Mattress Recycling and Disposal

California's Bye Bye Mattress Recycling Program

California's Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act established a statewide mattress recycling program to reduce the number of mattresses and box springs sent to landfills.

The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC), under its Bye Bye Mattress program, administers mattress recycling throughout California. The program is funded through a recycling fee collected when consumers purchase a new mattress or box spring.

Where to Recycle or Dispose of Mattresses

San Joaquin County residents may bring eligible mattresses and box springs to the following County-owned solid waste facilities for free disposal, subject to program requirements and quantity limits:

Mattresses and box springs may also be taken to participating mattress recycling locations. Visit Bye Bye Mattress to find a nearby recycling location.

Eligible and Ineligible Items

Most mattresses and box springs discarded by California residents qualify for free recycling or disposal through the program.

Eligible items include:

  • Standard mattresses
  • Box springs
  • Futons and other qualifying mattress units

Items not accepted through the free mattress recycling program include:

  • Severely damaged, wet, twisted, frozen, or soiled mattresses or box springs
  • Mattresses or box springs infested with bed bugs
  • Mattress pads and toppers
  • Sleeping bags and pillows
  • Car beds
  • Waterbeds and camping air mattresses
  • Fold-out sofa beds
  • Juvenile products, including cribs, bassinets, strollers, playpens, and related pads
  • Infant carriers, lounge pads, and crib bumpers

Ineligible items may be disposed of as regular waste at County-owned solid waste facilities. Applicable disposal fees will apply.

Quantity Limits and Fees

Residents:

  • Up to 10 eligible mattresses or box springs per vehicle, per load, at County-owned facilities at no additional charge.

Businesses:

  • Normal facility gate fees apply.
  • Maximum of 30 eligible mattresses or box springs per vehicle, per load, at County-owned facilities.

Additional Information

For a complete list of eligible and ineligible products, visit the Bye Bye Mattress Frequently Asked Questions.

What Happens to Your Mattress After Drop-Off?

Learn how mattresses are collected, processed, and recycled through the Bye Bye Mattress program:

Solid Waste Administrative Office
1810 East Hazelton Avenue
Stockton, CA 95205
Phone: (209) 468-3066
Fax: (209) 468-3078
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Email: solidwaste@sjgov.org