Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Burbank, CA
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Call (818) 238-3800 or request online, then set the mattress out the night before your trash day ($12.14 fee on your BWP bill).
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Not mentioned by the City
- Cost $12
- Appointment Yes
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- Curbside
- Yes, as a scheduled bulky item. Mattresses and box springs carry a special handling fee.
- Bag rule
- Not mentioned by the City.
- Cost / fines
- $12.14 Special Handling Fee per mattress or box spring (since July 1, 2025), charged to your BWP account. You must be the BWP account holder to schedule.
- Appointment
- Yes. Call (818) 238-3800 (Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or request a bulky item pickup online.
- Tip
- Don't put items out until the night before your trash day, and keep them at least 5 feet from fixed objects. Mattresses and box springs are among the few bulky items Burbank recycles instead of landfilling. Items from a business don't qualify.
Official source: www.burbankca.gov
Helpful supplies
- Mattress disposal bag — A sealed plastic bag keeps the mattress clean and is required for curbside pickup in some cities.
- Moving straps or a furniture dolly — Makes it easier to carry a heavy mattress down stairs and out to the curb.
FAQ
How do I get rid of a mattress in Burbank?
Call (818) 238-3800 or request online, then set the mattress out the night before your trash day ($12.14 fee on your BWP bill).
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Burbank?
Not mentioned by the City.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Burbank?
$12.14 Special Handling Fee per mattress or box spring (since July 1, 2025), charged to your BWP account. You must be the BWP account holder to schedule.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Burbank?
Yes. Call (818) 238-3800 (Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or request a bulky item pickup online.