From the latest research by Mattress Recycling Council, it is evident that around 15 to 20 million mattresses are disposed of annually in the U.S. What makes you decide to dispose of your mattress? Well, if that mattress is 7 to 8 years of use, a saggy one, and smells or makes your back experience some ache, then it should be disposed of. Disposing of a mattress is not difficult. Let’s learn how!
Let’s reflect on the best options to dispose of a mattress.
- Repurposes/ Recycling
There are companies always on the lookout to reuse mattresses’ parts such as the foam, cotton, or springs. Some available retailers charge as low as $10 to recycle your mattress. Earth 911 database, Municipal Facilities and Bye Bye Mattress have details of recycling facilities near you who charge some small fee. Also, you may request a take-back service from a retailer, which entails supplying a new mattress to replace the old one but at a lower fee. It is convenient since you will spend less, and you will not have violated the laws in any way.
- Donation
If your mattress is still in shape, clean, and not infected, then you may opt to donate it to nonprofit organizations. They take it for reuse. Among some of the organizations accepting donations include:
- Furniture Bank Association of America. – It provides home stuff at no cost or minimal charge to needy families and individuals.
- Salvation Army.
- Habitat for Humanity International.
- Goodwill.
You can as well give it away for free to an individual who needs it. It will save you the cost of calling a recycling company or the effort of tearing it apart. Platforms such as freecycle.org connect people with those disposing of a mattress within their area.
- Junk Removal Service
This method is quite applicable and beneficial to those people who do not live near recycling centers and other places that take used mattresses. This kind of service is offered by national agencies as well as private companies. Among such companies offering this service is The Green Planet Hauling.
In many cases, such companies donate and also recycle before they dispose of any mattress. It’s as a way of adhering to green disposal approaches and landfill conversation. Most Junk removal service fees depend on the numbers and sizes of mattresses.
- Rent a Dumpster
This option is best for that person disposing of a mattress and other home wastes which occupy an ample space. Also, the cost depends on the size which fits your project. At the end of it all, it’s cost-effective.
Bottom-line
You must select an option that is in line with the respective laws of your residential area. Also, dispose of mattresses responsibly as a way of preserving the environment.
