Free Mattress Drop-Off Sites in Fresno
California's mattress recycling program, Bye Bye Mattress, runs free drop-off sites for mattresses and box springs. The program is funded by a recycling fee charged when a new mattress is sold, so there is no charge at drop-off. The Fresno sites listed on the program's website include:
- Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS), 3457 S. Cedar Ave., Fresno. Listed hours: Monday to Friday 7 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 7 AM to 2:30 PM. Up to 10 units.
- Recyco, Inc., 4585 E. Olive Ave., Fresno. Listed hours: Monday to Friday 7 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 7 AM to 2 PM. Up to 6 units for residents.
- Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps, 1805 E. California Ave., Fresno. Listed hours: Tuesday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Fresno County residents only.
Hours and limits change, so check the Bye Bye Mattress site or call the location before you load up.
City of Fresno Bulky Item Pickup
If you pay for City of Fresno trash service, you get one free bulky item pickup per year, and mattresses and box springs are on the accepted list. Call 311 or (559) 621-2489, or use the FresGO app, to request it. The city calls back within seven business days with a date. The program takes one item per request, so a mattress and box spring may count as two. Details are on our Fresno bulky item pickup page.
Don't Leave It on the Curb
A mattress left at the curb without a scheduled pickup is treated as illegal dumping in Fresno and can be cited. If you can't get it to a drop-off site and can't wait for a city appointment, a paid pickup is the safer option.
More Questions
- Is mattress disposal free in Fresno?
- Drop-off is free at Bye Bye Mattress sites such as the Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station and Recyco. City of Fresno trash customers also get one free bulky item pickup per year.
- Will Fresno trash pick up a mattress?
- Not in your regular cart. City of Fresno residential customers can schedule a free once-a-year bulky item pickup that accepts mattresses and box springs by calling 311.
When to Call JunkCo
Call JunkCo Fresno when you want it handled for you: we carry everything out, load it, and haul it off, usually the same day in Fresno and Clovis. You get a flat-rate quote before any lifting. Related services: mattress disposal, furniture removal. Call (559) 481-8502.
Sources
- Bye Bye Mattress, Fresno Mattress Recycling, checked October 2026
- City of Fresno, One-Time Bulky Item Pickup, checked October 2026
City and county programs change. Confirm hours, dates, and rules with the agency before you go.