Orange Crew has launched an eco-friendly mattress disposal service in Chicago, aiming to divert 75% of materials from landfills. The service reduces illegal dumping and supports city sustainability ...
This article appeared in the February 2025 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. Combining mattress recycling with social and workforce services has emerged as ...
It may sound odd, silly even, to pay so much to dispose of a run-of-the-mill household item. But the economics of mattress recycling illustrate why it can be difficult — and costly — to be an ...
Dublin, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Mattress Recycling Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Applications, Products, and Region - Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034" report has ...
Four states now levy an extra fee of $16 to $22.50 when consumers buy a new mattress or box spring. The fees help fund mattress recycling efforts. Oregon launched its program Jan. 1. California and ...
Lugg reports that 85% of mattresses are disposed of rather than reused, due to strict donation rules and poor resale options, leading to recycling challenges.
Donating my old queen-sized mattress proved difficult. I recycled it and paid nearly $100 for the service in New York. More than 75% of mattress materials, like wood, foam, steel and fiber, can be ...