Mattresses disposal in California
What California says to do with mattresses, read off CalRecycle's own page on 2026-08-19.
California's Mattress Stewardship Program takes used mattresses, box springs, and futons for reuse or recycling at no charge — find a drop-off site or collection event through Bye Bye Mattress. Read from CalRecycle · checked 2026-08-19
Never donate or give away a mattress or box spring that has bed bugs (Connecticut DEEP).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the California's Mattress Stewardship Program drop-off site finder.
The statute California cites is Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act (Public Resources Code sections 42985 to 42994).
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: How do you dispose of a mattress? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.