Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Torrance, CA
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Call 855-354-5623 to schedule your free yearly Large Item Pick Up, then set the mattress out no more than 12 hours before your refuse day.
- Pickup Yes
- Bag Not mentioned by the City
- Cost Residents with City trash colle…
- Appointment Yes
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- Curbside
- Yes. Mattresses are accepted in the City's Large Item Pick Up and are recycled through the Mattress Recycling Council.
- Bag rule
- Not mentioned by the City.
- Cost / fines
- Residents with City trash collection get one free on-call Large Item Pick Up (up to 20 items) per address each calendar year. Extra pickups are available at a low cost (see the City's rates).
- Appointment
- Yes. Call 855-354-5623 (toll free), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pickup is on your regular refuse day.
- Tip
- Don't set items out more than 12 hours before pickup. Place them where recycling is picked up, at least 5 feet from your carts; items on private property won't be collected. Cancel at least one day ahead. Large Item Pick Up pauses during the post-Christmas tree recycling program. If you're getting a new mattress delivered, California law requires the retailer to take back the old one.
Official source: www.torranceca.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 Torrance?
Call 855-354-5623 to schedule your free yearly Large Item Pick Up, then set the mattress out no more than 12 hours before your refuse day.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Torrance?
Not mentioned by the City.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Torrance?
Residents with City trash collection get one free on-call Large Item Pick Up (up to 20 items) per address each calendar year. Extra pickups are available at a low cost (see the City's rates).
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Torrance?
Yes. Call 855-354-5623 (toll free), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pickup is on your regular refuse day.