{"id":228,"date":"2015-08-12T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futonland.com\/blog\/index.php\/2015\/08\/12\/how-to-get-rid-of-your-old-mattress\/"},"modified":"2024-10-31T15:30:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T19:30:32","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-your-old-mattress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/futonland.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-your-old-mattress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Your Old Mattress The Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It happens all the time. You replace your old clunker of a mattress with a new, more supportive one. You get a great night&#8217;s sleep, while that old mattress of yours is occupying a 23 cubic-foot space in a landfill somewhere, if at all. Most landfills refuse to take in mattresses because of how difficult they are to recycle; the damage it causes to machinery makes it a very expensive process, being that the core of most mattresses includes a steel innerspring frame.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/futonland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/3994966532_c7e8ea3b66_z-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Recycling mattresses wouldn&#8217;t be a problem if they weren&#8217;t made up of foam, fiber, and steel innerspring support systems. So what do you do with that old mattress? Short answer: Get creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Give Your Mattress Away<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people don&#8217;t even think twice before dumping their mattresses on the curb. But before you dump your\u00a0styrofoam cup equivalent piece of furniture out. Consider these options if you have a mattress that is in fair shape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ask around<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell neighbors, friends, and anyone else who will listen. Get on Facebook and let everyone know that you have a perfectly good mattress to take off your hands. You may not realize it, but there are still plenty of people sleeping on non-conventional bedding arrangements such as sofas, futons, and air beds. They&#8217;ll be grateful for it and you can get rid of your mattress guilt-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Craigslist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever checked out the <a href=\"http:\/\/newyork.craigslist.org\/search\/zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free section of Craigslist<\/a> there are PLENTY of people giving away their old mattresses to takers. And if you own a quality mattress, especially one that&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/futonland.com\/bed-mattress-protectors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">encased in a mattress protector<\/a>, someone will buy it from you. There are people right now selling their used mattresses on the <a href=\"https:\/\/futonland.com\/bed-mattress-protectors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">furniture section of Craigslist for over $700<\/a>! From soiled rags to riches, you too can make a buck off your old mattress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Freecycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Craigslist isn&#8217;t the only option when you choose to recycle your old mattress. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freecycle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freecycle is a non-profit organization<\/a> that is dedicated to keeping your &#8216;junk&#8217; away from landfills and into the hands of like-minded environmentalists. Their network is made up of 5,000 groups with over 7 million members from across the globe. The service is completely free so you have no excuse for not trying it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Furniture Bank Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another non-profit with locations all over the United States. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.furniturebanks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Their organization is dedicated to helping families in need of bedding and furniture<\/a>.\u00a0If you own a car this is a great option that takes care of your needs and someone else&#8217;s. For a full listing of locations visit their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.furniturebanks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So there you have it. 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