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Box Spring Recycling in San José, CA

Box springs can go out with a no-cost San José Junk Pickup appointment booked through 311.

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

3 ways to get rid of a box spring in San José

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · San JoséNo 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 San José Junk PickupCity service · San JoséSan José residentsFree
    How it works

    No-cost curbside pickup of up to 12 large items per request for San José single-family homes and multi-family complexes, owners and renters. Book through San José 311 (dial 3-1-1 or (408) 535-3500); pickups happen on your regular collection day.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: No bed bugs, mold or fecal matter; lay flat on the street.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  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)

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

  • San José residents: Have junk to get rid of? (opens in new tab) · City of San José
    • Residents can schedule a no-cost curbside Junk Pickup through San José 311. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Junk Pickup is available at no cost for single-family homes and multi-family complexes, owners and renters. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All items must come from your residence. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Requests may include up to 12 items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items and Instructions for Junk Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of San José
    • San José Junk Pickup accepts this item with set-out instructions: No bed bugs, mold or fecal matter; lay flat on the street. 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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