Mattresses are just about the bulkiest item a consumer can recycle. On the plus side, you’re likely only disposing of one once every 10 to 20 years, but the size and weight means it won’t be an easy process. The good news is that mattresses contain several valuable materials like steel that increases the recycling market. However, most mattress recycling companies don’t want to deal with consumers disposing of one mattress, especially if you need it hauled away. This means your best bet is to find a hauler who will recycle it for you. Here are the four best options (in order of ease and cost) to accomplish this: Find a place near you to recycle your mattress with our Recycling Locator. Why should I recycle my mattress?Are thrift stores allowed to sell used mattresses?As mentioned above, all local affiliates are different as to what they accept. But assuming that your mattress is 10+ years old and covered in dead skin cells, don’t count on donation being an option.
St. Vincent de Paul has in California and Oregon that recycles 170,000 mattresses and box springs annually, so it’s possible your local store will accept and ship them for recycling.What types of recyclable materials are in mattresses? Are box springs recyclable?How do I dispose of air mattresses and waterbeds?What should I do with foam mattress pads, like a Tempur-Pedic mattress?Are there any state laws regarding mattress recycling?If you’ve ever tried it, you’ve likely discovered that mattress disposal is not an easy task. You can’t simply throw them in a dumpster or leave them on the curb to be picked up with your garbage. Perhaps that’s why many old mattresses unfortunately become abandoned eyesores in alleyways. But it doesn’t have to be that way.can take care of your mattress removal and help recycle it. We’ll do our best to donate it to charity whenever possible, or ensure that it’s disposed of responsibly. Instead of dealing with that cumbersome mattress yourself, call 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
and let our efficient team of professionals pick up your old bed and ensure it's disposed of properly. We can usually arrange for same day service which is convenient when you have new furniture that's being delivered or you've simply run out of space. Here's how our award winning service works: If you are a hospital, hotel, or nursing home just give us a call so we can discuss the number of mattresses that you need removed and arrange for a bulk pick up that best fits your busy schedule. If you have a mattress that's being removed due to a bed bug infestation, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can take it with advanced notice. The mattress must be wrapped with the appropriate certification from a pest control company indicating that it has been treated/sprayed already. If your mattress has bed bugs and advanced notice was not provided, we have the right to decline it as we would never want to carry them into other people's homes and businesses. One might think their old bed can be left out with the trash, but a lot of municipalities and various states do not accept mattresses as part of their collection service and may even issue a fine.
Besides, throwing away mattresses only helps to fill up our landfills faster. The eco-friendly way to dispose of an old mattress is to have it recycled. On average, about 90% of a mattress can be recovered through recycling. The wood, foam, cotton, and metal springs inside the mattress are all considered recyclable materials. Once a box spring has been broken down, its steel cage, wood frame, and cotton outer layer can all be recycled too. Similarly, memory foam, Tempur-Pedic, and latex foam mattresses are also recyclable. In the event a mattress can't be recycled due to poor condition, rest assured it will be disposed of responsibly. has been in business since 1989. As the world's largest junk removal service, we guarantee fast and efficient service with transparent rates. Ready to dispose of that old mattress? Learn more about What We Do and the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Legal Obligations for Mattress Industry Obligations vary depending on what role a company plays in the manufacturing, distribution, sale or renovation of mattresses and box springs.
Businesses not complying with the law can be prohibited from selling their products in California and face financial penalties. MRC Launches Illegal Mattress Dumping Compensation Program MRC will compensate California agencies (including California local governments, certain permitted solid waste facilities, and authorized solid waste operations) that collect illegally dumped mattresses from public rights-of-way. Mattress Producers, Retailers and Renovators Must Register will be unable to sell their products in California and could face other financial penalties. The following notices describe how the law affects different segments of the mattress industry. Participant obligations vary depending on what role the company plays in the manufacturing, renovation, distribution and sale of mattresses and box springs. California Determined Sales Tax Is Not Applicable The recycling fee is not subject to sales tax. See CA State Board of Equalization Sales Tax Determination for full details.
CalRecycle Approved the Plan, Recycling Fee and Budget On Oct. 1, 2015 CalRecycle approved the $11 recycling fee and MRC’s budget. Fee collection began on Dec. 30, 2015. Plan approval followed on Jan. 29, 2016. To view MRC’s complete implementation plan, go here. Interested in Becoming a Collection Site or Event Host? MRC is recruiting solid waste facilities (transfer stations, landfills, MRF’s, public works yards) in California interested in collecting discarded mattresses and box springs for recycling or hosting special one-day collection events. MRC will provide storage containers/trailers, transport the collected mattresses and box springs to the recycler and recycle those units at no cost to the collection site or event host. MRC will also provide reasonable compensation. If your facility is interested in participating, please fill out the form below. Large Volume Pick-Up Request MRC offers a Large Volume Pick Up Service to retailers, hotels, and educational institutions with at least 100 units to discard.