Mattress Recycling in Ojai, CA

Mattresses go out with a free E.J. Harrison bulky pickup, or to Gold Coast Recycling in Ventura, which the City says takes them free once a year.

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Once a year, Ojai residents are eligible for two bulky items to be collected at no additional cost; contact E.J. Harrison at 805-647-1414. (City of Ojai: Solid Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab))
E.J. Harrison: Ojai residents are allowed two bulky item pickups in a 12-month period at no charge; items include broken or old furniture, water heaters and mattresses. (E.J. Harrison & Sons: Ojai residential services (opens in new tab))

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

4 ways to get rid of a mattress in Ojai

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · OjaiNo 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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E.J. Harrison Bulky Item Pickup (City of Ojai)Pickup service · OjaiOjai residentsSources disagree on a detailFree
How it works
Ojai residents can have bulky items picked up by E.J. Harrison at no charge: the City says two bulky items once a year; E.J. Harrison says two pickups in a 12-month period. Call (805) 647-1414.
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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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Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Ojai · 5275 Colt St., VenturaOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
Where
5275 Colt St.
Ventura, CA 93003
Hours
Monday–Friday 5 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday 5 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday
Cost & rules
Mattresses
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Fees for mattresses
Minimum fee trash disposal (half a ton or less) $40.40 per visit
One set (mattress and box spring) per year free; the City describes this for Ventura residents.
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Fees for mattresses
Minimum fee trash disposal (half a ton or less)	$40.40 per visit

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

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California rules

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). Source: Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in California (opens in new tab)
Retailers may refuse to pick up a contaminated mattress; the recycling fee is not refunded in that case. Source: Bye Bye Mattress: California Retailer Pick Up FAQ (opens in new tab)

More California rules (8)

California's mattress recycling fee changed to $18.00 on April 1, 2026. Source: Mattress Recycling Council: California program (opens in new tab)
Some local governments provide free bulky item pickup; Bye Bye Mattress keeps a directory and notes which recycle with the program. Source: Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in California (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Ojai: Solid Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Ojai
- Once a year, Ojai residents are eligible for two bulky items to be collected at no additional cost; contact E.J. Harrison at 805-647-1414. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
E.J. Harrison & Sons: Ojai residential services (opens in new tab) · E.J. Harrison & Sons
- E.J. Harrison: Ojai residents are allowed two bulky item pickups in a 12-month period at no charge; items include broken or old furniture, water heaters and mattresses. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
City of Ojai: Electronics / Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · City of Ojai
- The City lists Gold Coast Recycling (5275 Colt Street, Ventura) for Camarillo, Ojai and Ventura residents: antifreeze, batteries, oil, paint and e-waste; mattresses accepted once a year free. Checked October 26, 2026.
Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station
- Gold Coast offers minimum-fee self-haul trash disposal for businesses and residents, including out-of-county loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station: Fees (opens in new tab) · Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station
- Minimum trash disposal fee (half a ton or less) is $40.40; $89.49 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station: Guidelines (what we do & do not accept) (opens in new tab) · Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station
- ABOP recycling (residential customers of Harrison Industries only) takes auto and household batteries and latex paint (limit 10 gallons, labels on cans); no oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses: one set per year for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Ventura: Bulky Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Ventura Public Works, Environmental Sustainability
- The City says Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station, the closest mattress recycling center for Ventura residents, allows one set (mattress and box spring) per year to be recycled free. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Ventura: Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction (opens in new tab) · City of Ventura Public Works, Environmental Sustainability
- E-waste disposal is free at Gold Coast for City of Ventura residents with a Ventura address; businesses pay a fee. 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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