A professional organizer shares the easiest ways to get rid of a mattress you no longer need.
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Getting rid of an old mattress can be a hassle.
In other words, millions of mattresses are already crowding landfills unnecessarily.
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Doing so will save you time and energy later on.
If it meets any of these criteria, it will not be fit for donation.
However, unless it has pests orbed bugs, it can still be recyclable.
Be aware that many cities charge a disposal fee for either option.
In the middle ofa home renovationand already have a dumpster in your driveway?
Fortunately, mattress recycling programs have grown nationwide, so your first step is finding one closest to you.
Currently, theMattress Recycling Counciloperates in only four states (CA, CT, RI, and OR).
Some recycling services are free, while others may charge a small fee.
Some offer pickup services, while others will require you to drop the mattress off yourself.
