Some items are easy to recycle, like a plastic bottle or newspaper.
Who would want our old mattresses, anyway?
Turns out, plenty of people.
(If its next door, theres no reason you cant lug a mattress there yourself.)
Your next step is to do an online search for local bulk waste collection programs.
If they offer a recycling option, theyll haul it to a facility on your behalf.
(Its typically a free service, too.)
Often times, youmightbe responsible for sealing the mattress in a plastic bag to avoid bed bugs.
it’s possible for you to usually find this plastic at hardware stores.
you could do an online search for local junk removal companies or use a nationwide program like1-800-GOT-JUNKandLoad Up.
Both programs will bring your mattresses to nearby recycling facilities or donate them.
Some states make it easier on you, too.
Ask your replacement mattress company to haul it away
So youve found a new mattress!
Often times, a company may offer to take your old mattress away.
In these cases, request that the mattress is taken to a nearby recycling facility.
You may also be responsible for a small fee, too.
(Consumer Affairsestimates $30.
Some companies, likeCasper, provide this service for free.)
Also, be sure to check the warranty on youroldmattress.
For instructions on how to file a claim, you could consultTuckswebsite.
Generally, theSalvation ArmyandGoodwill stores do not accept used mattresses.
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