Some places can collect mattresses, but others require you to deliver them. As soon as your new mattress arrives, your old one becomes a heavy, bulky nuisance. Still, you shouldn't just drop it in an alley or leave it by the dumpster -- your regular garbage collection service might not pick up large items routinely, and dumping old mattresses on the street is illegal in some areas. Although you can have mattresses hauled to a landfill, recycling or reusing them is more eco-friendly and less wasteful. Never resell, donate or abandon a mattress that is infested with bedbugs or other pests; these must be disposed of by professionals. Inspect the mattress for bedbugs by looking in the creases around the seams for black or red spots. Also look for stains, sagging areas and popped springs. You need to know what condition your mattress is in before you decide what to do with it. Call local thrift stores, charity shops and shelters if your mattress is in reasonably good condition and free of bugs.
Ask if they can accept a mattress as a donation, and if so, what their requirements are for the item's condition. If someone wants your mattress, have them pick it up and haul it away, or deliver it to them if they don't offer this service. and in your local newspaper to sell your used mattress if it is in good condition and free of bugs. The better the mattress's condition is, the more money you can probably ask for it; you can also set a higher price if you are able to deliver the mattress instead of having the buyer haul it away. Take the mattress to a mattress recycling facility if there is one near you. These facilities break mattresses down to their component materials and keep as many as possible out of landfills. Many of these facilities require that you bring them the mattress rather than collecting it from you, and they usually charge a small fee. Visit the International Sleep Product Association's website to check for recycling facilities in your area. If the mattress has an insect infestation, ask the recycling center what you need to do to the item before you deliver it.
Ask the retailer selling you your new mattress whether he can haul away the old mattress. Most retailers provide this service, but there's no way to tell what they do with the item afterward, so this is the least reliable way to make sure your old mattress isn't resold or reused inappropriately. Contact your regular trash collector if you can't find any other way to dispose of the mattress. Ask what you need to do to have your mattress taken to a landfill. If the item has bugs, ask if you need to do anything in particular to address this. Follow their instructions to have the mattress removed. Tip References ISPA: Recycling FacilitiesDR3 Recycling: Household Information and Mattress Recycling FAQThe Better Sleep Council: Mattress DisposalSTL Beds: Where to Donate a Used Mattress Photo Credits Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionI'l try to be as objective as a can in answering your question but the simple answer is, "No." Looking at the Sultan Hagavik model this is a lower profile marshall coil unit that contains only a single border rod and a few layers of 1.8 and 1.5 lb. density foam.
They don't list the thicknesses for the foam or the gauge of the steel for the innerspring unit. Objectively this model isn't something that I would classify or ever represent as premium adult support, and certainly not appropriate for someone with a bad back. The bed will contour to your body, but not due to any advanced design. It simply lacks support. Having seen these beds in person I have a pretty good idea on the quality of construction and methods used, but I'm not writing to disparage the product. IKEA mattresses used to come from Poland, then some were made in Mexico (recalled due to not meeting USA Flame Resistant guidelines). IBC was contracted to make some products for IKEA - not sure where this one comes from, as it's not listed on the web site. You can do so much better from a major brand with better foams, a more advanced innerspring and much better construction. and look under the BEDUCATION section for some really good objective information that will help you select a mattress.
The IKEA mattresses I’ve had were decent but whether or not ones under $300 is worth the money depends on how rested you are over time when you sleep in them. For me, I was a broke college student so anything cheap was good enough for me and no way would I buy a used mattress. However, I found that there are much better mattresses for that price budget.A good mattress is one of the most important things you can buy and since you have a bad back, it’s even more important. If you are going to buy one of the cheaper IKEA mattresses for whatever reason, you can buy one of those mattress toppers that can increase the level of comfort for your mattress. Although, with better mattresses for around the same price range out there, you might as well just buy one of those.Personally, I’d stay away from IKEA when it comes to low price point mattresses but most of their other stuff is great such as sectional sofas, desks, and bed sheets. Those laundry hamper things they sell for under $10 is also awesome.
Had mine for over 8 years.I would avoid it. We had a temporary move for work (2 year relo) and needed to get a mattress for our apartment. Bought the sultan queen and box spring. Was fine at first, but after about 18 months of two (not overweight) adults sleeping on it, it got some warping and flat spots, I had also discovered when I moved it that several of the wooden parts of the box spring (just a bunch of slats really) had broken in half. We ended up just throwing them in the dumpster. (Goodwill won’t even take this broken flimsy crap). I think these mattresses must be made for an 8 year old, 80 pound child. I think I spent about 375 on the set.Meanwhile, I have two other mattress and box spring sets. One is about 8 years old, the other is about 15 years old and now a guest bed, but was slept on everyday previously. Both sleep fine, no issues til this day.The lowdown on crib mattresses Types of mattresses What to look for when buying Important safety notes What it's going to cost you
The lowdown on crib mattressesA good mattress not only makes bedtime cozier – it supports your growing baby and keeps her safe. Consider cost, comfort, and durability, as your baby will probably sleep in a crib for up to 3 years.Browse dozens of cribs.Types of mattresses“Breathable” mattresses, made of materials that are supposed to allow a baby to breathe freely even if his or her face is pressed up against it, are getting more popular. Experts haven’t yet weighed in on their efficacy.What to look for when buyingDensity: You want high density so it’s firm enough to keep your baby safe while sleeping. Most foam mattresses don't list density on the packaging, but weight can be a good indicator. As for innerspring mattresses, manufacturers often equate the number of coils with firmness, but the gauge of the wire is just as important. Lower gauge means thicker wire, which is stronger and therefore firmer. Look for a mattress with 135 or more coils and a gauge of 15.5 or lower.
Weight: A typical foam mattress weighs about 7 to 8 pounds, although mattresses made of memory foam (an especially dense form of polyurethane) can weigh close to 20 pounds. Innerspring crib mattresses are heavier in general, weighing in at about 15 to 25 pounds. Keep in mind that you'll be hoisting up a side of the mattress, or lifting the whole thing, when changing your baby's sheet.Cleaning: Most traditional mattresses suggest spot-cleaning only. Some have removable covers that can be machine-washed. The innards of at least one crib mattress on the market can be hosed down in the tub once its washable cover is removed.Certification seals: Crib mattresses for sale in the United States must meet safety standards defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials. (The Juvenile Products Manufacturer Association does not test or certify crib mattresses.) A manufacturer's claim that a product is organic can mean a variety of things, but look for an Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification (a worldwide uniform certification), which assures you that certain flame retardants and heavy metals were not used to make the mattress.