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? Describe what needs to be removed from your home using our custom Junk Removal service. You will receive free estimates from local handpicked pros with no obligation to book the service. All pros available in your area All of our pros are: John of All Trades AZ 1 of 1 Junk Removal Reviews from around you Tell us what you think We require comprehensive business background checks and each pro traveling to your location to pass a 6-point criminal background check. We stand behind every service. If a customer is not satisfied, we’ll make it right or give a refund.
All of our service pros have been handpicked and are required to be business background-checked, insured, and licensed if applicable. Additionally, we require any pros traveling to your location to pass a 6-point criminal background check. You can reschedule or cancel your service at any time. To reschedule, simply go to Your Orders, find your service order and click on the ‘Contact Provider’ button on Your Orders page. To cancel, click on the 'Cancel Order' button on Your Orders page. Payment goes to the pro from your secure Amazon account. Because you aren't charged until the actual work is completed, cancelling a job doesn't require a refund. The worst part of getting a new mattress is disposing of the old one. Save your back and get back some of your free time, by letting the pros at Amazon Home Services take care of you mattress removal. No matter what size your mattress or box spring, Amazon Home Services mattress removal pros have you covered. Calling a pro for mattress removal means that you won't have to worry about carrying, transporting, and properly disposing of your old mattress.
In addition, whenever possible, or mattress removal pros will donate your old mattress to those in need. in just a few steps. Simply select "add to cart" on the mattress removal service page, and then select 3 time preferences of when you would like your mattress removed. Your mattress removal pro will then respond back to you, either confirming one of your 3 preferences or suggesting an alternative time for your mattress removal You must seal any mattress or box spring in a plastic bag before placing it out with regular garbage for bulk collection. This rule will help prevent the spread of bed bugs. If you do not dispose of mattresses or box springs properly, they will not be collected, and you may receive a $100 fine. The City does not provide mattress or box spring bags or covers. You can get them at department stores, home improvement stores, and moving supply centers. You can report uncovered mattresses or box springs put out for collection. If your mattress is large (4 feet by 3 feet or larger), put it out the night before your last garbage collection day and it will be picked up by Saturday evening.
If your mattress is small (less than 4 feet by 3 feet), put it out the night before any garbage collection day.Forget about mattress disposal! Your used bed or mattress isn’t junk. Consider this mattress disposal alternative that helps a child in need. Did you know that there is a 90% chance that your mattress can be cleaned and sanitized by us and gifted to a local child who does not have a bed? There are over 5000 kids in Kansas City without their own bed to sleep on. And while many people call junk removal or have their mattress store dispose of the old mattress, we can turn your old mattress into a life-changing gift. For a fee likely less than junk removal, Sleepyhead Beds will come and pick up your old mattress, clean it, and then give it to a local child in need. (And since Sleepyhead Beds is a 501c3 non-profit, your donation may be tax deductible.) So what about the other 10% of used mattresses? Those that can’t be cleaned can be disassembled and the parts recycled and kept out of a Kansas City area landfill.