Mattress Disposal Cost in Hillcrest, CA
Most people pay $95–$150. Updated for 2026.
Local view of our Mattress Disposal cost guide — national ranges, what moves them, and every city we cover.
Trying to get rid of an old mattress in Hillcrest, CA? You are not alone — mattresses are one of the hardest household items to dispose of properly.
Most municipal trash services will not take a mattress from the curb because of bulk rules, and leaving one out can bring a fine.

Mattress Disposal in Hillcrest: what actually moves the price
Prices for mattress disposal do not change at a neighbourhood line, but disposal rules do — and Hillcrest follows the rules of San Diego, CA, which is where the transfer stations, kerbside limits and any bulky-item appointment come from.
Why mattress removal costs what it does
Landfill disposal fees keep climbing, and a mattress needs a truck plus at least one pair of hands. Prices still vary a lot between companies, which is exactly why comparing quotes is worth the five minutes.
What changes the price
Size matters — a king costs more to haul than a twin — and so does access. A mattress coming down three flights without an elevator takes longer than one waiting in the driveway.
Typical mattress disposal cost
$95 – $150
A national range, not a quote. Your actual prices come from local pros bidding on your job.
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Mattress Disposal pricing breakdown
| Service | Typical market price | JunkerClub estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Single mattress | $120 – $180 | $95 – $150 |
| Quarter truck load | $150 – $250 | $140 – $220 |
| Curbside pickup | $80 – $110 | $70 – $95 |
Estimates only. The final price depends on how much there is, how easy it is to reach, and what the pro quotes.
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Mattress Disposal in Hillcrest — common questions
How much does mattress disposal cost in Hillcrest?
Most people pay $95–$150. That is a national range for mattress disposal, not a quote — your real price comes from local pros bidding on your photos, and it moves with volume, stairs and how far the item has to travel to the truck.
Can I put a mattress out with the trash in Hillcrest?
Most municipal services will not take one from the curb under their bulk rules, and an abandoned mattress can bring a fine. Some cities run a paid bulk pickup you have to book weeks ahead; a scheduled removal is normally faster.
Does a king mattress cost more than a twin?
Yes. Size drives both truck space and how many people it takes to move it, so a king sits at the top of the range and a twin near the bottom. A box spring counts as a second item with most pros.
Are mattresses actually recycled?
Often, yes. Steel springs, foam and timber can all be separated and reused, and some states run dedicated mattress recycling programs. Pros take them to a recycler where one is within reach rather than straight to landfill.
Do I have to carry it outside myself?
No. Pros do the lifting and loading — that labor is what you are paying for. Tell them where the item sits when you post the job, because stairs and long carries change the quote.
How quickly can it be picked up?
It depends on how many pros cover your area. On our first jobs the first quote arrived within one to three days, and we email you the moment one comes in. Once you pick a pro you choose the date and time window; same-day or next-day pickup is possible when a crew has room on the truck.
What does JunkerClub charge me?
Nothing. Posting a job and collecting quotes is free, and you pay your pro directly when the work is done. The pro pays the platform a small fee only when they win the job — it never gets added to your price.
Who sets the bulky-waste and disposal rules in Hillcrest?
San Diego does. Hillcrest is a neighbourhood rather than a city of its own, so kerbside limits, bulky-item appointments and drop-off sites all come from San Diego. A private hauler can work here regardless of the boundary, but anything that depends on the municipality is the city's rule, not the neighbourhood's.
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