We frequently field the question, “Can you haul away a mattress?” The answer is an immediate yes.

Many people are misinformed about mattresses and the ability to either donate or dispose of them. Let us clear the air, at least from our perspective.

Donations

Most donation centers such at Salvation Army, Goodwill, St. Vincent de Paul, will not accept mattress. They have some very legitimate reasons for their actions. Used mattresses can and do carry with them certain health risks, the most prominent is Bed Bugs. However we should not forget the presence of other bacteria that accumulates regardless. The extent of which is always subject to debate.  Covid 19 has placed greater concerns on the reuse of mattresses. No one wants to be responsible for spreading this virus.

 This link, https://www.livescience.com/33097-does-your-mattress-really-gain-weight-over-time-.html, one of many available on the internet sheds some light on the topic. By no means are we suggesting that this is the definitive site and answer.

Covid 19 has placed greater concerns on the reuse of mattresses. No one wants to be responsible for spreading this virus.

Recycling

There are facilities throughout the United States that recycle mattresses. Locations with a high volume of traffic are good relocation sites. Think about the volume of people that visit the numerous sites associated with Disney and other resorts. They are more likely to recycle mattresses than the hotel along the interstate in the Mid-West. That said, there are no viable recycle centers in our service area, Metro-Indianapolis.

Landfills

Unfortunately the most used location for old mattresses is at the local landfill. Mattresses present a challenge as they are big, bulky, and take up a lot of space in the locate landfill. They also create a challenge at any “Trash Burning” facility as the springs internal to the mattresses can cause problems with the automated systems used to transfer the debris to the furnaces and the ashes back out.

Illegal Dumping

Sadly, too many people opt to dispose of their mattresses under the cloak of darkness in a dark, alley, behind a dumpster, or in the local corn field.  This my friends is a despicable solution!!!

In light of all of this, AC Trash Hauling & More will pick up and legally dispose of your mattress and box spring. We are a phone call or text away at 317-690-6810 or a click on your computer at www.ACTrashHauling.com.

Good luck!!

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