Do you feel like your mattress is stinking and no matter what you do, you just cannot seem to use it like before? There are signs that tell you it’s time to get a new comfy mattress!
Some of the conditions you might relate to include when:
- it starts causing body pain
- you become restless throughout the day
- your mattress starts sagging
- it doesn’t provide you with enough support like it used to
- there are many broken soils or springs
- there are many bed-bugs
- you have difficulty falling asleep on it
- it has lost motion isolation abilities
There are many options out there if you want to buy a new one, but what about the one you have right now? What are you going to do it? Don’t you worry as we have different ideas on how to dispose of a mattress!
Things To Check
We understand you are tired of your current mattress. There are a few things you need to check before thinking of dumping the mattress. First, you’ll need to recheck its warranty whether you can replace it or get it into a better shape if it is damaged. There are different conditions mentioned in the warranty such as covers removal or replacement.
Other things you should consider are the state policies for mattress removal. Everything is covered inside the warranty that comes along with your mattress. If it doesn’t include removal, then you’ll need to dispose of it on your own.
Some Ways Of Disposing Your Mattress
There are different ways on how to dispose of a mattress, so suit yourself which one works best for you!
1. Recycling
It is the most environmentally and eco-friendly option. It’s always better to keep mother nature healthy to sleep healthy! You can recycle your mattress by checking if there is an option by doing a quick Google search with your zip code.
According to the Mattress Recycling Council, around 80% of mattresses can be recycled so it’s very likely that yours can too. However, you still need to do your research on this. Otherwise, there are companies like Earth911, Bye Bye Mattress, or City Resources that you can contact for recycling purposes. These will help you decide wisely.
2. Donation
Although we think recycling is the best option, however, there are cases when your mattress cannot be recycled. In such cases, you can donate it for goodwill. You can also donate it to non-profit organizations, charities, donation towns, salvation army, habitat for humanity, and other places. If you think your mattress is still in a good condition and can work for another 3-4 years but you want a new one, then you can donate it to a family as well.
If you’re donating make sure to donate a mattress that others can use too. It’s not worth donating if it is not able to be slept on anymore.
3. Reselling
This option works when you want to purchase a new one and want to get rid of the current mattress you have. If your mattress can run for 3-4 years or so, you can resell it! You can earn a few dollars with it, obviously not the original cost, but it’s always worth the price. Post about your mattress on social media or run a few advertisements and you’ll be done.
4. Repurposing
If you’re an engineer or loves to try out new things then you can always try to create new stuff by using the mattress pieces! You can try using latex or memory foam for creating new stuff in Arts class, do things with screws and wooden parts to build projects or for gardening, and you can also use the springs for decoration purposes.
The creativity is all in your head!
5. Throw it away
Perhaps you are super tired of your current mattress and it gives you terrible vibes just looking at it. In that case, why not throw it away in the dumpster? You can check the regulations of your area whether it can be dumped or not because there are some places that do not allow you to throw mattresses along the rest of the household trash.
You can try the Load-Up places that are junk removal services. It is usually located in 500 states. Then there is 1-800-Got-Junk company that picks up dumps like mattresses or other heavy objects which you cannot normally throw in the trash.
Conclusion
With these helpful tips, it’ll be easier for you to focus on getting a new mattress while simply disposing of your current one. Each tip mentioned above comes with a few conditions, so make sure to do your research well.