Mattress Removal · University City & UTC
Mattress Removal in University City
UCSD runs on quarters, so its move-out week arrives in mid-June, a month after SDSU’s. Grad students, postdocs and biotech hires moving on leave beds in UTC towers and 1960s homes alike. We carry them out: a queen is $103, a full $94.
Quarter-End Move-Outs and Tower Turnovers
University City mixes UC San Diego students and staff with workers from the nearby biotech campuses. Housing ranges from condo towers around University Towne Centre to 1960s and ’70s single-family homes.
Towers here usually want a certificate of insurance and an elevator booking, and the City isn’t collecting bulky items, so mattresses leave by appointment either way.
University City Mattress Prices
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Full mattress | $94 |
| Queen mattress | $103 |
| Box spring | $92 |
| Bed frame (platform / metal) | $68 |
| Daybed | $89 |
Condo or House, It’s Handled
UTC Towers
Forward the building’s insurance requirements and your elevator window. The paperwork goes in before pickup.
Relocating Researchers
Leaving for a new lab? Approve the price from photos, leave a key, and get pictures once the bedroom is clear.
University City Mattress FAQs
When is the UCSD move-out rush?
Mid-June, when the spring quarter ends. Book a week or two ahead for the best choice of times.
Can you pick up from a UTC high-rise?
Yes, once the building has our insurance certificate and your elevator reservation.
How much is a queen mattress removal in University City?
$103, with the box spring an extra $92.
Where do the mattresses go?
Qualifying mattresses go to California’s recycling program rather than the landfill.
Leaving La Jolla Village Drive?
Photograph the bed — the flat price comes right back.
Get My UTC QuoteIn the lab all day? 💬 Text {{DID}} a photo later.