Benefits of recycling the mattress in your home

Replacing an old, used mattress with a new one is an essential task to ensure the well-being of your home. However, it is important to dispose of it properly. Every year, thousands of mattresses end up in the landfill, a fact that generates a large amount of waste. Due to this problem, at Don Mattress we show you the benefits of recycling the mattresses in your home.

How to recycle your mattress?

The first step in contributing to mattress recycling is to choose a mattress made from recyclable materials.

Subsequently, when it comes time to dispose of it, do it in a sustainable way. To do this, ask if there is a recycling system in your place of residence. If not, contact a waste management company or a mattress store for proper management.

Benefits of recycling mattresses

Positive impact on the environment

By recycling your mattress, you will prevent it from ending up in a landfill, where it will take a long time to decompose. This will prevent the release of harmful emissions into the environment, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

On the other hand, it should be noted that mattresses are made of organic and inorganic materials. The latter can take decades to decompose. They also contain chemicals, which cause soil contamination and are toxic to animals and plants. Therefore, it is essential to recycle them to prevent damage to the environment.

Financial assistance

Mattress recycling creates jobs in the recycling industry. Also, recyclable materials can be cheaper than new ones, a fact that reduces production costs for manufacturers and consumers.

Use for other industries

Mattresses have a high recycling capacity. Their recycled materials are reused in other industrial sectors, generating a profitable supply system. For example, the steel from the mattress is useful for construction purposes, which generates large cost savings.

Recycling your mattress will help to avoid great damage to the environment and promote a sustainable practice. If you need help with this, you can come to one of our stores in Denia, Javea or Calpe. We will take care of recycling your mattress. If you have any questions, please contact us, we will be happy to help you!