• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Fred's Junk Removal

Freds Junk Removal

San Diego Junk Removal and Hauling

  • Free Estimates
  • Payments
  • Junk Removal
  • Facebook
  • Phone
  • Twitter

MATTRESS RECYCLING – RECYCLE YOUR OLD MATTRESS AND BOXSPRING

June 19, 2016 by SDjunkRemoval

When you buy a new mattress or just need to dispose of an old mattress, recycling the mattresses is something many of us don’t consider. It’s not common knowledge that mattresses are filled with recyclable material.

Materials in mattresses such as wood, foam, cotton and metal springs are all recyclable. You can try to recycle your mattress yourself however keep in mind that mattresses are difficult to disassemble.

BOOK A MATTRESS RECYCLING PICK UP

Ready to recycle your mattress? Use our easy online booking for a fast and affordable BOOK ONLINE

WHY RECYCLE MATTRESS?

Each year in San Diego, up to 3 million mattresses are disposed of in local landfills. Because a mattress takes up so much space, as much as 35 cubic feet the landfills quickly fill up.

Recycling your old mattress will save much needed space.

MATTRESS RECYCLING FACTS

As much as 90 percent of most mattresses can be recovered for recycling. Fred’s Junk Removal will pick up your old mattress for a fee and have it transported to a mattress recycling facility where it will be taken it apart and recycled for the component materials.

Box springs are nearly 100% recyclable they are made up of a steel cage or wood frame and cage with and cotton and fabric outer layer, by disassembling the box spring all of these components can be separated and recycled.

WE RECYCLE MATTRESSES

Fred’s Junk Removal is a cooperating contributor of The Mattress Recycling Council operating in compliance of the Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act which requires mattress recycling in the California.

HOW TO GET RID OF AN OLD MATTRESS

We are often asked “how to get rid of an old mattress?” for the average person mattresses can be difficult to get rid of because they are too large to simply put out with the trash, and most communities frown upon placing the mattress out by the dumpster.

Many consider donating an old bed to a local charity, but it’s not that easy. Many charities in San Diego such as the Salvation Army and Goodwill will not accept used mattresses or box springs unless it’s brand new, and still covered in the plastic due to the possible bed bug or other infestations.

Another option is to simply throw away your old mattress at the Miramar Landfill, they charge a fee of between $20-45 for drop-offs. This is often not feasible for many San Diegians because a mattress and box spring does not ride well tied to the top of a Toyota Prius.

Too many folks at their wits end simply put the mattress in the garage or side yard, alley or backyard and try to forget about it. this is not a wise choice because it offers a great place for rodents and pests to live and breed. Mattresses are also treated with flame retardant chemicals that can leach out if left exposed to the elements.

Of course, the best, safest, most affordable and environmentally friendly way to dispose of your old mattress is to book and online mattress removal appointment with Fred’s Junk Removal. We will come out to your home, carry the mattress and box spring out from anywhere in the house and load it in our truck. We will ensure your old mattress and box spring are recycled and not dumped in a landfill.

MATTRESS RECYCLING FAQ

[fancyfaq category=”mattress-recycling”]

Recycling

Primary Sidebar

SEE OUR PRICES

INSTANT PRICE QUOTES

RECENT POSTS

  • $59 Junk Removal February 24, 2023
  • Curbside or Full Service Junk Removal, Whats Best For You? January 31, 2023
  • Why Choose Fred’s Junk Removal in San Diego January 30, 2023
  • Junk Removal – Get Rid Of Clutter January 26, 2023
  • The Importance of mattress Recycling January 21, 2023
  • Cheap Junk Removal in San Diego January 18, 2023
  • MATTRESS RECYCLING – RECYCLE YOUR OLD MATTRESS AND BOXSPRING June 19, 2016
  • Junk Removal Review May 30, 2015
  • We’re The Junk Removal Pros in San Diego May 25, 2015
  • Storage Unit Clean Out May 19, 2015
  • Low Price Furniture Removal – North Park 92104 May 17, 2015
  • Junk Removal – Up Front Pricing May 7, 2015
  • Allied Gardens
  • Bay Ho
  • Bonita
  • Chula Vista
  • City Heights
  • Clairemont Mesa
  • College Grove
  • Coronado
  • Del Cerro
  • Downtown
  • Eastlake
  • Encanto
  • Golden Hill
  • Hillcrest
  • Imperial Beach
  • Kearny Mesa
  • Kensington
  • La Jolla
  • Lemon Grove
  • Linda Vista
  • Logan Heights
  • Mission Beach
  • Mission Hills
  • Mission Valley
  • National City
  • North Park
  • Ocean Beach
  • Old Town
  • Otay Mesa
  • Pacific Beach
  • Point Loma
  • San Ysidro
  • Serra Mesa
  • South Park
  • Talmadge
  • University City
  • University Heights

Footer

find us on…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Tips and Info

  • $59 Junk Removal
  • Curbside or Full Service Junk Removal, Whats Best For You?
  • Why Choose Fred’s Junk Removal in San Diego
  • Junk Removal – Get Rid Of Clutter
  • The Importance of mattress Recycling

BUSINESS INFO

  • Junk Removal San Diego Blog
  • About Freds Junk Removal
  • Contact Fred
  • How It Works
  • Junk Removal FAQ
  • Junk Removal Reviews
  • Online Payments
  • Privacy Policy
  • Yelp Page

JUNK REMOVAL ESTIMATES

  • Estimates
  • Multi Items
  • Single Items

Copyright © 2023 · Business Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in