Mattress Disposal | Blog - The Mattress Hub

Upgrading your mattress to get better sleep is one of the best ways to invest in yourself. But, what do you do with your old mattress? Mattresses aren’t exactly something you can throw in the trash can for your weekly pickup, and they most likely won’t fit in your car to take to a disposal site. So, what are you supposed to do with your old mattress when you have a new one? Here are some ways you can switch out your mattress to make room for your new and improved bed.

Before you decide to throw out your old mattress, you should look at the condition of the mattress you’re replacing. Is it in a condition you could use in a guest room? If you don’t need to use it in your home, you could look into donating it to an organization that can use it.

Some organizations that will take your old mattress if it’s in good condition are:

Goodwill
Habitat for Humanity
His Helping Hands
Homeless shelters
Rescue Missions

If you want to get some money back from your mattress, you could also look at selling it. You can post it to online marketplaces or in neighborhood groups on social media. You might also have a friend or family member who would benefit from your old mattress. However, if your mattress is sagging, stained, has odors, or has bugs it shouldn’t be donated, sold, or reused. If your mattress is in good condition, but has some odor, you can sprinkle baking soda on the mattress, wait a few hours, then vacuum it up to see if that gets rid of the smell. You should clean your mattress before donating or selling it to make sure it’s ready for the next owner.

If you can’t donate or reuse your mattress, you can recycle your old mattress, or call your waste service and ask them about a bulk pickup. Check with local companies that will pick up and recycle your mattress if you don’t have a way to transport it to a recycling facility. If your area doesn’t have mattress recycling, you can call a junk removal company to haul off your mattress. When you purchase a mattress from The Mattress Hub, we have a white glove delivery service that includes hauling off your old mattresses for disposal or donation.

Don’t forget to check your warranty. When you purchase a new mattress, it most likely comes with a warranty that lasts for years. If you aren’t getting the comfort and support you need from your mattress or it’s showing a manufacturing defect, it might be covered under the warranty. Check the warranty details before you toss your old mattress and see if there’s information about replacing your mattress.

Are you unsure if you need to buy a new mattress? Here are some ways to tell if you need to upgrade.

Age of the mattress: Mattresses will last 7-10 years depending on the usage and how well you take care of it. If yours is older than 10 years, it might be time to replace it.

Tossing & turning at night: If you can’t fall asleep quickly or wake up with aches and pains in the morning, it might be time to find a mattress that will provide you with the comfort and support to get a deep and rejuvenated sleep.

Visible wear & tear: If your mattress is sagging, lumpy, or has indentions that don’t bounce back, it’s time to invest in a new mattress. All of these issues can reduce the comfort and support you need when you’re sleeping.

You get better sleep when you’re not sleeping on your mattress: If you find that you prefer sleeping on the couch or you get better sleep in hotel beds or guest beds, it’s time to look at your current mattress and find one that meets your sleep needs.

You have increased allergy symptoms: As your mattress ages, it can accumulate allergens, dust mites, and bacteria that can cause an increase in allergies.

If you’re ready to say “out with the old and in with the new,” stop by your local Mattress Hub store today. Our staff is ready to help you drift off to dreamland and stay there all night to wake up feeling rested and refreshed. We also offer free delivery in the state of Kansas, and with our white glove service, we’ll haul off your old mattress for you. We even work with local organizations to donate or recycle mattresses to help keep them out of landfills. Stop in today and change the way you sleep forever.