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How to get rid of a mattress in Modesto, CA
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Quick answer
Book one of your two free bulky pickups with Gilton (209-527-3781) or Bertolotti (209-537-8000), or drop the mattress free at 610 S. Conejo Ave. Thu–Sat 8 a.m.–noon.
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- Curbside
- Yes. Residential solid-waste customers get two free Bulky Item Collection pickups per calendar year; mattresses, couches and chairs are listed as accepted. Call your hauler (Gilton 209-527-3781 or Bertolotti 209-537-8000) to book.
- Bag rule
- No bag rule is listed for bulky pickup. The free Mattress Recycling Site will not take heavily soiled, wet or bedbug mattresses.
- Cost / fines
- Curbside bulky pickup is free (2 per year for single-family customers). The City Mattress Recycling Site at 610 S. Conejo Ave. is free for mattresses, box springs and futon mattresses.
- Appointment
- Yes for curbside: book with Gilton or Bertolotti and put items in the street against the curb by 6 p.m. the evening before. Drop-off at Conejo Ave. needs no appointment during staffed hours.
- Tip
- Mattress Recycling Site hours: Thursday–Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon (closed holidays). Outside those hours, leave it in the designated area in front of the gate. No camping beds, mattress pads or crib cushions.
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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 Modesto?
Book one of your two free bulky pickups with Gilton (209-527-3781) or Bertolotti (209-537-8000), or drop the mattress free at 610 S. Conejo Ave. Thu–Sat 8 a.m.–noon.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Modesto?
No bag rule is listed for bulky pickup. The free Mattress Recycling Site will not take heavily soiled, wet or bedbug mattresses.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Modesto?
Curbside bulky pickup is free (2 per year for single-family customers). The City Mattress Recycling Site at 610 S. Conejo Ave. is free for mattresses, box springs and futon mattresses.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Modesto?
Yes for curbside: book with Gilton or Bertolotti and put items in the street against the curb by 6 p.m. the evening before. Drop-off at Conejo Ave. needs no appointment during staffed hours.