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How to get rid of a mattress in Irvine, CA
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Quick answer
Take a clean, dry mattress or box spring free to Prima Deshecha or Olinda Landfill under Irvine's Mattress Recycling Program (details in the City/WM residential service guide).
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- Curbside
- No City-named curbside mattress rule. WM bulky collection (4 free pickups per year) lists furniture, appliances and electronic waste, but not mattresses. Irvine's Mattress Recycling Program sends standard mattresses, box springs and futon mattresses free to Orange County landfills.
- Bag rule
- No bag rule is listed. Landfills will not take wet, twisted, contaminated or soiled mattresses; landfill fees apply if they reject the load.
- Cost / fines
- Mattress drop-off at Prima Deshecha Landfill and Olinda Landfill is free for acceptable mattresses/box springs/futons. WM bulky pickups (furniture/appliances/e-waste) are free up to 4 times per calendar year.
- Appointment
- Follow WM or landfill instructions for drop-off; check the City/WM residential guide for current landfill receiving rules. For furniture/appliances/e-waste bulky pickup, schedule with WM.
- Tip
- Not accepted in the mattress program: sleeping bags, pillows, waterbed/air mattresses, futon frames, bed frames, furniture, and wet or soiled mattresses.
Official source: www.cityofirvine.org
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 Irvine?
Take a clean, dry mattress or box spring free to Prima Deshecha or Olinda Landfill under Irvine's Mattress Recycling Program (details in the City/WM residential service guide).
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Irvine?
No bag rule is listed. Landfills will not take wet, twisted, contaminated or soiled mattresses; landfill fees apply if they reject the load.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Irvine?
Mattress drop-off at Prima Deshecha Landfill and Olinda Landfill is free for acceptable mattresses/box springs/futons. WM bulky pickups (furniture/appliances/e-waste) are free up to 4 times per calendar year.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Irvine?
Follow WM or landfill instructions for drop-off; check the City/WM residential guide for current landfill receiving rules. For furniture/appliances/e-waste bulky pickup, schedule with WM.
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