Ways to Recycle and Reuse Old Mattresses

When a new mattress is purchased and delivered,to the local landfill, alternative uses for used
the consumer can usually opt to have themattresses abound, especially for the materials
mattress store haul away the old mattress andthat they are made of. Fasteners and buttons
box spring. There is usually a fee involved, thoughcan be removed from the old item and given to
some Los Angeles mattress stores offer this assewers and crafters for repurposing. The foam
a free service incentive to draw in buyers. If thepadding and cotton and poly-fill batting can be
customer does not want to pay a removal fee,removed and used to re-stuff couch cushions or
there are other ways to recycle old mattresses,to use in new pillows. These are the materials
mostly be reusing them in whole or in part.that make up the comfort layers of the
Reusing is the best way to recycle materials, andmattress, and also make good packing materials.
often comes with its own cost benefits.Wood from traditional style mattresses and box
Of course, many people sell used mattresses atsprings will be gladly accepted for repurposing by
discounted prices. There are many internet sitespeople who enjoy building things and fixing things
that allow people to engage in such commerce.around the home. Chances are good that these
However, many people are wary of buying usedsame persons would appreciate the donation of
mattresses, especially in areas where bed bugthe heavy duty steel inner springs, for use in new
infestations are on the rise. Donating usedprojects. These springs can be painted and used
mattresses that are in relatively good condition isin creating unique garden art.
a great alternative to trying to sell, and manyThat mostly leaves the outer fabric. This can be
charities that accept used mattresses offerrepurposed for interior decorating projects, or can
complimentary haul away services. This is often abe shredded and used to make rag rugs or as
good opportunity to see what else in the housestuffing for pillows and cushions. If it is from a
can be donated so that somebody else can getqueen mattress or king mattress, and can be
new use out of it. Many churches that sponsorremoved in one large piece, the outer fabric can
immigrant families are frequently on the lookoutalso be repurposed as a drop cloth for crafting
for gently used household items, from large andand painting. This proves that a bit of creativity
small kitchen appliances, to clothing, to gently usedcan save money on mattress removal fees, and
mattresses.can help save the planet from more waste in
If the old bed is not in decent enough shape to belandfills that could have been recycled.
donated and the customer wants to avoid adding