The End of Landfill Returns: Why Haven's Zero-Waste Policy is a Win for Parents and the Planet

Aug 20, 2025by Chris Silva

When you buy a mattress, you’re not just buying something to sleep on you’re investing in your health, your comfort, and, whether you realize it or not, your planet. Unfortunately, for most mattress shoppers in Canada, the story doesn’t end when a bed doesn’t work out. For example, Endy Canada’s best-known bed-in-a-box brand uses 1-800-Got-Junk to collect returned mattresses. While this may sound convenient, the reality is troubling: these “comfort returns” are often hauled away and sent straight to landfill. Haven Sleep Co. decided from day one that landfill wasn’t an option. And our zero-waste policy, in partnership with Second Slumber and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), is proof that you can run a successful business without trashing the planet.

From Production to Disposal A Closed-Loop Commitment

Most brands focus on getting a mattress into your home. At Haven, we care just as much about what happens if it ever has to leave.

Sustainable Manufacturing: Every Haven mattress is made-to-order in Canada, using vegan, plant-based foams and REPREVE® recycled fabrics.
Ethical Sourcing: Our Talalay latex and CertiPUR-US® certified foams are safe for your family and the environment.
Zero-Waste Returns: If you’re not in love with your Haven mattress, it doesn’t go to waste—it goes to someone who needs it.

Second Slumber: Extending a Mattress’s Life, Not Its Landfill Time

Our partnership with Second Slumber means returned Haven mattresses are not picked up by a waste hauler and dumped. Instead, they’re sanitized, securely packaged, and resold at a fraction of their original price.

Here’s why that matters:

Parents Save Money: Families can access premium, like-new Haven mattresses at Second Slumber prices making high-quality, healthy sleep more affordable.
The Planet Breathes Easier: Every reused mattress means thousands of cubic feet of landfill space saved.
Local Impact: By handling returns in Canada, we avoid cross-border shipping emissions and keep our environmental footprint small.

Supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association

It’s not just about keeping products out of landfill it’s about building communities. 50% of Second Slumber’s profits go directly to the CMHA, helping fund programs that support Canadians struggling with mental health challenges.

For parents, that’s a powerful ripple effect: your mattress purchase could contribute to someone else getting the support they need to get back on their feet.

Why This Matters to Parents

Parents have enough to worry about sleep, budget, and the planet they’re leaving for their kids. Haven’s approach means you can:

Sleep Easier knowing your mattress is eco-friendly from day one.
Teach Sustainability by Example to your children.
Support Your Community through every purchase.

A Better Choice Than “Junk Removal”

Let’s be blunt: hauling a barely-used mattress away to landfill is lazy and wasteful. At Haven, we’ve proven there’s a better way. Our zero-waste policy isn’t just good PR it’s a promise we’ve kept for over a decade.

When you choose Haven, you’re choosing a mattress company that cares about more than just the sale. You’re choosing a product made with integrity, a return policy that respects the planet, and a brand that gives back to your community.