How to get rid of a mattress in Costa Mesa, CA

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Call CR&R at (949) 646-4617 to schedule a free large-item pickup and name the mattress when you book, then set it out on the date they give you.

✓ Last verified: 2026-11-05

Curbside: Yes. Costa Mesa Sanitary District solid-waste customers get three complimentary large-item pickups per year; furniture listed includes mattresses.
Bag rule: Not mentioned. Glass must have tape in a star shape.
Cost / fines: Three free pickups per year, up to 10 items each. Items must not exceed 8×4 ft or 150 lb.
Appointment: Yes. Call CR&R at (949) 646-4617 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) or submit an online request; list every item when you schedule.
Tip: Dumpster customers are not eligible — call your hauler instead. Donate usable items first. Building materials, tires, concrete and hazardous waste are not accepted.

Official source: www.cmsdca.gov

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.

Call CR&R at (949) 646-4617 to schedule a free large-item pickup and name the mattress when you book, then set it out on the date they give you.

Not mentioned. Glass must have tape in a star shape.

Three free pickups per year, up to 10 items each. Items must not exceed 8×4 ft or 150 lb.

Yes. Call CR&R at (949) 646-4617 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) or submit an online request; list every item when you schedule.