Dispose of Your Old Mattress
Tossing and turning all night because of back pain is a nightmare! Time to ditch that ancient mattress and welcome a brand-spanking-new one. Oh, the joy of picking out a fresh mattress! The wait might … Read more
Tossing and turning all night because of back pain is a nightmare! Time to ditch that ancient mattress and welcome a brand-spanking-new one. Oh, the joy of picking out a fresh mattress! The wait might … Read more
Tossing and turning all night because of back pain is a nightmare! Time to ditch that ancient mattress and welcome a brand-spanking-new one. Oh, the joy of picking out a fresh mattress! The wait might seem endless, but it’s totally worth it. Now, the real puzzle: what in the world do you do with the old one? If it’s been your dream partner for eons, it’s served its purpose. **Old mattresses are gigantic**, turning your space into a hot mess if you don’t get rid of them properly. For anyone wanting a tidier space without breaking a sweat, figuring out how to properly say goodbye to an old mattress is key. And guess what? Once you nail down how to kick that clunky mattress to the curb, your place will feel amazingly roomy. Hang tight, because you’re about to learn the ins and outs of making mattress removal easy-peasy, making room for more awesome stuff in your life!
The first thing that comes to mind is to leave it on the side of the road and wait until it is taken to the dump. However, this is a wrong solution, especially if you consider the fact that the landfills are already full of old mattresses. Each year, more than 20 million mattresses end up in landfills. Not only they are large and heavy, but they also can create dangerous conditions for workers. You should be aware that their shapes can create flammable air pockets. If you don’t want to put the well-being of landfill workers at risk, you should come up with a different way of disposal.
In case your mattress doesn’t show signs of wear and tear, and it is less than five years old, you should consider donating it. If it is not suitable to you, it may be of use to someone else. You have a variety of options to choose from when it comes to donating. For example, you can ask your friends and relatives if they need a mattress, or you can donate it to charity or the Salvation Army. Many organizations look forward to accepting mattress donations. However, if the lifespan of your mattress has expired, and it shows signs of wear, you shouldn’t donate it. Its weight can double in just a decade due to the collection of dead skin, body sweat, and dust mites, and in this case, you should think of a different way of disposal.
Recycling is an eco-friendly way of disposal, and it is a great option as most materials inside the mattress are considered recyclable. Some of them include foam, wood, metal springs, and cotton. If you choose this option, you will not only get rid of the old mattress, but you will also help protect the environment. In case your mattress is not suitable for donation, and it is very old, you should contact one of the recycling centers in your area and dispose of it in a proper way.
If the previous two options are unsuitable, you should consider throwing your old mattress away. People usually choose this solution if there is no recycling center in their area. However, getting rid of it is not as easy as leaving it at the side of the road. Most municipal trash collectors won’t accept it because of the weight, as well as the variety of materials that it is made with. If this is the case, you should get in touch with a local sanitation department or contact a dumpster rental company.
Co-founder of Counting Sheep and Sleepaholic
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