How to Dispose of Old Mattresses?
If you’re waking up at night to mattress springs prodding you in the back, creaking sounds coming from underneath you, or you just can’t seem to get a good night’s sleep in your own bed anymore, then it might be time to say arrivederci to your beloved mattress.
Replacing it is one half of the job. The other is wondering how to dispose of old mattresses, enough to make many of us delay doing it altogether.
In this blog, we’re going to provide you with handy information on how to get rid of mattresses, safely and sustainably. But don’t forget, we’re a friendly team of rubbish removal experts, and we’re trained and experienced in professional mattress removal. If you just don’t feel like the manual labour, we’ll take care of the job for you.
So, let’s dive into how to dispose of old mattresses.
- How To Properly Dispose Of An Old Mattress
- Eco-Friendly Mattress Disposal & Sustainability Advice
- Make Life Easier With Professional Mattress Removal
- How To Get Rid Of Mattresses In A Blink
How To Properly Dispose Of An Old Mattress
Most councils offer one or two free hard rubbish curbside pick-ups a year, where you’ll have to leave your mattress outside your house and book in advance. However, it’s important to research these details online, as the date may not coincide with the time you decide to dispose of your old mattress, and there may be specific rules and instructions regarding what can and can’t be collected by the council, as well as maximum hard waste allowance.
If you live in the city of Melbourne, for example, bookings are essential and can be made two months in advance. If you live in a regional or rural area, you may have fewer options.
If this service isn’t available or convenient for you, you can take the mattress out of your home yourself, and drive it to a tip, otherwise known as a ‘resource recovery centre’ or ‘waste transfer station’. Note that some tips will let you dump old or broken mattresses for free, while others may charge you, so it’s vital to look up the specifics of your local tip.
Eco-Friendly Mattress Disposal & Sustainability Advice
Council pick-ups, and certainly tip dumping, are not the most environmentally friendly ways to dispose of old mattresses.
Some community waste centres do prioritise sustainability through concentrated recycling efforts and may be able to ensure more eco-friendly disposal if you scout them out online and then drop off your mattress there. But why bother going to that extra effort?
Well, a single mattress takes up almost an entire cubic metre of space and can take over a century to decompose. That means a mattress that was sent to landfill on the eve of WWII would still be breaking down today. Made from spongy material, they soak up rainwater and can subsequently become extremely heavy and difficult to move. However, many of the components in a mattress, such as the steel springs and polyurethane foam are recoverable and can be transformed into new item parts. It might take a little more work to recycle a mattress by yourself, but the planet will thank you for it.
Make Life Easier With Professional Mattress Removal
When all is said and done, however you decide to dispose of your mattress, it still involves carting a bulky and awkward item out of your bedroom, down your stairs, and to the appropriate place. Mattresses can be surprisingly heavy and difficult to manoeuvre, which is why many choose to enlist the services of a professional rubbish removal company, like our good selves at Go Easy Rubbish.
If you decide to book with us, you’ll have the whole thing taken care of in a jiffy. Not only will we save you from straining your back, but we’ll also save you a trip to the local tip or recycling centre.
And while we’re around, why not get rid of your other rubbish piled up in the garage or left over from your last redecoration? We also dispose of white goods, other large furniture items, and general household waste and rubbish. Plus, we prioritise sustainability, so you also have peace of mind that your old mattress will be recycled wherever possible.
How To Get Rid Of Mattresses In A Blink
By now, you should know how to dispose of old mattresses and understand the importance of striving to recycle them wherever possible. However, we understand that it can be a bit of schlep to find, and transport, your old mattress to the correct centre. That’s why we offer to do it for you at a reasonable, and competitive rate. We can schedule your pick-up in advance or even do same-day collection for certain Melbourne CBD and city suburbs.
If you’re seeking an environmentally and council-friendly answer to how to get rid of mattresses, Go Easy Rubbish has the answer. We’re a stress-free, efficient solution to a common household problem.
Get in touch with our team today on 0432 644 510, or send a photo or some information about the mattress you’re waving goodbye to, and receive a free quote. We’ll get it out of your way in no time, saving you a council fine and a guilty conscience.
