How to get rid of a mattress in Pomona, CA

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Call Athens at (888) 314-0061 (or use AthensServices.com/Bulky) to schedule, then put the mattress at the curb before 6 a.m. on your collection day.

Pickup Yes
Bag Not stated as required for matt…
Cost Up to six free bulky-item picku…
Appointment Yes

✓ Last verified: 2026-11-07

Curbside: Yes — schedule a bulky-item pickup with Athens Services (City contractor). The Pomona Residential Recycling and Waste Collection Guide lists mattresses among acceptable bulky items (with furniture, refrigerators with doors removed, washers, dryers, sofas, beds, and more).
Bag rule: Not stated as required for mattresses on the Athens Pomona guide.
Cost / fines: Up to six free bulky-item pickups per calendar year for single-family residents (City page: one request per bi-monthly billing cycle free; additional within a cycle $112.71).
Appointment: Yes — call Athens at (888) 314-0061 or request online at AthensServices.com/Bulky at least 48 hours before your normal collection day. Place items curbside before 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day.
Tip: City Bulky FAQ: Athens (888) 314-0061. Leave items out until 4:00 p.m. if needed. Hazardous waste, tires, and construction debris are not bulky items.

Official source: athensservices.com · www.pomonaca.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 get rid of a mattress in Pomona?

Call Athens at (888) 314-0061 (or use AthensServices.com/Bulky) to schedule, then put the mattress at the curb before 6 a.m. on your collection day.

Does my mattress need to be bagged in Pomona?

Not stated as required for mattresses on the Athens Pomona guide.

How much does mattress disposal cost in Pomona?

Up to six free bulky-item pickups per calendar year for single-family residents (City page: one request per bi-monthly billing cycle free; additional within a cycle $112.71).

Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Pomona?

Yes — call Athens at (888) 314-0061 or request online at AthensServices.com/Bulky at least 48 hours before your normal collection day. Place items curbside before 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day.