15 million mattresses and box springs are disposed of in America in a year, as recognised by the Mattress Recycling Council. And a vast majority of this number reaches the landfill and the incinerator where above 75% of them can be recycled. This is happening because most of the citizens are unaware of the disposal practices that can be followed and the initiative goes unnoticed. Hence, here we are answering most of the frequently asked questions about the mattress disposal idea.

  1. Can my old mattress be hauled to a dumpster? 

It is very ideal to not haul your mattress to a dumpster and rather take efficient and responsible steps for its disposal. You have a lot of options in hand like that of disposing of, recycling, donating, or even repurposing it.

  1. Does it cost extra to carry my old mattress to the dump?

The mattress cannot be carried for free to the dump. However, a nominal charge of about $15 to $50 can be taken as a dumping charge.

  1. How much is the normal price for a mattress removal service?

Old mattress removal and disposal can cost you around $75 to $150 if you are taking the help of a professional service. A retailer can also haul it away for just $5 to $30 if you are replacing it with a new one. The size of the mattress matters when you want to sell or donate it and additional costs vary accordingly.

  1. How can I get rid of my old bed for free?

The best way you can get rid of the bed is by participating in mattress donation programs. There are multiple local as well as national programs that can help you.

  1. Can I break my mattress into pieces and get rid of it?

To make the disposal easier, you can break the entire thing, but there are still chances that you need to pay disposal fees. Breaking it down will also reduce the space it is taking up in the dumpster.

  1. Can I get away from the box springs?

Depending on the service that you are using, the box springs can get easily disposed of. You can schedule a pickup or a junk hauling service can do it for you. But if done separately, you might be having to pay a lot more than usual.

However, if you are considering recycling your old mattress, Recyc-Matelas is the right choice. Contact them now.