How to get rid of a mattress in Sunnyvale, CA

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Quick answer

Call 408-730-7400 to book one of your two on-call pickups a year. You don't need to wrap the mattress. Or drop it off free at the SMaRT Station (up to 10 per visit).

Pickup Yes
Bag No
Cost No added charge for your two on…
Appointment Yes

✓ Last verified: 2026-11-04

Curbside: Yes. City of Sunnyvale Environmental Services confirmed by email to Curbside Guide (Nov. 4, 2026) that mattresses and box springs are on-call collection items. Single-family and multi-family residents can schedule an on-call curbside collection twice a year.
Bag rule: No. The City says mattresses don't need to be wrapped.
Cost / fines: No added charge for your two on-call collections a year. Sunnyvale and Mountain View residents can also drop qualifying mattresses off free at the SMaRT Station, up to 10 per visit; after that it's $21 each.
Appointment: Yes. Call 408-730-7400 for an on-call curbside appointment.
Tip: General garbage and recycling questions: 408-730-7262 or [email protected].

Official source: www.sunnyvale.ca.gov

Helpful supplies

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 Sunnyvale?

Call 408-730-7400 to book one of your two on-call pickups a year. You don't need to wrap the mattress. Or drop it off free at the SMaRT Station (up to 10 per visit).

Does my mattress need to be bagged in Sunnyvale?

No. The City says mattresses don't need to be wrapped.

How much does mattress disposal cost in Sunnyvale?

No added charge for your two on-call collections a year. Sunnyvale and Mountain View residents can also drop qualifying mattresses off free at the SMaRT Station, up to 10 per visit; after that it's $21 each.

Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Sunnyvale?

Yes. Call 408-730-7400 for an on-call curbside appointment.