Curbside GuideHow to dispose of a mattress in Fresno, CA
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Quick answer
Call 311 or use FresGO to request your free once-a-year bulky item pickup, then set the mattress at the curb by 6 a.m. on the date Solid Waste gives you. Or bring it to a Free Dump Event.
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- Curbside
- Yes, for City of Fresno solid waste customers in good standing. Mattresses and box springs are accepted in the One-Time Bulky Item Pickup (once a year, by request) and in your neighborhood's yearly Operation Clean Up.
- Bag rule
- Not specified by the City.
- Cost / fines
- One-Time Bulky Item Pickup is free once per 12 months per account; extra pickups are a paid Special Haul (Master Fee Schedule). Unrequested piles are treated as illegal dumping and cited.
- Appointment
- Yes for the bulky pickup: call 311 / (559) 621-2489 or use the FresGO app; Solid Waste calls within 7 business days with a date. Operation Clean Up runs on your area's scheduled date.
- Tip
- Put the mattress out no more than 36 hours ahead and by 6 a.m. on pickup day, 1-1.5 ft from the curb where your carts go (not in alleys). Free Dump Events at the CARTS facility, 3457 S. Cedar Ave, also take mattresses; the next is Nov 14-15, 2026, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (bring a utility bill and ID).
Official source: www.fresno.gov · www.fresno.gov · www.fresno.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 dispose of a mattress in Fresno?
Call 311 or use FresGO to request your free once-a-year bulky item pickup, then set the mattress at the curb by 6 a.m. on the date Solid Waste gives you. Or bring it to a Free Dump Event.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Fresno?
Not specified by the City.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Fresno?
One-Time Bulky Item Pickup is free once per 12 months per account; extra pickups are a paid Special Haul (Master Fee Schedule). Unrequested piles are treated as illegal dumping and cited.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Fresno?
Yes for the bulky pickup: call 311 / (559) 621-2489 or use the FresGO app; Solid Waste calls within 7 business days with a date. Operation Clean Up runs on your area's scheduled date.