Mattresses are rather difficult to move around. They’re large and bulky, and they can’t just be put out on the curb. Despite these issues, getting rid of them is not that difficult if you know how. There are several mattress disposal options you may want to consider when your mattress has seen better nights. A mattress shouldn’t be judged by its age alone, but if a mattress is older than 10 years, it is probably time to get rid of it. Other signs that your mattress may be ready for replacement include stains and tears, as well as things like frayed edges and compression indents.

Consider Donating

If your mattress still has some life, you might want to consider donating it to charity. Perhaps there is a women’s shelter that could use it or a single mom in need. You could also donate it to the Salvation Army or to Goodwill, or any other charitable organization.

Recycle It

If your mattress is not salvageable, you may be able to recycle it. Call your municipal office for more information. They may have a facility that you can drop the mattress off at, or you may be able to call a disposal company that will be able to have it recycled for you.

Toss It

If you’re not near a recycling centre and your mattress is not fit to be donated, you may just have to throw it out. In many cases, your municipality may not pick it up curbside. Call your local landfill site to see if they offer mattress disposal as part of their services, or contact a waste disposal company.

Other Options

• Rent a dumpster: If you go this route, you’ll also be able to look around your home for other items you no longer have use for and throw them in the dumpster as well. Make use of all that space in the dumpster. Fill it to capacity while you have it.
• Take it to the landfill: Most landfill or transfer stations will let you bring a mattress in directly. Check if there is a fee.
• Call a junk removal service: Most areas will have businesses that will remove things for you, including mattresses. Give one of them a call.

Break It Apart

If you’ve got some time and you’re really ambitious, you could break it apart yourself. It will be easier to get rid of, but you may still might have to pay a fee for pick up. Check with your municipal office.

If you’re the owner of a business, there are probably things sitting in some nooks and crannies of your business space that you haven’t thrown away for whatever reason. Not only are they creating clutter, but they’re more than likely making spaces look untidy, with all the dust and dirt they’re likely collecting. It may be time to call your neighbourhood dumpster rental service to give you a hand. Here are some items that your company probably wouldn’t miss if they were tossed.

1. Old Electronics

   That box of 10-year-old paper-fed calculators sitting in the storage room are not ever likely to be used again. Your municipality likely has a drop-off centre for electronic equipment. Give your city hall a call to see where they can be taken to be recycled.

2. Receipts, Bills and Other Documents

   By law, your company has to keep old receipts for a certain amount of time, but beyond that, they’re just a dust-collecting nuisance. If you’re at all concerned about recycling or shredding old documents, you can always make a scanned copy of them and keep them digitally.

3. Old Business Cards

   Your company or business has probably evolved over the years, and yet there still sit scads of faded, old business cards. The best idea is to recycle all old cards immediately once new ones are printed. It’s not like the old ones will be worth anything one day.

4. Office Equipment and Furniture

   Even though the padding of the arms of that computer chair wore of years ago, there the chair still sits in a corner—probably home to a pile of papers you’ve not thrown away. Do yourself a favour and give a dumpster rental company a call to see what services they have to help you dispose of these old pieces of office furniture.

   Your company image is definitely tied to how well its operating space appears to the public, who will judge both its organization and its cleanliness. You want to make a good impression on customers and clients. In no way does clutter do that. A messy space may make people question the efficiency of your products and even your work ethic. It’s best to dispose of those things you’re no longer using or that have outlived their usefulness. It makes for a healthier environment for you, your employees, and your clients.