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Box Spring Recycling in Fresno, CA

Box springs are on both City of Fresno bulky lists: the yearly One-Time Bulky Item Pickup and the neighborhood Operation Clean Up.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a box spring in Fresno

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FresnoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your box spring and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. City of Fresno One-Time Bulky Item PickupCity service · FresnoFresno residentsFree
    How it works

    Once a year, City of Fresno residential solid waste customers can request a free curbside pickup of a single bulky item (couch, mattress, dresser, stove and similar) through 311 or FresGO.

    Cost & rules
    • One item, once per year per account; request through 311 or FresGO and set out no more than 36 hours before the date.

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  3. Bye Bye Mattress California (Mattress Recycling Council)Nonprofit service · CaliforniaCalifornia residentsFree
    How it works

    California mattress stewardship program run by the Mattress Recycling Council with CalRecycle oversight. Mattresses and box springs (foundations) used in California can be dropped off at no additional cost at more than 240 participating permanent sites and about 100 events a year; check the Bye Bye Mattress locator and contact the site first.

    Cost & rules
    • Box springs (foundations) used in California, any condition or age.
    • Check acceptable items and contact the location before you go.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Fresno Operation Clean Up (annual curbside bulky pickup)City service · FresnoFresno residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Once a year on a neighborhood schedule, City of Fresno residential customers can set out up to 10 cubic yards of bulky items (furniture, mattresses, appliances except refrigerators). Check the date with the City lookup tool or 311.

    Cost & rules
    • Annual, on a scheduled date by neighborhood; up to 10 cubic yards in two piles (yard clippings separate).
    • Set out no earlier than 7 days before and by 6 a.m. on the day.

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Before you go

  1. Don’t assume a box spring is priced like a mattress; ask separately.
  2. Tell the operator if it’s a split (two-piece) box spring; some charge per piece.
  3. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs before you go.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Fresno: One-Time Bulky Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities
    • The One-Time Bulky Item Pickup is available once a year at no extra cost to City of Fresno residential solid waste customers in good standing. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The program is for single bulky items too large for the City carts. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Request by calling 3-1-1 or (559) 621-CITY (2489) or through FresGO; Solid Waste calls within seven business days with a date. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include bookcases, box springs, carpet, chairs, couch/sofa, desks, dressers, mattresses, recliners, stoves/ovens, tables and drained water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Limited to Fresno residents who pay for City of Fresno solid waste collection and whose account is in good standing. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Fresno: Operation Clean Up (opens in new tab) · City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities
    • Once a year, residents may place items too large for regular trash collection at the curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only residences that pay for solid waste service on their utility bill are serviced; multifamily buildings of four or more units are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted: mattresses and box springs, furniture and appliances (no refrigerators or freezers), boxes and cardboard, cabinets, and cut yard debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Limited to 10 cubic yards, about two 8 × 4 × 4 ft piles. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Set out no earlier than 7 days before and by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day; check the date with the lookup tool or 311. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in California (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Bye Bye Mattress lets you drop off an old mattress at no additional cost at participating locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Before going, check acceptable items and contact the location with questions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses can drop off units at no cost at participating locations, but unit limits may apply and an appointment may be required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses with at least 100 mattresses can arrange a pickup through the Commercial Volume Program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: What's Accepted/Unaccepted in California (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Mattresses and foundations (box springs) used and discarded by California consumers, individuals or businesses, qualify for no-cost drop-off in any condition and of any age. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A box spring, also called a foundation, is the fabric-covered base that supports the mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-state mattresses and foundations (not from a California consumer or not used in California) are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: California Retailer Pick Up FAQ (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Retailers must collect the recycling fee on all mattress and box spring purchases. Checked October 26, 2026.

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