What Do You Do With Old Mattresses?
Mattress disposal depends on the shape your mattress is in.
If your mattress is relatively new, there are no major tears or stains and it’s still in good shape you might be able to sell it on Kijiji or Craigslist.
You could also donate it. Then, someone else can continue using it, instead of ending up in the landfill.
If your mattress is not in the best shape, it has a lot of stains or is badly torn, it would be good to recycle it.
Up to 90 percent of your mattress can be broken down and recycled.
How Do You Get Rid Of Your Old Mattress?
Unfortunately, getting rid of mattresses is a mystery for a lot of people. It is not unusual to see old mattresses casually tossed in a dumpster or lying on the side of a road.
Over 20 million mattresses end up in landfills each year, and just one mattress can take up to 40 cubic feet in a landfill.
It’s worth the effort to dispose of mattresses in an environmentally responsible way.
Mattress Disposal Services – How To Recycle A Mattress
If you are up to making a few phone calls you can find a local recycling center. There are a few mattress recycling facilities in most local areas that will accept the whole mattress without asking you to break it down first.
Some cities offer a mattress pick up and recycling service through local junk removal companies. They will pick up your mattress and recycle it for you at a minimal charge, since the city is sponsoring this service.
Your local university might be a good source for suggestions for mattress disposal services since they are often in the situation because of the large numbers of students staying in-residence on campus.
DIY Mattress Recycling
If you are so inclined, and have the time and energy, you might want to take apart the mattress yourself, before taking it to the recycling centre. This is actually the most environmentally friendly way to recycle a mattress.
You can recycle:
- Wood frame
- Steel springs
- Polyurethane foam
- Outer foam
Can You Throw Out An Old Mattress?
if you can’t donate or recycle your old mattress, you can throw it away.
It’s not the most environmentally friendly option, but depending on circumstances, it’s the only way to get rid of an old mattress that is in really poor condition.
However, before you leave your old mattress out for trash pick-up, be sure to call your local municipality and find out the proper way to dispose of a mattress according to the local laws.
Sometimes there is a fine for improper mattress disposal, so make an informed decision when throwing out an old mattress.
Mattress Disposal Services
Keen On Green mattress disposal services make it easy to get rid of an old mattress.
It’s the simplest way to dispose of your mattress in an environmentally friendly way.
With one phone call, someone will pick up your mattress and haul away your mattress without you having to lift even a finger.
If the mattress is in good shape, Keen On Green will try to donate it. If that doesn’t work, they will take it to a recycling centre that will reuse as much of the mattress components as possible.
Simply schedule your free onsite estimate online or by calling or texting 778-316-8272.
Our friendly, uniformed truck team will call you before your scheduled appointment.
When we arrive, just point to the old mattress you want to be removed and we’ll provide you with an up-front, all-inclusive price.
We’ll haul your mattress away from wherever it’s located and finish by tidying up the area. Plus, we will recycle and donate whatever we can, whenever possible.
Mattress Removal And Recycling Includes:
- Inner-Spring Mattresses
- Futons
- Foam Mattresses
- Box Springs
- Old Cushions
- Platform Beds
- Mattress Foundations
- Adjustable Base Mattresses
- Latex Mattresses
- Water or Air Beds
- Gel & Pillow Top Mattresses
- Memory Foam Mattresses