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Mattress Recycling in Tracy, CA

Mattresses go out with Tracy's free annual clean-up pickup, or can be dropped at the Tracy MRF on S. MacArthur Drive at no charge (up to 6 a day).

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

6 ways to get rid of a mattress in Tracy

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TracyNo 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. City of Tracy Annual Residential Clean-Up (bulky item pickup)City service · TracyTracy residentsFree
    How it works

    One free scheduled curbside pickup per calendar year for residential properties inside Tracy city limits with City utility service: up to ten 32-gallon bags plus two large furniture or appliance items. Schedule with Tracy Disposal, (209) 835-0601.

    Cost & rules
    • One free pickup per calendar year; two large items plus up to ten 32-gallon bags. Schedule with Tracy Disposal (209) 835-0601.
    • Set out no earlier than the night before and by 4 a.m. on the scheduled day.

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  3. Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer (public disposal)Pickup service · TracyFree
    How it works

    Public disposal and materials processing facility at 30703 South MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 (209-832-2355); open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Per-item fees for appliances, tires and some e-waste; TVs and up to 6 mattresses/box springs a day at no charge. No hazardous waste.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Each unit beyond 6 per day per vehicle (plus load weight)$17.50

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  4. North County Recycling Center and Sanitary LandfillCounty service · San Joaquin CountyOpen to everyoneFree
    How it works

    San Joaquin County site at 17720 E. Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240 (unincorporated San Joaquin County). Hours: Monday–Sunday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Additional mattress or box spring$20
    • No-charge limits require proof of San Joaquin County residency; no cash (cards or business checks).

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  5. Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer StationCounty service · San Joaquin CountyOpen to everyoneFree
    How it works

    San Joaquin County site at 2323 E. Lovelace Road, Manteca, CA 95336 (unincorporated San Joaquin County). Hours: Monday–Sunday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Additional mattress or box spring$20
    • No-charge limits require proof of San Joaquin County residency; no cash (cards or business checks).

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  6. 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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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

  • San Joaquin County: North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill price sheet (effective January 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division · effective January 1, 2026
    • Proof of San Joaquin County residency is required for special waste at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses or box springs: residents up to ten per trip at no charge; additional units $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Additional mattresses or box springs are $20.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • San Joaquin County: Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station price sheet (effective January 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division · effective January 1, 2026
    • Proof of San Joaquin County residency is required for special waste at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses or box springs: residents up to ten per trip at no charge; additional units $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Additional mattresses or box springs are $20.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annual Residential Clean-Up Program (opens in new tab) · Tracy Delta Solid Waste Management
    • Each residential property within Tracy city limits is eligible for one free Annual Residential Clean-Up per calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Two large furniture or appliance items, e.g. sofas, mattresses, refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annual Residential Bulky Items Pick-Up Program (opens in new tab) · City of Tracy
    • Residents can set out up to ten 32-gallon bags and two furniture items such as appliances, mattress sets or sofas. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only for residential customers inside Tracy city limits with an active, current City utility account. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule first; set items at the curb no later than 4 a.m. on the scheduled day and no earlier than the night before. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Public Disposal Pricing (opens in new tab) · Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer
    • Tracy MRF is at 30703 South MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377; facility hours Mon–Fri 8–4, Sat 8–3:30. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses, box springs and futon pads: no charge for up to 6 units per day per vehicle; $17.50 per unit beyond 6 plus load weight. 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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