The Best Ways to Dispose of Your Mattress
A mattress is something we use every day, for years on end. But what do you do with a mattress once its lifespan is over? Or, where is it going to end if you just receive your new mattress? The answer, it turns out, is a bit more complicated than you might think. We want to help you with some options on how to dispose of your old mattress in a way that's environmentally friendly and sustainable.
A mattress can take up to 120 years to decompose, and that is a long time! Imagine the 20,000 mattresses that are disposed of every year. It is very harmful to our environment and has serious consequences ecologically speaking. What will be the outcome in years ahead when more waste will undoubtedly become an issue?
There are a few things you need to consider before disposing of your old friend. It could be the perfect option for families in need, and they may be able to continue to use it! It will depend if its on good conditions and if there is life left in its bones!
Is Your Mattress Still Good?
It's always a good idea to think about whether or not someone can get good use out of your old mattress before you decide that it is time for an upgrade. If the answer seems like it but not sure, then take note because there are some things to consider:
- Not older than 7 - 8 years
- No permanent damage or rips on it
- Dry and mould free
- No staines
- Hasn’t been used in a home with cats or smokers
- It is Bug and Smell free
The question of whether or not someone will accept a used mattress from your home. Consider under what conditions you would like to receive a used bed - hygiene and allergies (if any), followed by health issues caused by mould growth; then other factors such as cleanliness level vs contamination risk before making this decision final!
Find a New Home for Your Mattress
If your mattress is in good condition, donating it allows you to give back to your community and help someone in need, and possibly you can get a charitable donation receipt in return.
Trying to find a new home for your mattress could be hard, but there are some charity or non-profit organizations that can help you doing it while keeping it out of a landfill.
Your old mattress may be suitable for donation if it's in good condition. It can be hard to find a new home for your mattress, but there are some charity or non-profit organizations that will help you.
- Thrift stores
- Shelters
- Crisis centres
- Group homes
- Transitional housing
- Furniture bank
- Religious organizations
- Non-profit organizations
When donating a mattress, it's important to think about the organization and their needs. If you're not sure whether they'll accept your donation or have enough space in inventory for all of your wonderful donations then don't just show up with one! Call ahead so that we can ensure there will be room on-site when transporting your mattress (and prevent any potential surprises).
Some charity organizations may have a fee, so bear in mind that it could go from $0 to $150 if they pick it up.
If recycling is not an option, there are still other ways to repurpose your old mattress. For example, you could use it as padding for playgrounds or other areas where soft materials are needed. You could also donate it to an animal shelter; many shelters use old mattresses as bedding for the animals.
Where to Dispose of Your Mattress
Mattresses are a major player in the waste cycle. But what happens if your mattress is ready to be gone once and for all? You might want to stop and think about our environment before throwing it away. As we now know, mattress disposal has become an issue recently because people do not take their time thinking through its consequences - from sending off huge numbers of old mattresses, which end up taking over landfill with serious environmental consequences. That is why a lot of recycling companies have come out along the way with the mattress industry. 
When you're ready to get rid of your old mattress, there are plenty of ways for doing so. You can choose from a list of furniture banks that will help people dispose of their unwanted items or take them locally if needed; nationwide disposal services exist too.
One who covers almost all territories is 1800gotjunk.com, an organization in charge of picking up your mattress (or other furniture), they will help to load and clean up, a 2-person team is fully licensed, and they also will take care of the disposal and environmental fees. You will need to quote on their website, fees will vary depending on the size of the mattress and location.
Signs You Need a New Mattress
When you get a new mattress, it's important to take the time and do some research on what will work best for your body. A lot of people don't know that their old mattresses might need replacing even after 8 years! Here are some telltale signs in order to find out if yours is past its prime:
- Your mattress is sagging
- Your mattress starts making noises
- It has a bad smell
- Your allergies are getting worse
- You start having back pain in the morning
- You don't feel comfortable
- Your sleeping situation has changed (pregnancy, new partner, weight change, health problems)
- Your mattress has rips or worn edges
If you're noticing any of the signs above and your mattress is starting to impact how well (or poorly) any sleep challenges you may beexperiencing for more than a week now, then it might be time for a change.
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