Massachusetts bans the disposal or transport for disposal of certain types of garbage, including mattresses. This can make it difficult to get rid of a mattress and more expensive when you do manage to dispose of it.
Most people are going to need to dispose of a mattress at one time or another. Generally, it is suggested that people replace their mattresses approximately every eight years. Although, some mattresses, such as hybrid innerspring-foam mattresses, will likely need to be replaced sooner, whereas memory foam and latex mattresses will likely last longer.
However long your mattress lasts, when it comes time to replace it, you do have some options for getting rid of your old mattress. Here are a few of them.
Ask Your Mattress Seller To Haul It Away
Some mattress companies will haul your old mattress away when they deliver your new mattress. It’s possible they will do this for free, but they will most likely charge you a fee. Still, the fee will probably be reasonable, and it is a very convenient way to deal with your old mattress.
Recycle Your Mattress
Recycling is a good option for your mattress. Millions of mattresses are disposed of every year, and a lot of these end up in landfills. This takes up a lot of space in landfills since each mattress takes up a good bit of space. So, mattresses are definitely an ecological problem. But, they don’t need to be this much of a problem since often, eighty to ninety percent of a mattress is recyclable once the mattress is broken down. But you will need to check the recycling laws for your town.
Give the Mattress Away
Another way you might get rid of your mattress is to give it away. You could ask your friends and relatives to see if anyone needs a mattress. If none of your friends or relatives want the mattress, you could post on social media to see if anyone is interested in the mattress.
Donate Your Mattress
You could donate your old mattress if it is in good enough condition. Some charities may be willing to take your mattress and give it to somebody who needs it. You could check with Habitat for Humanity. This organization helps to provide affordable housing to people that need it. They will accept gently used household items and sell them in their stores. You will need to check if the location near you accepts mattresses. Also, if you have a Goodwill donation center in your area, you could check to see if they accept mattresses.
Break Down the Mattress and Use the Parts
You can break the mattress into its separate parts and then use these parts for art projects, in your garden, or for repairs around the house. The wood has a number of uses, and the foam and padding may be useful for insulation or another project.
Use a Junk Removal Service
If you just want to quickly get rid of the mattress, you could contact a junk removal service and have them haul the mattress away. They are familiar with state and local laws and can deal with the mattress for you.
Contact Us
If you have an old mattress you need to get rid of; you can count on ABH Services Inc to dispose of it properly. Call us at (781) 941-2422 and connect with us on Facebook.