Break down the mattress and box spring yourself and recycle the parts. If you have the time, space, and tools, you can easily break down your mattress into recyclable parts, which some recycling centers that do not accept whole mattresses may accept instead.2021-09-21
How do I dispose of a mattress?
The best and most environmentally friendly way to dispose of a mattress is to recycle it. Throwing your mattress in the garbage means it will end up in a landfill and add to the planet's waste. According to the Mattress Recycling Council, more than 80% of mattresses can be recycled.2020-09-16
How do I dispose of a mattress and box spring?
- Donate to a Charity. Use MassDEP's Beyond the Bin Recycling Directory to find organizations near you that accept mattresses.
- Find Out if Your City or Town Has a Program. ...
- Use a Recycler on State Contract. ...
- Find a Commercial Mattress Recycler.