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How to get rid of a mattress in Stockton, CA
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Quick answer
Call your garbage company (green cart: Waste Management (209) 946-5711; grey cart: Republic Services (209) 466-3604) at least 2 weeks ahead to book your free Clean Sweep pickup (February–October). Put the mattress in the street in front of your home, away from vehicles, the evening before, not earlier.
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- Curbside
- Yes, by appointment through the City's Clean Sweep program (single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes). Mattresses are on the accepted list. One free pickup of up to 3 cubic yards per year, February through October.
- Bag rule
- Not specified for mattresses. The City says loose small items must be bagged or boxed (40 lb max per bag or box), or they won't be collected.
- Cost / fines
- Free once a year (up to 3 cubic yards). A bulky waste charge applies for each extra cubic yard; piles over 10 cubic yards are not picked up and are referred to Code Enforcement.
- Appointment
- Required. Call your garbage company at least 2 weeks before the date you want: Waste Management (209) 946-5711 if your cart body is green, Republic Services (209) 466-3604 if it's grey.
- Tip
- Clean Sweep runs February through October only, so a November–January pickup isn't possible under the free program; ask your garbage company. The City's drive-thru recycling events (which take mattresses and box springs) are finished for 2026 and return in 2027. Outside city limits or in County pockets, contact San Joaquin County Solid Waste instead.
Official source: www.stocktonca.gov · www.stocktonca.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 Stockton?
Call your garbage company (green cart: Waste Management (209) 946-5711; grey cart: Republic Services (209) 466-3604) at least 2 weeks ahead to book your free Clean Sweep pickup (February–October). Put the mattress in the street in front of your home, away from vehicles, the evening before, not earlier.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Stockton?
Not specified for mattresses. The City says loose small items must be bagged or boxed (40 lb max per bag or box), or they won't be collected.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Stockton?
Free once a year (up to 3 cubic yards). A bulky waste charge applies for each extra cubic yard; piles over 10 cubic yards are not picked up and are referred to Code Enforcement.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Stockton?
Required. Call your garbage company at least 2 weeks before the date you want: Waste Management (209) 946-5711 if your cart body is green, Republic Services (209) 466-3604 if it's grey.