Mattresses

Yes mattresses can be reused and recycled.

REUSE
If your mattress is in good condition, clean, without rips and stains and carries a fire safety label then you might be able to dispose of it in the following ways;

  • You can donate it to a charity shop.
  • You can use a number of online platforms including Gumtree, Friday-Ad, Facebook selling pages and other online platforms. 
  • You can also give it away for free through Freegle.

RECYCLED
Where?

  • Contact Collect Your Old Bed who specialize in bed recycling. Collections start from as little as £11.99. PLEASE NOTE: customers have reported difficulties in communicating with this company and therefore delyas in collections.  

How?

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Mattresses have a life span of 7 years and so it is recommended you renew your mattress every 8 years.
  • On average we lose 285ml of fluid each night and shed 454g of dead skin cells a year.
  • Leaving your bed unmade may actually be healthier. A study by Kingston University found that leaving sheets and mattresses exposed to the air and sunlight helps to dry out the environment which houses mites.