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How to get rid of a mattress in Burbank & Los Angeles

Four legal ways to get rid of an old mattress in LA County, what each one asks of you, and what not to do.

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1. Your city's bulky-item pickup

Burbank and the City of Los Angeles offer bulky-item collection for residents by appointment. It's usually the cheapest option, but you schedule ahead, the mattress has to be at the curb on the set day, and there are limits per pickup. Check your city's website for the current rules.

2. A mattress recycling drop-off site

California runs a statewide mattress recycling program (Bye Bye Mattress). Participating sites accept mattresses and box springs from residents; you bring them yourself. Look up the nearest site and its limits on the program's website.

3. Ask the store that sells you the new one

Many retailers offer to take the old mattress when they deliver the new one. Ask before you buy, and have the old one ready by the door.

4. Text Rigo a photo

If you can't wait for a pickup date or can't carry it down the stairs, Rigo takes it out of the bedroom, often the same day, and drops it where it gets recycled. One mattress is a fine job.

What not to do

Leaving a mattress on the sidewalk or in an alley without a scheduled pickup counts as illegal dumping and can bring fines. Wet mattresses or ones with bed bugs should be wrapped in plastic before anyone moves them.

Questions people ask.

Is mattress recycling free in California?

Drop-off at participating program sites is generally free for residents, within limits. A hauler like Rigo charges for the pickup and carrying.

Can I put a mattress in my trash bin?

No. Mattresses don't fit regular collection and should be recycled.

Text Rigo.

The fastest way is a text with a photo. A call, email or WhatsApp work too, in English or Spanish.

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