulky pickup.
Los Angeles County runs a countywide mattress recycling program with the Mattress Recycling Council, and it lists several free options: the hauler bulky pickup, nearly twenty permanent mattress recycling collection centers, free county mattress collection events, and retailer take back that California law requires when a new mattress is delivered.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free options from the county mattress recycling program: a bulky item pickup through the waste hauler serving the unincorporated area, drop off at one of nearly twenty permanent mattress recycling collection centers, a county mattress collection event, or retailer take back required by California law when a new mattress is delivered. Mattresses and box springs are not accepted from commercial business haulers.
When & how
Request the haulers' bulky item pickup, use the county locator to find the nearest permanent mattress collection center, check the county mattress collection event calendar, or arrange take back with the retailer when a new mattress is delivered.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress dry and keep it out of the curbside carts and off the street, because an abandoned mattress is the illegal dumping problem the county program is designed to prevent. Request the pickup or drop it off rather than leaving it out, and do not send a mattress with a commercial business hauler.
Submit the Bulky Item Request with Athens first, then put the items out only for the appointed day. Keep bulky items and electronics out of the carts, because the hauler states that a cart containing them may interrupt service, and keep automobile parts, construction and demolition debris, hazardous waste and loose building material out of the pile entirely.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Los Angeles County Public Works with Athens Services
Request a bulky item pickup from Athens
A South Whittier household with furniture, a mattress, an appliance or another large item that will not fit in a cart.
Cost & conditions
The local page publishes no bulky item fee, while the county states that most haulers serving unincorporated areas provide free bulky item pickup for mattresses, furniture and appliances. Confirm the pickup and any limits with Athens at (888) 336-6100.
Arrange it
Submit a Bulky Item Request or call Athens, then set the items out for the appointed day rather than on a normal collection day.
The pickup is by request only, so a pile left out without an appointment can conflict with the county container placement ordinance. Automobile parts, construction and demolition debris, hazardous waste, and loose or scattered building material and lumber are refused.
Los Angeles County Public Works with Athens Services
Use a free county mattress recycling option
A household with a mattress or box spring that is still usable enough to recycle and does not want to pay for disposal.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Free through the countywide mattress recycling program: a bulky item pickup with the area hauler, nearly twenty permanent mattress recycling collection centers, county mattress collection events, and retailer take back required by California law when a new mattress is delivered. Commercial business hauler loads are not accepted.
Arrange it
Use the county locator for the nearest permanent mattress collection center, check the county event calendar, request the hauler pickup, or arrange take back with the retailer on delivery of a new mattress.
The permanent centers and events are spread across the county, so check the locator for the closest site rather than assuming one is nearby, and do not leave a mattress out on the street because the program exists to stop that practice.
South Whittier households mostly stay with the hauler. Request a bulky item pickup from Athens at (888) 336-6100 for furniture, a mattress or an appliance, and use the county mattress recycling program if a free drop off or retailer take back is easier. Paint, solvents, batteries, automotive fluids, pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, medical waste, medicines, used motor oil and electronic waste go to the free Los Angeles County collection events, permanent centers or S.A.F.E. centers, with a trip limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds and a refusal list that includes trash, tires and white goods. Construction and demolition material has no curbside route at all, so the container comes from Athens, and nothing hazardous should ever be left out with a cart. Unincorporated Whittier residential waste and recycling servicesCountywide mattress recycling programHousehold hazardous waste collection centers and eventsTrash collection in unincorporated areas and the container placement ordinance
Customer reviews
Less stuff. A lot less stress.
★★★★★
“Super easy service to use! They kept me up to date on the pick up and it helped ease a lot of my moving stress.”
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Mattress removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in South Whittier.
How much does mattress removal cost in South Whittier?+
The price depends on the mattress size you choose. A queen mattress is $99 as the first item and $30 as an additional item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Add any box spring or frame separately, then review your total and any applicable tax before payment.
Can I book same-day mattress pickup in South Whittier?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Have the mattress outside and accessible according to your confirmation. Your booking is for a day rather than an exact arrival time, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Is my box spring or bed frame included in mattress removal?+
The mattress price covers the mattress only. Add your box spring, bed frame or adjustable base separately if those are going too. Choose the size and type that match each item. The combined price appears before booking.
Will you carry my mattress downstairs or out of my apartment?+
Dropcurb starts outside. You arrange to move the mattress out of your apartment and down interior stairs before pickup. We load it and take it away from an accessible outdoor spot. Check your building’s access rules before arranging the move outside.
Can you pick up my old mattress when my new one arrives?+
You can choose an offered pickup day around your replacement delivery. First check whether the retailer already includes old-mattress removal, and arrange who will bring it outside if needed. Dropcurb books a pickup day, not the retailer’s delivery window. Contact us before booking if access is limited to a short time.
How do I schedule a bulky item pickup in South Whittier?+
Submit a Bulky Item Request to Athens Services, or call (888) 336-6100. The pickup is by request only, so nothing should go to the curb before the appointed day, and bulky items and electronics in a cart can interrupt service. Automobile parts, construction debris, hazardous waste and loose building material are refused, and the county states that most unincorporated area haulers provide the pickup free.Official guidance
How do I recycle a mattress in South Whittier?+
The county mattress recycling program lists free options. Request a bulky item pickup through Athens at (888) 336-6100, use the county locator for one of nearly twenty permanent mattress recycling collection centers, attend a county mattress collection event, or use the retailer take back that California law requires when a new mattress is delivered. Commercial business hauler loads are not accepted.Official guidance
What does South Whittier charge to get rid of a large item?+
The county states that most haulers serving unincorporated areas provide free bulky item pickup for mattresses, furniture and appliances, while the local Athens page publishes no fee, so confirm the pickup with Athens at (888) 336-6100. Mattress recycling is free through the county program, and the county household hazardous waste events and centers are free for county residents. Dropcurb prices a pickup separately and shows the total before payment.Official guidance
Who collects trash in South Whittier?+
South Whittier is an unincorporated community, so Los Angeles County Public Works runs the franchise and Athens Services has been the hauler for South Whittier and the neighboring unincorporated communities since September 1, 2025. Athens customer service answers at (888) 336-6100, and the collection day changes effective Monday, October 5, 2026.Official guidance
When can containers go out in an unincorporated area?+
The county code bars putting solid waste or a container at the collection point before 5:00 p.m. of the day before the scheduled collection, and bars leaving a container out after 8:00 p.m. on the day of actual collection or more than two hours after collection, whichever is later. Athens asks for the carts out by 6:00 a.m. on the collection day with the wheels against the curb.Official guidance
One less thing on your list
Give the old mattress a way out.
Choose the size. See your price. Book a pickup day in South Whittier.
