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“Your eyes water when you yawn because you miss your bed and it makes you sad.” — Anonymous
While that might be a bit humorous, the sad reality is that, for too many of us, we don’t really miss our beds because they have become so uncomfortable.
A worn out or broken down mattress can be the source of many not-so-restful nights and any number of physical complaints. We’re talking about everything from chronic drowsiness and backaches to obesity, heart issues, and premature aging!
How do you know when you need a new mattress?
Here are seven signs that it’s time to get rid of that old but once trusty mattress:
- – Your Mattress Sags
- – You Have Trouble Sleeping
- – Your Allergies Are Flaring Up
- – You Feel Achy
- – Your Mattress is Noisy
- – You Don’t Wake Up Feeling Rested
- – It’s Been Seven Years or More
Seven years? How long should your old mattress last anyway? Certainly more than that!
Not really, according to experts.
For example, an article from the Sleep Foundation notes that,
“Most mattresses should last between 7 and 10 years. However, there are many variables that can influence mattress lifespan. The original build quality of the mattress, the materials used, and even the weight and sleeping styles of the sleepers can all influence a bed’s longevity.
Of course, mattresses don’t have an explicit “expiration date.” It’s up to the individual to decide when it’s time for a new bed. Often, we grow so accustomed to our beds that we don’t notice that there’s a problem.”
It’s been shown through multiple studies that the comfort and support of your mattress is vital to the quality of your sleep. And even though a new mattress can be a significant expense, it’s absolutely essential to replace them regularly.
Which also means getting rid of the old one.
Your Three Essential Options for Taking Care of Your Mattress Disposal Needs
There are several possible options for disposing of your old mattress in Chula Vista.
But there is one option, or method, that you should never attempt. While we’ve all seen it, and it might strike some as a quick and easy disposal solution for a worn-out mattress that no one wants, it’s not an option.
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What are we talking about?
To be very clear that the one way you should never get rid of your unwanted mattress is to simply dump it in an empty lot, field, or on the shoulder of a backroad somewhere outside of Otay Ranch!
Not only is that illegal in San Diego County and anywhere else in California, it’s also both unsightly and highly inconsiderate to your neighbors in Chula Vista and San Diego County.
Essentially, you have three options when it comes to used mattresses.
Donate Them
You can often donate your mattress if it is clean, in good condition, and has been thoroughly treated for bedbugs, etc. You may also have to have it wrapped. You can also bypass the thrift shops or non-profit groups and simply give it away to a friend, neighbor, or family member.
Recycle Them
You can also take your old mattress to a certified recycling facility. Online organizations such as ByeByeMattress.com can provide you with resources to make that happen. Chula Vista residents can use the following locations:
- – Otay Landfill – 1700 Maxwell Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91911
Residents can drop-off up to five old mattresses for free per day.
- – El Cajon Transfer Station – 915 O’Conner St., El Cajon, CA 92020
Drop-off is free and available for city residents only, no businesses.
Keep in mind, however, that both these methods mean loading, hauling, and unloading your old mattresses!
Call Junk King
We know you have some choices for mattress disposal service in Chula Vista. However, for fast and easy mattress removal and hauling you want a vendor with a great reputation, transparent pricing, and will properly recycle (or donate) your old mattress.
And Junk King San Diego is that vendor! In other words, we are your number one choice when it comes to mattress disposal.
Hey, Chula Vista! Your Old Mattress is Recyclable, By the Way
If your old mattress is especially bad you might want to just haul into the backyard and burn it! But that’s not a good idea and likely to bring the Chula Vista Fire Department to your door and some stern words, as well.
For those really old, really worn out, and really unusable mattresses there’s still hope. The fact is that they can be recycled.
Now, you might wonder what could possibly be recycled in that beat up old mattress that has given you so many poor night’s sleep over the last few years? To most of us, a mattress isn’t much more than a glorified couch cushion or giant pillow with extra stuff inside.
Not quite.
According to Greenmatters,
“The different component pieces of used mattresses can be used in different ways. The wood frames of box springs can be processed into wood chops and repurposed into particleboard, mulch, or animal bedding. The metal springs within mattresses can be melted down and reused in anything from appliances to buildings to vehicles.
As for the foam, wadding, fabric, and latex components, they can be turned into carpet underlay, stuffing for pillows, or be used in reupholstering furniture. That is an impressive array of recycling for one old mattress.”
It would be accurate to say that, for those of us living in Chula Vista – or anywhere else in California – our old mattresses will either be reused, if possible, or recycled.
However, according to mattress manufacturer Ortho, while more than 80 percent of used mattress components can be recycled, more than 50,000 mattresses still end up in landfills every year.
California’s original Mattress Recovery Law, SB 254, was passed in 2013 and required manufacturers, renovators, and retailers to provide consumers in the state with the option to have their used mattress either picked up at the time of delivery to provide them with a free drop-off opportunity for mattress recycling.
Both of these options are to be provided at no cost to the consumer. More recently, the state of California expanded its current mattress recycling laws to also include futon mattress recycling in January 2020.
Chula Vista and Fast and Easy Mattress Disposal from Junk King San Diego
The mattress removal experts at Junk King San Diego also specialize in all types of residential junk removal.
Whether that’s old furniture, unwanted appliances, worn-out hot tubs, or old garden sheds, we can take almost anything and everything. and this includes taking care of mattress disposal. Our mattress removal and hauling is available not only in Chula Vista, by the way, but throughout the entire San Diego area including Santee, La Mesa, and El Cajon.
And not only do we take care of various types of residential junk removal, but we also remove all types of commercial junk and other junk disposal services, as well.
What this all means is that you can rely on Junk King San Diego to make all your junk removal needs fast, easy, green, and affordable. And that includes any old mattresses that you need to have removed.
So, give us a call today and tell us where your old mattress is that needs to be removed – along with any other junk from your home or workplace!
And remember that you can always get a free estimate from us with any of these four methods:
- – Onsite
- – Online
- – By text
- – By phone
And no matter where you live in Chula Vista – or Lincoln Acres, Bonita, and Fruitdale – we can set up a time that works best with your busy schedule.
In addition, you can rest assured that our on-demand mattress removal service will be both on time, as promised, and affordable when you call Junk King San Diego.
You simply point and we’ll haul your old mattress – and any other junk items you need to get rid of – for one simple price and without any hidden fees.
Contact us today!
You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).
