Many people don’t consider recycling their bed when purchasing a brand-new mattress or when they need to dispose of an older one. It’s not widely known that beds get made of recyclable materials.
Mattress materials like foam, wood, and metal springs are recyclable. Curd side pick up of your old mattress is available through the city. Just put your old mattress out during your garbage day collection. See more details here: https://ottawa.ca/en/garbage-and-recycling/recycling/waste-explorer
Mattresses Recycling Facts
Box springs are 100% recycled. They consist of an aluminum cage or wood frame and cage, with a fabric outer layer and cotton. By disassembling the box spring, all components are recyclable and separated. Just put ou your mattress on your garbage collection day. If you want Ottawa Dumpster to dispose for you, it will be at extra cost.
How Can I Dispose of My Old Mattress?
We get frequently asked, “How Can I Dispose of My Old Mattress?” for the average person, mattresses are difficult to eliminate due to their size. They need to be more significant to get thrown away with the trash. Additionally, most communities would prefer something other than putting the mattress in the dumpster.
Many people at a loss for words place their mattresses in their garage, side yard, alley, or back yard and attempt not to think about it. It is not a wise option as it provides an ideal habitat for pests and rodents to breed and live. Mattresses get also treated with flame-repelling chemicals that could release if exposed to elements.
The safest, cost-effective, and eco-friendly method to dispose of your mattress is to put your mattress at the curb during your garbage collection day.
We will ensure that your mattress is disposed at extra cost if you do not want the city to pick it up for you. Call Ottawa Dumpster at (613) 317-1661 and mail at info@OttawaDumpster.ca.