When thinking about what to do with an old mattress, the biggest problem is its size. Most people don’t own a car or van big enough for mattress disposal, and it’s a risk trying to tie one to the roof of your vehicle, so a normal tip run is out of the question. This means you’ll need to find an alternative solution.
There are dedicated services to take away old mattresses – but these can be pricey. Most councils can do bulky waste removal for a lower cost, but waiting times can be lengthy – so you might be stuck with that mattress for a long time. And a mattress tends to be quite an annoying thing to have stuck in a room when you want it gone.
So, instead, consider either a rubbish clearance or hiring a skip.
If you choose our rubbish clearance service, we’ll arrive at your home on the arranged day with a vehicle large enough to transport your mattress to be disposed of. We’ll even help you load it so that you don’t need to do all the heavy lifting yourself. And if you’ve any other household waste that you need to be removed at the same time (including the packaging from your new mattress), we can take that with us too.
The alternative is to opt for skip hire. A skip is a better option for disposing of a mattress if you want to take your time clearing out your home. If you’ve got some rooms to sort through but you don’t want to leave a pile of waste outside your home or have it cluttering up the house, a skip gives you more freedom. You can add the mattress and any other waste whenever you want to. Then, once it’s full, we’ll come and collect it.
So, how much does mattress removal cost?
Council bulky waste collections are often the cheapest option available. However, you’ll likely wait a few weeks before it will be collected from your property – meaning you’ll need to find somewhere safe to leave it until then.
Bear in mind that, if it rains on the day of pick up and your mattress is soaked through, the local council can refuse to take it due to the extra weight.
Although you can expect to pay a little extra for skip hire, it’s a brilliant way to get rid of any other unwanted items at the same time as your old mattress, including (but not limited to) toys and furniture.
Booking a mattress disposal service will be similar to the cost of skip hire – only your old mattress will be taken off your hands immediately. Ideal if you’ve not got enough space for more than one mattress indoors.
To receive a free, no-obligation quote for our mattress removal service and disposal, here at TW Services, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
If you’ve got a new mattress and don’t know what to do with your old one, depending on its condition, you could sell it on Facebook Marketplace or eBay. Pricing it at 20% or 30% lower than what you paid will guarantee a sale, allowing you to get rid of it sooner.
If you can transport your mattress yourself, you could take it to a recycling centre.
Opting to recycle your mattress is (by far) the most environmentally friendly option. The recyclable components will be broken down and made into new products – essentially, giving your mattress a new lease of life. For instance, foam can be made into carpet underlay, or springs can be shaped into new metal objects.
You’ll need to ensure your vehicle is equipped to carry a mattress, as tying it to the roof of your car could end up in an accident. As it is quite a large item, you will need to call ahead and check if the facility can take it. Most dumps or tips will tell you exactly where to dispose of a mattress on arrival – ensuring a smooth process for you.
Charity shops like the British Heart Foundation, the British Red Cross and the Salvation Army accept mattress donations, too. Instead of them being dumped at landfill sites, you can trust that unwanted mattresses will go to someone in need.
Alternatively, rather than fly-tipping or burning your mattress, which adds to the country’s worsening landfill problem and poses a serious fire hazard, replacing it using a company that offers a mattress recycling service is much safer. You can have your old mattress removed by their delivery team when they bring your new one. They'll then take it to their dedicated recycling centre – giving you one less thing to worry about.
If you need more advice on how to discard an old mattress, especially if you’ve also got some other waste to get rid of, and you’re based in Kent, why not send us a message? We’re well-versed in mattress removal and can pick up your mattress in a jiffy.
We’ll take it to one of our waste deposit sites for mattress recycling. Each mattress is then broken down into its material parts to be reused. Even foam mattresses can be recycled.
To discuss your requirements in further detail with our team, or to find out more about the disposal services we offer in your local area, give us a call on 01304 626 364.
