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Mattress Recycling in Merced, CA

Mattresses are accepted at the City of Merced bulky item drop-off site (North Hwy 59 and Yosemite Ave) for City residential refuse customers.

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

5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Merced

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MercedNo 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. Billy Wright Landfill (Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority)County service · Merced CountyFree
    How it works

    Regional landfill at 17173 South Billy Wright Road, outside Los Banos, open Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., (209) 826-1163. Merced County residents (not businesses) can drop off household batteries, liquid paint and electronic devices at no cost during normal hours, and up to 10 mattresses/box springs free. Tires are $3 (passenger) or $7 (truck) each; refrigerated appliances carry an $18 per-item charge.

    Cost & rules
    • Stack neatly in the mattress area; $5 each beyond 10 or if not stacked.

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  3. Highway 59 Landfill (Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority)County service · Merced CountyFree
    How it works

    Regional landfill at 7040 North Highway 59, Merced, CA 95348, open Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Takes household paint, batteries and electronic devices at no cost from Merced County residents (not businesses), up to 10 mattresses/box springs free from residents, and refrigerated appliances for $18 each.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Each mattress/box spring beyond 10 per load$5
    • Up to 10 free from residents; stack in the designated mattress area. Businesses pay $5 each.

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  4. 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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  5. City of Merced Bulky Item Drop-off SiteCity service · MercedMerced residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Merced bulky item drop-off site at the corner of North Hwy 59 and Yosemite Ave (listed by the Regional Waste Management Authority as 3504 N. State Hwy 59), for City of Merced residential refuse customers only; open Tuesday–Friday noon–3 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays 8 a.m.–noon. Accepts furniture, mattresses, up to 5 passenger/pickup tires, metal/appliances and household batteries; bring ID and a monthly bill.

    Cost & rules
    • City of Merced residential refuse customers only; bring a driver's license or ID and a monthly bill; Tuesday–Friday noon–3 p.m.

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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

  • Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority: Landfills (opens in new tab) · Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority
    • Billy Wright and Highway 59 landfills accept up to 10 mattresses and box springs from residents free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Stack mattresses in the designated area to avoid a $5 penalty each; loads over 10 are charged $5 per mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority
    • Certain HHW is taken during normal hours at no cost from Merced County residents only, not businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority
    • Certain HHW is accepted during normal hours at no cost from Merced County residents only; not from businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfills (opens in new tab) · Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority
    • The landfills accept up to ten mattresses and box springs from residents for free; $5 each beyond ten. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Loads with more than 10 mattresses/box springs are charged $5 per additional unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority
    • Merced battery drop-off sites: City Bulky Item Drop off Site (3504 N. State Hwy 59), Public Works (1776 Grogan Ave, 95341), City Hall (678 W 18th St, 95340), County Library (2100 O St, 95340). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Merced: Bulky Item Drop-Off Site (opens in new tab) · City of Merced
    • The City of Merced Hwy 59 Site is at the corner of North Hwy 59 and Yosemite Ave, open Tuesday–Friday noon–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City set up the drop-off site for residential customers' bulky items, such as a mattress or sofa, year round. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The site is for City of Merced residential refuse service customers only; no commercial accounts. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include furniture, mattresses, passenger/pickup tires (up to 5) and metal/appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Staff check residential service verification; two forms of proof are needed. 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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