Curbside GuideHow to dispose of a mattress in Long Beach, CA
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Quick answer
Schedule a free Special Collection online or at (562) 570-2876 and set the mattress out by 6 a.m. on your pickup day, or drop it off any time at the City's free 24/7 Mattress Drop-Off, 970 W. Chester Place.
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- Curbside
- Yes, for City-serviced accounts, through a scheduled Special Collection (furniture and other bulky items). Homes served by a private permitted hauler should contact that hauler.
- Bag rule
- Not specified on the City pages. The City only says not to place other items on top of mattresses.
- Cost / fines
- Free: each City-serviced account gets 12 Special Collections per calendar year at no extra cost (up to 8 large items or 25 bags/bundles/boxes per pickup). The City's 24/7 Mattress Drop-Off is also free for Long Beach residents.
- Appointment
- Yes. Submit a Special Collection request online (lbcity.info/specialcollection) or call (562) 570-2876. Put items at your regular collection spot by 6 a.m. on your confirmed day, not before that day.
- Tip
- 24/7 Mattress Drop-Off: 970 W. Chester Place, open around the clock for Long Beach residents only. Mattresses and box springs only, no prep or forms needed, and no staff on site to help unload. The City sends these mattresses to the Mattress Recycling Council for recycling.
Official source: www.longbeach.gov · www.longbeach.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 Long Beach?
Schedule a free Special Collection online or at (562) 570-2876 and set the mattress out by 6 a.m. on your pickup day, or drop it off any time at the City's free 24/7 Mattress Drop-Off, 970 W. Chester Place.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Long Beach?
Not specified on the City pages. The City only says not to place other items on top of mattresses.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Long Beach?
Free: each City-serviced account gets 12 Special Collections per calendar year at no extra cost (up to 8 large items or 25 bags/bundles/boxes per pickup). The City's 24/7 Mattress Drop-Off is also free for Long Beach residents.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Long Beach?
Yes. Submit a Special Collection request online (lbcity.info/specialcollection) or call (562) 570-2876. Put items at your regular collection spot by 6 a.m. on your confirmed day, not before that day.