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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 ...

On average, mattresses last between six and eight years—and possibly longer under the best conditions. According to Brooke Alexander, a sleep expert at Nest Bedding, there are a few signs that it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nothing lasts forever, and nor does the memory foam mattress. No matter how good your foam mattress is, it would need to be replaced after a while. The average life of a mattress is of 8 – 10 years.

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.