How to get rid of a mattress in Escondido, CA

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Call EDI at (760) 745-3203, wrap the mattress, and set it curbside for the scheduled bulky pickup.

✓ Last verified: 2026-11-06

Curbside: Yes — Escondido Disposal, Inc. (EDI), the City's collection partner, offers bulky-item pickup for a nominal fee per item. EDI's City of Escondido Residential Services guide lists mattresses among accepted bulky items.
Bag rule: Required — wrap mattresses before setting them out (EDI guide; special mattress bags available at hardware stores).
Cost / fines: Nominal fee per bulky item (refrigerators/freezers/ACs cost more because of refrigerant). Call EDI for current pricing.
Appointment: Yes — contact EDI at (760) 745-3203 to schedule curbside bulky pickup.
Tip: Residents also get two free cleanup coupons per year for self-haul to Escondido Resource Recovery on weekends. HHW/e-waste/batteries are appointment-only at EDI's HHW facility (1044 W. Washington Ave).

Mattress disposal bag Required here — 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 EDI at (760) 745-3203, wrap the mattress, and set it curbside for the scheduled bulky pickup.

Required — wrap mattresses before setting them out (EDI guide; special mattress bags available at hardware stores).

Nominal fee per bulky item (refrigerators/freezers/ACs cost more because of refrigerant). Call EDI for current pricing.

Yes — contact EDI at (760) 745-3203 to schedule curbside bulky pickup.