The best and most environmentally friendly way to dispose of a mattress is to recycle it. Throwing your mattress in the garbage means it will end up in a landfill and add to the planet’s waste. According to the Mattress Recycling Council, more than 80% of mattresses can be recycled.

How do I get rid of a mattress in the Bay Area?

In Oakland, where I live, all you need to do is schedule a curbside bulky item pickup, and your mattress will be swept away in the early hours of the morning by a recycling truck, free of charge and free of worries (although you can only do this once per year).

How do you dispose of a queen mattress?

Use a Waste Disposal Service: Waste disposal companies are private businesses that specialize in disposing of garbage that people may not be able to throw away in the regular trash. Many professional, private waste removal companies provide mattress hauling as one of their services.

How do you remove a king size mattress?

Gather a mattress bag or box in the right size, furniture pads, moving blankets, plastic sheeting, moving straps or ropes, and a few hand tools. If the bed has storage underneath, remove the drawers and set them aside. Then raise the mattress up on one end and move it against a wall.

What can be recycled in Elk Grove CA?

Face carts toward the street with wheels against the curb or gutter the night before, or by 4am on your scheduled service day. Allow at least 2 feet between carts and 5 feet between carts and other objects. What can I recycle? Commonly accepted recyclables include: paper, plastic, cardboard, and aluminum.

How do I get a business license in Elk Grove CA?

An Elk Grove, California Business License can only be obtained through an authorized government agency.

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