How to Dispose of an Old Mattress

Getting rid of an old mattress? Sounds simple until you try to move it. 

Mattresses are bulky, awkward, and can be surprisingly heavy! They can be difficult to move through your house, and on top of that, many municipalities won’t accept mattresses with regular trash pickup. So what do you do?

Whether you’re upgrading your bed, moving, or clearing out a property in Philadelphia, Bucks, or Montgomery Counties, here are the most common ways to dispose of an old mattress.

Some cities and private companies offer mattress recycling. It can be a great option if you have access to a facility and a vehicle large enough to transport a full-size mattress, but that’s often easier said than done.

Pros:

• Environmentally friendly
• Reduces landfill waste

Cons:

• Limited locations
• Requires transporting the mattress yourself
• Some facilities charge recycling or handling fees
• Many places require your mattress to be wrapped before arriving

A small number of charities accept mattress donations, but only if they meet certain requirements. Make sure you call the charity you have in mind before taking the mattress to them. Many donation attempts can fall through because the mattress doesn’t meet their standards. Most donated mattresses need to be:

• Completely clean
• Free of stains, rips, or odors
• Structurally sound
• Relatively new

Pros:

• Can help someone in need
• Keeps usable items out of landfills

Cons:

• Very strict acceptance rules
• Many organizations no longer accept mattresses due to hygiene regulations

You can dispose of a mattress yourself by taking it to your local transfer station, but this can be more work than people expect. For many people, especially in the city, the combination of heavy lifting, vehicle logistics, and disposal costs makes DIY mattress removal pretty inconvenient.

Pros:

• You control the timing

Cons:

• Mattresses are bulky, floppy, and hard to carry alone
• Navigating transfer stations can be loud, time consuming, and unsanitary
• Requires a truck or large vehicle
• Many transfer stations charge a flat rate per mattress
• Disposal fees add up quickly
• Risking flat tires and damage to your vehicle

If you want the mattress gone quickly without lifting, hauling, or figuring out disposal rules, trust Radius Hauling to get the job done.

At Radius Hauling, we make mattress disposal easy from start to finish:

• Fast pickup. Often same or next day
• No heavy lifting or awkward maneuvering
• Responsible disposal
• Upfront, transparent pricing
• Ideal for homes, apartments, and rentals. We even offer property managers monthly plans for bulk trash pickup, like mattresses.

Whether it’s a single mattress or part of a larger cleanout, our crew handles the job safely and efficiently.

If you’re wondering how to dispose of an old mattress without the hassle, Radius Hauling has you covered. We’ll show up on time and prepared to remove your mattress quickly. Just point, and we’ll take it from there.

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