Curbside GuideHow to dispose of a mattress in Sacramento, CA
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Quick answer
Schedule a free Household Junk Pickup through Sac311, then set the mattress out on the street no more than 24 hours before your appointment.
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- Curbside
- Yes, by appointment, for City of Sacramento residential collection customers. Mattresses and box springs are accepted in Household Junk Pickup.
- Bag rule
- Not specified by the City.
- Cost / fines
- Two free junk appointments per year, February through October, up to about 5 cubic yards (a 4 x 4 x 9 ft pile). Extra appointments and oversized piles may cost a fee; no-shows count as a free pickup.
- Appointment
- Yes. Book through sac311.org, the Sac311 app, or 311 / (916) 264-5011. The City says it stops taking junk appointments in mid to late October for leaf season.
- Tip
- Put the pile on the street (not the curb, alley or driveway) no earlier than 24 hours before and by 6 a.m. on the day, 6 ft from parked cars. Early set-outs can be fined. Cancel by 5 p.m. two business days ahead.
Official source: www.cityofsacramento.gov · www.cityofsacramento.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 Sacramento?
Schedule a free Household Junk Pickup through Sac311, then set the mattress out on the street no more than 24 hours before your appointment.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Sacramento?
Not specified by the City.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Sacramento?
Two free junk appointments per year, February through October, up to about 5 cubic yards (a 4 x 4 x 9 ft pile). Extra appointments and oversized piles may cost a fee; no-shows count as a free pickup.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Sacramento?
Yes. Book through sac311.org, the Sac311 app, or 311 / (916) 264-5011. The City says it stops taking junk appointments in mid to late October for leaf season.