This is good news because there’s a lot of mattress waste in the world; the Mattress Recycling Council estimates that the U.S. discards at least 20 million mattresses and box springs annually.

Donating my old queen-sized mattress proved difficult. I recycled it and paid nearly $100 for the service in New York. More than 75% of mattress materials, like wood, foam, steel and fiber, can be ...

A manufacturer’s label on your now-defunct mattress should help determine the type of plastic. Popular Aerobed inflatable mattresses are PVC-free, which makes them much easier to recycle.

Connecticut’s industry-led mattress recycling program has led to 1.7 million mattresses being recycled since its inception 10 years ago, according to a report from the Mattress Recycling Council.

Amanda Jones removes the fabric Aug. 30, 2024, from a mattress at Willis Dady Works, 800 First Ave. NW in Cedar Rapids. The recycling program provides Willis Dady Homeless Services clients with ...

Mattress recycling business aims to prevent landfill overflow By Sophia Thomas Published : Apr. 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM EDT | Updated : Apr. 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM EDT ...

Alison Keane, President, International Sleep Products Association and Mattress Recycling Council, Alexandria, Virginia ...