Although mattresses have become somewhat more affordable, they are still a large investment. A good mattress can last someone upwards of a decade or more. When they have reached their limit, however, you would think that disposing of them is not a problem. You would be incorrect, however. Taking the mattress out takes more than just moving it out the door, you need to find a company that will take care of it properly.
Most Garbage Collection Agencies Won’t Take Them
Mattresses are large and not easy to dispose of. You need to hire someone to remove them properly. Most residential trash collection companies will not take them with regular trash, which means that they will sit out at the curb until you hire a company like Jack in the Box to dispose of them correctly.
Some Mattress Brands Will Pick Them Up
If you know who your mattress brand is, sometimes they will come and pick the mattress up. They understand that landfills are filling up quickly with memory foam mattresses that take up to a thousand years to completely decompose. When you order the mattress, see if the company delivering the mattress will pick up your old one. Make sure, however, that there isn’t a large fee involved.
Shelters and Local Charities
Some charities and shelters might be interested in taking your old mattress. Before you head to one, however, make sure to call ahead. You will likely have to transport the mattress to the organization or pay a fee for them to pick it up. Many shelters and organizations are no longer accepting them due to the problem of bed bugs, but there might be local ones that are still willing to take them.
Dismantle the Mattress By Yourself and Recycle it
If donating and recycling isn’t an option, then you can go through the process of recycling the pieces of it individually on your own. Once you disassemble a memory foam bed, as much as 85% of it can be repurposed to recycled. For other types of beds, metal soils and springs can be used for scrap.
Use for Upcycling or Crafting
If you are crafty, you might be able to use parts and pieces of the mattress for other things like pillows or bench covers. Other items that you might be able to use them for are pet beds, outdoor decor and garden, bookshelves or shelving, and other household decor. For inspiration, you can check out ideas on Pinterest.
Call Junk in the Box
If you aren’t really into crafts and taking beds apart, the good news is you don’t have to be. At Junk in the Box, we will gladly remove your memory foam or spring mattress when you are done with it. Don’t take a chance of carting it around town looking for a way to dispose of it. Moving a mattress can be highly dangerous and lead to accidents on the road. It is much safer and more convenient to let your mattress be our problem!
If you are done with your mattress, getting rid of it is a lot easier said than done. Why go through the hurdles of calling around looking for someone to take it or work to break it down yourself when you can hire us to take it off of your hands? It just takes one call and we will be there to remove your mattress so that you can get a good night’s rest tonight and every night following. Contact us today to schedule your pick-up!