Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Lancaster, CA
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Schedule a bulky pickup with WM at least 48 hours ahead, wrap the mattress, and set it out with your other bulky items on the confirmed day.
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Required
- Cost Four free pickups/year of up to…
- Appointment Yes
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- Curbside
- Yes — WM's City of Lancaster Residential Service Guide says residential customers get four free bulky-item pickups per year (up to four items each). Acceptable bulky items include furniture such as chairs, sofas, and mattresses (wrapped).
- Bag rule
- Required — mattresses must be wrapped for bulky pickup (WM Lancaster service guide).
- Cost / fines
- Four free pickups/year of up to four items each; additional pickups or items for an extra charge.
- Appointment
- Yes — schedule on the WM website/app or call Customer Service at (661) 947-7197 at least 48 hours before your regular service day.
- Tip
- Non-acceptable bulky: HHW (paint/oil/batteries), spas, pianos, camper shells, and items needing more than two people to handle. Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (Palmdale) takes HHW on the 1st and 3rd Saturday monthly.
Official source: home.wm.com
Helpful supplies
- 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.
FAQ
How do I get rid of a mattress in Lancaster?
Schedule a bulky pickup with WM at least 48 hours ahead, wrap the mattress, and set it out with your other bulky items on the confirmed day.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Lancaster?
Required — mattresses must be wrapped for bulky pickup (WM Lancaster service guide).
How much does mattress disposal cost in Lancaster?
Four free pickups/year of up to four items each; additional pickups or items for an extra charge.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Lancaster?
Yes — schedule on the WM website/app or call Customer Service at (661) 947-7197 at least 48 hours before your regular service day.