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Where to get rid of mattresses near Salinas, CA

We found 9 open or status-unknown disposal sites within 50 miles of Salinas, and 9 of them have rules we checked against an official website. 2 list mattresses as accepted; the closest is John Smith Road Class III Landfill, about 20 miles away. 2 post a specific fee for this item; see the quotes below.

Nearest sites and what they say about mattresses

  • Monterey Peninsula SLF · 7.5 mi · Marina, CA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention mattresses – call to confirm
  • Johnson Canyon SLF · 16.7 mi · Gonzales, CA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention mattresses – call to confirm
  • Buena Vista Drive SLF · 18.5 mi · Watsonville, CA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention mattresses – call to confirm
  • John Smith Road Class III Landfill · 19.5 mi · Hollister, CA Verified
    Listed as accepted

    Posted fee: “special handling $80.50/load. Mattresses/box springs free for San Benito County residents (up to 5 per day with ID and proof of address), then $11 each. Untarped loads $10.50 (non-commercial) or $51.50 (commercial). Household recycling and e-waste free. Cards and charge accounts only”

  • Recology San Martin Transfer Station · 28.1 mi · San Martin, CA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention mattresses – call to confirm
  • City of Santa Cruz SLF · 32.7 mi · Santa Cruz, CA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention mattresses – call to confirm
  • Kirby Canyon Recycling & Disposal Facility · 34.3 mi · Morgan Hill, CA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention mattresses – call to confirm
  • Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Facility · 38.9 mi · San Jose, CA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention mattresses – call to confirm
  • Billy Wright Landfill · 43.8 mi · Los Banos, CA Verified
    Listed as accepted

    Posted fee: “mixed trash/organics $83.75/ton ($64.25 min). Mattresses: 10 free for residents, then $5 each. Appliances $10 (non-refrigerated) / $18 (refrigerated). Cash, check, Visa, MC, Discover”

Distances are straight-line from the center of Salinas. “Listed as accepted” means the site’s official page mentions it; we quote the exact wording. We never guess for sites we haven’t checked.

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General tips for mattresses

Most landfills and many transfer stations take mattresses and box springs, but they are bulky, so many charge a per-item fee instead of (or on top of) the normal weight-based rate. Some sites refuse them outright or only take them from residents.

Other options. California, Connecticut and Rhode Island run state mattress recycling programs (Bye Bye Mattress) with free drop-off sites, funded by a fee paid when a mattress is bought; check the Mattress Recycling Council for current states and sites. Many retailers will haul away an old mattress when they deliver a new one. Cities that offer bulk or bulky-item curbside pickup often include mattresses; check your city's sanitation page.

Before you go. Some facilities require mattresses to be bagged (bed-bug rules) or dry. Ask whether the fee is per piece and whether box springs count separately.

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