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Mattresses & box springs

Mattress Removal in Fresno, CA — Recycled Through the State Program

Mattresses and box springs collected from any room and recycled through California's statewide program, fee included.

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Overview

Mattress Removal Done Properly in Fresno, CA

Mattresses are a specific problem rather than a general one. They are not heavy, but they are unwieldy enough that one person cannot carry one down a staircase safely. They will not fit in most cars. They cannot go in the curbside bin. And in California they cannot simply be landfilled either — the state runs a mandatory recycling program with its own per-unit fee, which is why the transfer station charges for them separately.

So the mattress that was replaced in March is frequently still leaning against the garage wall in September. Sometimes two of them, because the same thing happened the year before. It is the single most common item we collect that has been sitting the longest, and it is usually the fastest job of the day once we arrive.

We collect from wherever it is — upstairs bedroom, apartment on the third floor, garage, side yard. Nothing needs to be dragged to the curb first, which matters more with a mattress than with almost anything else, because dragging it down a stairwell alone is exactly how people hurt their back. The recycling fee is inside the quoted price rather than added at the end.

What mattress pickup covers

Every size from a crib mattress to a California king, and every location from a garage to a third-floor walk-up.

Collected from any room, including upstairs
Box springs and bed frames taken at the same time
State recycling fee included in the quoted price
Bagged on collection where there is a pest concern
Taken to a facility that strips steel, foam and fiber
Multiple mattresses priced as a set
Same-day slots most weeks
No curbside placement required

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Mattress, cabinet and mirror stacked against a wall before a Fresno bedroom clear-out

What we take

Bedding Items We Collect Across Fresno

Twin and twin XL mattresses
Full and queen mattresses
King and California king mattresses
Box springs and foundations
Memory foam and latex mattresses
Adjustable bed bases
Bed frames and slats
Headboards and footboards
Crib and toddler mattresses
Futon mattresses
Sofa bed mattresses
Mattress toppers and protectors

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When to call

When the Old Mattress Needs to Go

A new mattress is being delivered and the retailer's haul-away either costs extra or was declined at checkout.

One has been leaning against the garage wall since the last replacement and is now in the way.

A rental turnover left bedding behind that the next tenant cannot be shown.

You are downsizing a bedroom and the frame plus mattress both have to go.

There has been a pest issue and the mattress needs removing without being carried through the house uncovered.

A guest room is becoming an office and the bed is the only thing standing in the way.

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Step by step

How Mattress Removal Works

Tell us how many and what size

Size and count set the price. Mention the floor it is on — a third-floor walk-up is a different job from a garage, and it is better priced accurately on the phone than revised on arrival.
Bagged first if there is a concern

Where there has been any pest issue, the mattress goes into a disposal bag before it moves. That keeps the route through the house clean and is standard practice, not an upsell.
Carried out, not dragged

Down stairs, through hallways, round the turn at the bottom. Two people and no scraped walls. Frames and box springs come out in the same trip.
Into the state recycling stream

Mattresses go to a facility under California's recycling program, where they are stripped for steel, foam and fiber rather than buried. The fee for that is already in your price.

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Pricing

Mattress Removal Pricing in Fresno

Priced per piece, with the state recycling fee included. A mattress and its box spring count as two pieces but are cheaper together than separately.

The quote covers everything

Labor, the truck, the drive and the dump fee are all inside the number you are given. There is no separate disposal charge added at the end.

Priced by volume, not by the hour

What you pay depends on how much space the load takes in the trailer. A quick job and a slow one cost the same if the pile is the same size.

The price is fixed before we load

You hear the number while everything is still on the ground. It only changes if you decide to add to the pile.

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Typical price range

Single mattress: $75 – $120
Mattress and box spring set: $95 – $160
Mattress, box spring and frame: $130 – $210
Three or more mattresses: $180 – $340

Prices may vary depending on the condition of the item.

Ranges are typical for the Fresno area and are here to set expectations, not to serve as a quote. Access, stairs, weight and how far the load has to be carried all move the number. Call and you will get a real one.

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Most jobs are quoted on the spot and cleared the same visit. There is no callout charge for the estimate.

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Hours: Mon–Sat, 7 AM – 7 PM
Estimates: Always free
Turnaround: Same day available

Why us

Nobody Should Be Carrying a Mattress Down Stairs Alone

The practical case for booking this is simple. A queen mattress is around eighty pounds of floppy, unbalanced awkwardness with no handholds. Down a straight staircase with two people it is manageable. Alone, or round a turn, it is the kind of job that ends in a strained back or a hole in the drywall — and both cost considerably more to fix than the pickup did.

It is also the fastest booking we do. Most mattress collections take under fifteen minutes from arrival to the truck pulling away, which is why we can often fit one into the same day even when the schedule looks full. If it has been leaning in your garage since spring, it can be gone this afternoon.

You deal with the owner

Same person on the phone, on the quote and on the truck. Nothing gets lost between a dispatcher and a crew.

Flat price before we load

Quoted on volume, with labor and dump fees inside the number. No hourly clock running while we work.

Same-day when we have the slot

Call in the morning and there is a real chance it is gone by afternoon. Reviews mention under-30-minute arrivals.

Donated and recycled first

Usable furniture goes to a donation center, metal goes to a recycler, and only what is genuinely waste ends up at a transfer station.

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What Fresno says

What Customers Say About Our Mattress Removal

5.0 112 Google reviews

“I had an excellent experience with fresno junk haulers. He called to say they were on their way and arrived right on time. Jeremy was professional, friendly, and got the job done super fast. He loaded a heavy couch in about 20 minutes and was very respectful of my home. I highly recommend them!”

Sharon Martinez 2 reviews · 8 months ago

“I had a great experience with Fresno Junk Haulers, Called the same day and they were able to come pick up my furniture in less than 2 hours. Very convenient polite and not expensive. Definitely recommend their services and we'll be using them again if needed.”

Maya 2 reviews · 8 months ago

“Jeremy and his associate were very professional. They were quick and made my experience hassle free. Jeremy is a great deal , the price is great. I will be using his company again and recommend ! Thank you guys!”

Liza Pryor 7 reviews · 6 months ago

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FAQ

Mattress Removal in Fresno — Common Questions

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Is there an extra fee for mattress recycling?

There is a state-mandated fee, but it is inside the price we quote rather than added at the end. California runs a mandatory mattress recycling program funded by a per-unit charge, which is why transfer stations bill mattresses separately from general waste. When we say $95 to $160 for a mattress and box spring, that is the total. Prices may vary depending on the condition of the item.

Will you take a mattress that has had bed bugs?

Yes, and please tell us before we arrive rather than after. The mattress gets sealed in a disposal bag before it is moved, which protects the route through your home and our vehicle. It is standard handling for that situation and does not change the price. What does not work is not mentioning it — that risks spreading the problem through the house on the way out.

Do I need to get the mattress downstairs before you arrive?

No, and please do not try. We collect from upstairs bedrooms, apartments and walk-ups as a matter of course. A mattress is the item most likely to cause an injury when someone attempts it alone — awkward rather than heavy, with nothing to grip. Leave it where it is.

What actually happens to a recycled mattress?

It is broken down into its components at a processing facility. The steel springs go to a metal recycler, the foam is reprocessed into carpet underlay, the fiber goes to industrial felt, and the timber from the box spring is chipped. Roughly three quarters of a typical mattress is recoverable, which is the point of the program.

Can you collect a mattress today?

Frequently, yes. Mattress pickups are quick — usually under fifteen minutes on site — which means they can often be slotted into a day that is otherwise full. Call in the morning and there is a good chance it is gone by the afternoon. If the day genuinely will not take it, we will say so rather than leave you waiting in.

Can you take the bed frame too?

Yes. Metal and wooden frames, slats, headboards and adjustable bases all go in the same visit, and we disassemble them where needed. A mattress, box spring and frame together runs $130 to $210, which is cheaper than booking the bedding now and the frame later. Prices may vary depending on the condition of the item.

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