Old mattresses are bulky, awkward and can't go in a normal bin. Here's how to dispose of yours legally and responsibly.
In the UK, an estimated 7.5 million mattresses are thrown away each year — and most end up in landfill. But mattresses are actually highly recyclable: their steel springs, foam and fabric can all be recovered. The challenge is that they're too big and heavy for standard waste collection.
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