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An estimated 50,000 mattresses end up in landfills every single day in the U.S., says Marcus Griswold, founder at Little Green Myths. "This contributes to a substantial accumulation of waste," he ...

Getting rid of an old mattress isn’t as simple as dragging it to the curbside and calling it a day. In fact, that’s rarely the right approach, especially in countries where improper disposal can lead ...

The state of your mattress can affect your sleep. Learn how to make yours last longer, and dispose of it correctly when the ...

It may sound odd, silly even, to pay so much to dispose of a run-of-the-mill household item. But the economics of mattress recycling illustrate why it can be difficult — and costly — to be an ...

Are you shopping around for a new bedroom set, but unsure of how to dispose a mattress or box spring? Don’t worry; you have options for getting rid of your old bed — and we’ve listed them for you.

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 ...