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Is it okay to throw away my old mattress? Yes, you can throw your old mattress in the trash, but keep in mind that doing so has major environmental effects. Every year, over 20 million old mattresses and box springs are discarded in the United States. The problem is that rubbish in landfills emits methane, a greenhouse gas that plays a significant role in climate change. Worse, if the mattresses end up in open landfills rather than confined ones, they will account for 91% of all landfill methane emissions.

If you insist on throwing your mattress in the trash, however, we recommend that you do so appropriately by following these steps:

So, how to get rid of a mattress for free:

Check to discover whether your municipality provides bulk garbage collection.
Wrap your mattress in a plastic bag, preferably one that is made from recycled materials.