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Atlanta Mattress Disposal

This blog was recently updated on April 20, 2022 and was originally posted on May 27, 2012.

 

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Nowadays you can pretty much find whatever you’re looking for on the Internet. Whether that’s an old toy from your childhood that you want to own once again or directions to a favorite pizza joint all that information is just a mouse click away.

If you have an old mattress and box spring that you’re thinking about getting rid of there is a number of helpful recommendations on how to dispose of them properly  – specifically in the city of Atlanta.

 

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Your Mattress Removal Options in Atlanta

 

On the top of the list is donating your old mattress (and box spring) to a local nonprofit organization. However, while that’s a conscientious and noble thing to do, it’s going to require some work on your part.

 

First of all, you have to do another search to find out which of these charitable organizations in the Atlanta area will accept an old mattress. It turns out there are not that many.

 

For example, The Salvation Army does not accept mattresses at any of their stores or donation centers. Goodwill Industries does accept mattresses at some of their locations, but you would want to call ahead before going to the trouble of hauling one.  

 

Whether a non-profit or thrift store will accept a mattress donation depends on the condition of the mattress. Most charities will only accept clean, usable mattresses that are in good condition. 

 

And, If you do find a charity that will take your mattress, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll pick it up so you will most likely have to transport the mattress yourself.

 

If you don’t own a truck or have access to one, this could mean having to strap your old mattress to the top of your car (if you can!) and driving it over to wherever the charity is accepting donations. Making his kind of donation may be more practical when you pack up the truck or inside of your car with bags of clothes and other junk items, as well.

 

But it doesn’t make a lot of sense when all you want to do is get rid of one old mattress!

 

Another option that’s recommended is to list your mattress and box spring on selling websites like Craigslist and others.

 

The upside of this approach is that you can make a few dollars and let someone else come and pick up your old, unwanted mattress. The downside is that means you will be letting a total stranger into your home to take away your used mattress. And you have absolutely no idea who might respond to that type of ad.

 

What you cannot do, however, is put your old mattress out on the curb in front of your house with a sign on it that reads, “Free mattress.” And you definitely can’t haul it off to the other side of town or out into the country somewhere and simply dump it. Not only is it poor form and inconsiderate, but it’s also highly illegal in Atlanta.

 

Unlawful dumping in Georgia can carry fines up to $25,000 and, or up to, two years of prison time for a second offense. For first offenders, fines start at $100.

 

And, in case the thought crossed your mind, putting mattresses or other trash items into someone else’s dumpster – like a nearby apartment complex – is illegal in Atlanta, as well.

 

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Where to Recycle a Mattress in Atlanta

 

For people who live in Atlanta, there are three options available for recycling a mattress. The first is to deliver the mattress to the local mattress disposal group; the second is to deliver it to the local CHaRM center; the third is to have it picked up and entirely handled by professionals like Junk King. Picking the right place to dispose of your mattress can mean the difference between paying a lot or paying a little to get the same results.

 

In the first option, the owners could have decided to haul their mattress to their local mattress disposal group. These are usually privately owned businesses, but there are some that are branches of corporate conglomerates as well. These disposal groups are normally touted for their commitment to recycling all of the parts of a mattress, and so they are some of the best resources for people to get rid of their mattresses without much hassle (and with a price tag attached to the service).

 

The unfortunate thing about these groups is that they usually only take very specific items, so getting rid of anything beyond just a mattress or a box spring is definitely out of the question with this option. (You’ll also need to haul it there yourself and use your own car.)

 

In the second option, the owners have the ability to haul their mattresses to their local CHaRM facility. CHaRM stands for Center for Hard to Recycle Materials, and there are only a few in the country—luckily, one of them is in Atlanta. They are known for being able to process down and recycle the most difficult materials in the world, so a mattress doesn’t stand a chance against their tools and processing machines (even one with springs, that would usually break a normal recycling machine).

 

The bad side of this option is the same problem that comes from the former option; you’d need to haul your mattress there, then pay for it to be recycled. However, unlike the disposal groups, you would have the option to have additional objects taken by the CHaRM center—just don’t be surprised by the additional fees. 

 

By far, the best way to get your mattress recycled in Atlanta is by utilizing the availability and tools of Junk King. Unlike the other options, Junk King operates by picking up your junk and trash, and hauling it away for you. This ends up giving you back your Sunday, while also giving you the peace of mind to know that your mattress and junk are being responsibly broken down and recycled. Additionally, because Junk King has a full-service junk hauling crew, you have the option to have large amounts of various junk and trash removed. This is greatly important when it comes time for spring cleaning or an estate needs cleaning out. 

 

Mattress Recycling Can be Easy

 

Now more than ever, there are mattresses available. They can be bought in bulk, varying in size, color, and material; even the technology used to create the modern bed has changed drastically since the original hay-filled sacks. A side effect of all of this progress comes in the form of online mattress retailers.

 

The would-be-new-bed-owner can hop online and in under a minute have thousands of options, many with thousands of their own reviews. One of the most prosperous online retailers for mattresses is Casper—with them, you can buy a particular mattress and have it shipped to your home, and if you don’t like it you can send it back within 100-days for a refund. 

 

Casper’s approach to the availability and technology used in creating mattresses has redefined what it is to be a mattress sells-men, and for all of its benefits—it has also spawned a large problem in the mattress industry: the returned mattresses. Once opened and used, mattress manufacturers cannot repackage and sell these mattresses. The result is that there is an influx of mattresses and only the most environmentally conscious manufacturers have the facilities to break them down. Additionally, because some aspects of a mattress can be made with environmentally toxic materials, only certain landfills are able to accept them; conversely, the landfills that do take mattresses, are greatly filled by them. 

 

At Junk King, we believe that getting rid of that old mattress should be as easy as getting a brand new mattress online. We also believe in being the most environmentally conscious as possible—meaning we’ll never drop a mattress into a landfill, each one is broken down and recycled. The process for Junk King’s removals comes in two forms—both easier than dealing with traditional methods of mattress removal (let alone recycling them).

 

The residential homeowner has two options with Junk King; the first is to order a full-service removal, which involves a big red truck and a professionally trained removal crew; the second is to order a self-service removal, which consists of a Junk King MINI dumpster being dropped off, then picked up after a few days. In both options Junk King provides not only top-rated removal experiences but also world-class customer interactions. 

 

Recyclable Mattress Components

 

Depending on the type of mattress you own, there are multiple aspects of it that can be stripped away and used in recycling. According to Early Bird, a blog site funded and owned by Amerisleep, there are up to 85-90% of materials in a mattress that can be repurposed. 

 

In the case of a traditional spring mattress and corresponding box spring, there are five elements that the mattress can be processed into. The first of these is the springs and coils—while these are some of the largest parts of our mattresses, they are very difficult to recycle due to their metal. However, the metal that is recycled from them is able to be smelted and remade into new items. Foams are another element that mattresses commonly use.

 

Mattress foam (as well as mattress foam toppers) can be used as fuel, used in insulation, repurposed into dog beds, or compressed into carpet padding. The fabrics and upholstery that encase a bed can also be reused; sliced apart, they can be made into a variety of clothing and items, including pillow inserts or cushion linings. Fibers are also able to be reclaimed by the recycling process. Cotton, spandex, and the multipurpose fibers that are found in mattresses can be taken out and used for insulation or collected and compressed into a variety of air or water filters.

 

The wood of the mattress and box spring can also be used, as wood is arguably the most versatile material in the world. Even broken waterbeds have great value when recycled down to their most simple parts. The large materials of the liners and water bladder both can play large parts in creating pellets (the rawest state of recycled plastics) for new items—if not used as materials for tarps or small, backpack-sized water bladders. 

 

Of course, the breaking down process of a mattress can be done at home too. You might want to consider this if you are wanting to get rid of your mattress without paying all of the fees that a full mattress might require usually. For a traditional bed, you only really need a pair of scissors, a flathead screwdriver, and some needle-nose pliers. Take apart each layer slowly, separating into the above groups, and you could end up getting rid of that bed for free if taken to the right center. 

 

Recycling Alternatives

 

There are also other alternatives to recycling and the landfill that the homeowner can utilize. Some of these alternatives include the ability to give it away or donate it, while others involve the selling or reimagining of the mattress. 

 

As mentioned above, there are plenty of charities that exist for people to donate items. One such charity is the Salvation Army; however, charities are not the only viable option that can be used to get rid of a mattress. Both men’s and women’s shelters are commonly in need of mattresses, but also some animal shelters and rescues could be interested in your old mattress. Additionally, you could also choose to donate it to a local artist—the artist would certainly be a rarity.  

 

Alternatively, you always have the option of selling your mattress, given that it is in a good enough state. Post pictures of it online to eBay or Let Go and you could potentially net more than the bed is worth—just don’t forget to factor in the cost of delivery and gas (and food to bribe your ‘haulers’) into the cost. Or, you can keep the mattress and reimagine it.

 

This would likely take some creativity and some tools, but there is a lot of potential with a mattress (especially one with springs). For example, one could take their mattress and slice holes into it before filling the holes with dog treats. Dogs with big noses would be sure to search the entire item, and watching them find the treats would double as a fun time for you too. 

 

Mattress Disposal – How to Do It in Atlanta

So, you’ve decided that you just want to get rid of your old mattress, or maybe it’s so bad off that it can’t be sold or donated anyway. 

 

Not to worry! You have options for that, too.

 

In the Atlanta area, for example, you can drop your mattress off at the Gateway Transfer Station. Again, that could be a great option assuming you can haul it out of your house and load it on your vehicle yourself. Unfortunately, that’s not possible for everyone. 

 

If you haven’t tried to move a typical king-size mattress recently, you may be a bit surprised to learn that they can weigh up to 180 pounds. Now, imagine trying to heft almost two hundred pounds of dead weight. And then maneuvering it through doorways, down stairways, and up onto a truck bed or the top of a car.

 

That’s why we are proud to offer one recommendation that is foolproof –  and that’s hiring the professional junk removal team at Junk King North Atlanta.

 

We make it our business to haul off all types of junk, and removing and disposing of your old mattress and box spring is a snap for us. And, because we are professionals, we are also licensed and insured. In other words, we are exactly the kind of workers you can be comfortable having come into your home. It also means we’re dependable and will show up on time for your removal appointment.

 

Another great benefit of calling Junk King North Atlanta is that you’ll be able to get rid of any other junk you’ve been hanging onto for years. 

 

As a professional junk removal company, we are in the business of hauling and disposing of all types of junk items including old furniture, appliances, mattresses, cabinets, yard waste, computer parts, and much, much more. In addition, we know how and where to properly dispose of that junk so it doesn’t all end up in a local landfill. In fact, being a “green” junk removal firm is part of our mission.

 

Junk King was founded in 2005 as the first recycling-based junk removal operation in the nation. And, for Junk King North Atlanta, this means taking the time and making the effort to recycle as much as we possibly can. In fact, we are successful in recycling 60 percent of what we take in, on average.

 

 

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Junk King North Atlanta: Excellent Service, Green Disposal, Great Pricing

 

As with many other things in life, calling Junk King North Atlanta is another prime example of going with the pros to get a job done right.

 

At Junk King, we guarantee to beat any written estimate and we are confident our prices are better than any comparable operator. In other words, a licensed and insured junk removal company operating a recycling-based operation to keep landfills free of unnecessary waste materials.

 

And we offer free estimates as a part of our service.

 

So, for low minimums, free estimates, and the best value in the junk removal industry, you simply cannot beat Junk King.

 

Because we believe in fair and transparent pricing, we offer you four different ways to get an estimate:

 

ON-SITE PRICING The best and most accurate way for us to assess the job and offer you the lowest price is a free, no-obligation on-site estimate. 

 

ONLINE PRICING ESTIMATE For an online pricing estimate, simply click “Pricing Estimator” in the navigation above and then click the green “Launch Pricing Estimator” button.

 

TEXT US A PHOTO If you can take a photo of your items, text us at 737-888-5865, and we will text you back an estimate.

 

CALL & TALK TO TRAINED STAFF You can call and/or live chat with our customer service representatives.

 

 

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Mattress Disposal Made Easy with Junk King North Atlanta

 

When you call Junk King North Atlanta, you can know that you’ll get world-class, efficient, and eco-friendly, mattress disposal service. That means you don’t have to worry about doing the hard work of moving it or lifting it yourself. And you don’t have to worry about how you’ll get it hauled away – our big, red junk removal trucks are designed just for big junk items like old mattresses.

 

In addition, while they’re there, you can have our experienced junk removal team easily and quickly remove and haul off any other types of junk you have, as well (except hazardous waste).

 

We are proud of the fact that Junk King North Atlanta dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our neighbors that live in and around North Atlanta – and that we are a completely green and recycling-based operation. 

 

So, ready to get rid of your old mattress? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3. 

 

All you need to do is make an appointment with us by booking online above, or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

 

Our professional and insured junk and mattress disposal team will come to your home and we’ll call 15 minutes before we get there. Once we arrive, we’ll give you a free estimate based on how much room your junk takes up in our truck.

 

You simply point, and we’ll load your old mattress and other junk items and haul them away with no hidden fees!

 

 

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