5 Green Ways You Can Deal With An Old, Worn Mattress
Torn shoes? Throw them out and buy new ones. Laptop broke down? Call your tech friend to fix it and ultimately get rid of it in favor of a new one. Old, damaged mattress? Throw them out…wait, how do you fit a mattress in your trash?
Also isn’t sustainable living becoming a thing? Should you really throw away your old mattress when 90% of it is actually recyclable?
You guess it, mattress disposal needs more forethought than you guessed. Don’t worry though, this blog will tell you what you can do with your mattress.
5 Ways You Can Dispose Of Your Mattress
#1 Check the Warranty
Before you decide to get rid of your mattress, you might want to take a look at the warranty of that old thing. Typically, a mattress will have a warranty of about 5 to 10 years. If anything goes wrong with it during that time, the manufacturer will offer free removal and replacement of your mattress. A lot of the suppliers also disposal services with a buyback scheme free or at nominal charges.
#2 Donate it to Goodwill
Sometimes you might have to get a new mattress before the old one’s time is up. Maybe you are moving to a new place and don’t want to lug your mattress all the way, or maybe you upgraded to a bigger bed and have no use for your smaller mattress. You can simply donate your mattress to goodwill. Other places to donate are Habitat for Humanity, Furniture Bank, homeless shelters, and local charity homes.
In view of the pandemic, many thrift stores like Salvation Army have stopped taking donations for mattresses. Before you donate, make sure you have disinfected your mattress. If you suspect a bed bug infestation, hire an exterminator to deep clean the mattress. Do not donate for the sake of getting rid of your stuff, be responsible and extend compassion. Understand that what you donate is going into someone’s house.
#3 Repurpose/Recycle Your Mattress
If you like dabbling in DIY, you can also break down the mattress into repurposable items. The metal from the springs can either be sold to a scrap metal shop or be used in little craft projects. Look online for metal wreaths, plant holders, and picture frames made from mattress strings. The foam can be used to make bedding for your pets or to reupholster old, thinning furniture. Even the wood frame can be used as firewood.
#4 Find a Buyer on Social Media
Is your mattress only gently used and you think it can fetch you a reasonable amount if you resell it? Take to social media and put out ads for it. Include the condition, dimensions, seller
‘s contact information and price. You can also list it on craigslist or marketplace. Do note that some counties have certain regulations in place about reselling used mattresses. Do a look over to make sure you are doing anything illegal.
#5 Call a Junk Removal Company
What if you are not a particularly skilled DIYer and the mattress is too worn to be donated, resold, or repurposed? The best thing you can do is hire a junk removal company. Junk B Gone can help you out. We will eliminate your bulk waste for you at affordable rates. We are responsible for your junk and will make sure it is disposed of following all state regulations. To get a free quote visit our website today!
