Did you know that mattresses follow an 8-year rule?
Well, if you don’t, I’m sure the physical manifestation of accumulated sweat, dead skin, and spring stress over the years would start to show. I don’t know what is if that’s not a clear indication you need a new mattress.
But, if you finally decide to let go of your mattress, you’re about to face a more challenging plight: What do I do now with the old one?
Unfortunately, not many people realise the potential of an old mattress. Consequently, about 1.8 million mattresses find their resting place in landfills yearly. Each of these occupies 0.75 cubic metres of area. That’s quite a lot of space if you put them all together.
So, if you want to free up our landfills for useless waste, you might consider donating your beloved mattress. Fortunately, Sydney cares for the environment and has various donation options.
Hop in, and we’ll help you optimise your old mattress’s potential.
Donate Mattress Through Local Charities
When talking about donations, the first thing that usually comes to mind is charities. After all, they are institutions that can give unwanted items a new purpose—supporting a cause. Hence, listed below are charities that will likely accept your old sleeping buddy.
“Through Shelter, We Empower”
Habitat for Humanity is a not-for-profit organisation envisioning “a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live“. Specifically, they provide homes and accommodations for victims of abuse, refugees, calamity victims, and the less fortunate.
Apart from monetary donations, they also operate ReStores, which accepts donations and sells pre-loved items, including mattresses, to fund their programs.
Thus, donating your old mattress to them means another family or individual can sleep comfortably in a new home. Simply find nearby ReStores to make donations.
Suppose your mattresses are still in good condition. In that case, you can donate it to Salvation Army Australia, a Christian movement sharing the love of Jesus by providing the less fortunate with social and spiritual support.
To donate, schedule a pick-up through their website by providing your zip code and the list of items for donation.
Donate Mattress Through Online Platforms
If you can’t find a charity with a cause close to your heart, you might succeed in discovering one online. The internet is filled with people coming from different backgrounds. Who knows? You might even find a friend with whom you can bond over your mattress.
You only have to advertise it on Facebook, GumTree, eBay, and Trading Post. These sites allow you to post items for free. You can either stick to donating your mattress or sell it for a few dollars on these platforms.
But, if you really want to donate, you can hand it down through Freecycle, an online re-use organisation with over 5000 towns facilitating trading and donations. To join Freecycle, sign up and find your town in Sydney on their website.
Mattress Recycling Facilities
For mattresses that are too worn to be reused, mattress recycling facilities in Sydney are ready to give them a new life to be spared from landfills. Here are some of Sydney’s popular recycling centres:
Soft Landing is a social enterprise aiming to create jobs for people experiencing employment barriers while diverting mattresses from landfills.
65% of their revenues go to their employees’ wages, and in just a year, they’ve already recycled 538 000 end-of-life mattresses and 1100 tonnes of foam.
So, if you want to support their mission, you can book a collection online for $60 – $80 per mattress and $50 – $60 for each additional piece or visit their drop-off locations.
“Recycle unwanted mattresses, keep them out of landfills and give them new life!”
Mattress Recycler has been operating with this mantra since 2009. Specifically, they collect mattresses for recycling or, better yet, refurbishing.
You must phone them at 0438 881 400 to book a collection service for $80 per piece or drop off your mattress at 106-110 Benaroo Road, Lakemba, NSW 2195.
Mattress Removal Services Sydney
If you can’t decide where to donate your mattresses, our team can quickly collect, dispose and recycle it all for you. Our Sydney rubbish removal team provides mattress removal and disposal services across Sydney for an affordable and flat fee.
Simply call us at 0407 125 125 or visit our website for a free quote.
We’ve also provided a list of resource materials if you want to donate unwanted books or furniture. Our team is always here to help if you need quick and fast removal.
