Mattress disposal is not something that would concern any of us until we buy a new mattress and suddenly have to find a way of disposing of the old one. Then your old mattress becomes one of the 7.5 million mattresses that go into landfills every year in the UK, and which have become an issue affecting our pollution levels and ultimately our environment. 

How often to replace our mattresses is a question often asked, and Which.co.uk recommends that they be replaced every 7 to 10 years depending on the quality of the mattress. After 7 years it will have been subjected to 2,555 nights of use. When you consider that each adult loses an average of half a pint of liquid a night, as well as shedding a pound of dead skin cells each year, it is apparent why mattresses need replacing. Regular cleaning is essential if you wish to make a mattress last longer. 

There are a few challenges surrounding the disposal of large awkward items from our homes. These items include mattresses, carpeting, and old appliances that we may no longer need. These cannot just be dumped at the side of the road or sent to the nearest landfill as they contain toxic substances that do not decompose easily or safely but that add to the problems of the degradation of our environment.

So before you throw away your mattress it is worth finding out if you can reuse it by either selling it on or donating it to a worthy cause. If it is in very good condition you may wish to try and sell it on one of the online Marketplaces. Obviously if it has springs sticking out or is sagging badly then no-one will want it. Otherwise donate it to a charity such as British Red Cross or try local homeless shelters. Just a word of warning if you wish to donate or sell a mattress, it has to have the fire safety label still intact. These charities will also welcome your donation of any bedding.

If you decide to get rid of it, find out from your local council if they will collect it. Depending on which council you have, you may be charged a fee. If you take it to the local tip yourself check that they will accept an old mattress. You will also need a vehicle large enough to load the mattress, as an old spring mattress is very cumbersome, although if you have a memory foam mattress, it can bend and roll, so this would make it easier to transport to the tip.

However, using a private waste removal company such as Rubbish Removal Chester is much more convenient for your mattress disposal as they will not only be able to collect your mattress when you want them to, but they will also be able to take away some of your other junk items at the same time. 

So if you are redecorating your bedroom and buying a new base and bed and need to get rid of the old bed, headboard, and maybe the bedside tables as well, Rubbish Removal Chester will be able to load all these items at the same time, quickly, and clean up the area afterwards. Using a professional waste removal company is the fastest and most convenient way of getting rid of any type of unwanted household waste, not only mattresses. 

If you are concerned about our environment and you wish for your mattress to be recycled, you are sadly one of the only about 20% who recycle their mattresses. The other 80% are shredded, sent to the landfill, or incinerated along with other waste before being converted to energy. Mattresses need to be kept out of the landfills though. They are very bulky, their components are toxic, and they take years to decompose. During this process, the soil and the groundwater become polluted because their components are non-biodegradable. Toxic gases that are released in this process also add to the problem of global warming. If you consider that the number of mattresses finding their way into landfills each year could fill Wembley Stadium five times, it is obvious that this is a major problem.

85% to 95% of the components of a mattress are able to be recycled if they are taken to recycling centres. Because of their size and the fact that they are manufactured using so many different materials, mattresses are considered difficult to recycle but the good news is that there are more and more of these recycling centres launching in the UK. These labour-intensive centres break down mattresses into their recyclable components such as metal springs and coils, synthetic foam padding, and fabrics. The metal springs can be melted down and used to make new metal products. The foam padding can be re-used to make carpet underlay. But unfortunately this process of breaking a mattress down to its basic materials is costly and laborious, so we can see why they are often sent straight to the landfill. 

So if you want your old mattress recycled, make sure that the company you use to remove and dispose of it specifically state that they will recycle it, otherwise you can probably presume that it won’t be.  

Why Use Rubbish Removal Chester for Your Mattress Disposal?

When you need a mattress disposal service, Rubbish Removal Chester can assist you. We are a local, licensed waste removal company with a good reputation, and we are ready to come to your assistance when you need us. We can help you after hours and even over the weekend if that suits you better. Try our same day removal service if you urgently need any household items removed.  

At Rubbish Removal Chester our professional team is a call away so there is no need to stress about how to dispose of large items such as old mattresses. We will remove the items and dispose of them in a responsible way, recycling where possible and using landfills as a last resort.  

We make sure that when we are finished we leave your place neat and tidy. 

Please contact us today for a No Obligation quote or fill in the Contact Form on our website: 

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