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Mattress Recycling in Madera, CA

Madera's annual Citywide Curbside Cleanup (February–March) collects mattresses set apart from the rest of the pile, for single-family homes in city limits.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Madera

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

    Book online, set out your mattress 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. 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
    • Mattresses used in California, any condition or age; a futon mattress that separates from its frame counts. Not covered: crib or bassinet mattresses, sofa beds, air mattresses or water beds without upholstery, stripped mattresses, out-of-state units.
    • Check acceptable items and contact the location before you go.

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  3. City of Madera Annual Citywide Curbside Cleanup (Mid Valley Disposal)City service · MaderaMadera residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Once a year (2026: February 16–March 13, in two zones) Mid Valley Disposal collects bulky items, appliances, mattresses, electronics and metal from single-family homes in Madera city limits. Piles up to 5 × 5 × 10 ft, sorted by type; no batteries, tires, paint, hazardous waste or items over 4 ft long or 150 lbs. Program questions: Mid Valley Disposal (559) 268-0734.

    Cost & rules
    • Annual event for single-family homes in Madera city limits; set out up to 3 days before your zone date and sort items by type.

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Before you go

  1. Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
  2. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
  3. Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Madera: Annual Residential Curbside Cleanup (opens in new tab) · City of Madera
    • Only single-family homes inside Madera city limits qualify; not unincorporated areas, multi-family dwellings or businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Piles should not exceed 5 × 5 × 10 ft (about one truckload). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents separate debris, appliances, mattresses, electronics, green waste and general trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries, tires and items over 4 ft long or over 150 lbs are not collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Debris may go out up to 3 days before the scheduled cleanup date; loose debris must be bagged or boxed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Madera: 2026 Citywide Curbside Cleanup flyer (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Madera
    • The 2026 flyer tells residents to separate metal objects, appliances, mattresses and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The 2026 Madera Curbside Cleanup ran February 16 to March 13, 2026. 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.
    • When a new mattress is delivered, California law requires the retailer to offer to take back your old mattress at no additional cost (delivery fees may still apply; the retailer has up to 30 days and may refuse a mattress that poses a health or safety risk). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some local governments provide free bulky item pickup; Bye Bye Mattress keeps a directory and notes which recycle with the 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.
    • In California a futon mattress that separates from its frame counts as a mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not covered: bed frames, air mattresses without upholstery, crib and bassinet mattresses, cushions, futon frames, sofa beds, water beds without upholstery, pillows, sleeping bags, stripped mattresses and out-of-state units. 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 may refuse to pick up a contaminated mattress; the recycling fee is not refunded in that case. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council: California program (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • California's mattress recycling fee changed to $18.00 on April 1, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.

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