Did you know? Around twenty million mattresses wind up in the landfill each year in the United States.

Why Recycle your mattress?

• Mattresses typically contain non-biodegradable materials, such as metal springs and synthetic fabrics. These materials take an exceptionally long time to decompose in landfills or they don’t breakdown at all. This contributes to the longevity of the landfill itself and adds to space constraints. 

• Approximately 75% of a mattress contains materials that are recyclable or can be repurposed. Discarding them in landfills is a missed opportunity for resource recovery and sustainable waste management.

• Mattresses often incorporate flame retardants and other chemicals for safety and durability. When these chemicals leach into the soil and water through the decomposition process, they may contaminate the surrounding environment, posing risks to both ecosystems and human health.

• Mattresses are a problem material in landfills because of the limited landfill space. Landfills are typically located in lower income, rural communities. Because mattresses are so bulky, they take up more space in the landfill! Recycling your mattresses increases the longevity and stops the spreading of landfills.