How can I dispose of an old mattress?

Republic Services offers residents one On-Call Bulky Goods collection annually to get rid of unwanted items for reuse, recycling, or disposal. Your On-Call appointment must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Accepted items include:

  • Garbage – Up to two cubic yards or the equivalent of 12 32-gallon-sized garbage bags of bagged, boxed, or bundled garbage, clothing, yard trimmings, and other items. Cannot weigh more than 60 pounds each.
  • Bulky Item – Up to two large items not exceeding 200 pounds each or 3 feet by 6 feet, including appliances, mattresses, or electronics.
  • Tree trunks or branches must not exceed 2 feet in diameter and 4 feet in length, and may not weigh more than 60 pounds.
  • If you have large items such as furniture, refrigerators, freezers, sofa beds, etc. please indicate this when scheduling your appointment as Republic Services will need to send a special truck to accommodate this load.
  • Please have items set out by 4:00 a.m. on your pre-scheduled day.

Once your On-Call Bulky Goods collection has been scheduled, Republic Services will mail you a confirmation of your cleanup collection day, including guidelines on set-out, accepted materials, and other options.

Email Republic Services at infodalycity@republicservices.com to schedule your On-Call Bulky Goods collection or call 650-756-1130.

Consider donating items that can be reused. Contact San Mateo County RecycleWorks at 888-442-2666 or RecycleWorks.org for reuse and recycling options.

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