There are some things that last a long time. Our homes are expected to last for generations, for example. Our cars, if we’re lucky, should last up to 200,000 miles. And our mattresses will last, on average, between 7 to 10 years. But, despite their relative longevity, mattresses eventually need to be replaced.And that means mattress disposal is required for the old ones.
Planning for Old Mattress Disposal
We understand, too, that there are several potential options for disposing of your old mattress. But, before we look at these, let’s just make it very clear that the one way you should never get rid of your unwanted mattress is to simply dump it in an empty lot, field, or shoulder of a backroad somewhere. Not only is that illegal in California and in San Diego County, it’s both disrespectful to your fellow San Diegans and unsightly. Okay, off the soapbox and on to mattress removal options. Essentially, you have three options when it comes to used mattresses. Donate It You can try to donate your mattress if it is clean, in good condition, and has been thoroughly treated. If you are unable to find a thrift shop or non-profit group that will take your mattress, you can simply give it away to a friend, neighbor, or family member. Recycle It Another option is to take the mattress to a suitable recycling facility. Online organizations such as ByeByeMattress.com can provide you with resources to make that happen. But that means loading, hauling, and unloading that old mattress! San Diego residents can use the following locations:
- Otay Landfill - 1700 Maxwell Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91911
Residents can drop-off up to five old mattresses for free per day.
- El Cajon Transfer Station - 915 O’Conner St., El Cajon, CA 92020
Drop-off is free and available for city residents only, no businesses. Call for Help You have a few choices for this kind of service in the San Diego area. However, you will want to find a vendor that has a solid reputation, can guarantee that your old mattress will end up being either donated or recycled and doesn’t charge by weight. So, call us biased, but we firmly believe that at Junk King San Diego, we are your number one choice when it comes to mattress disposal.
Why Junk King San Diego for Mattress Disposal?
Junk King San Diego is equipped to provide you with efficient, safe, and eco-friendly mattress removal service. In fact, everything we do is designed to make the whole process easy for you. Our professional and experienced mattress removal team has the resources and the personnel required to quickly and easily haul off that mattress - and bed frame, too, if you want - all without causing any damage to any part of your home on the way out. And, best of all, we do all the heavy lifting, so there’s no need for you to carry that old mattress out to the curb. In addition, Junk King San Diego is a certifiably green junk removal operation and guarantees to make sure that your mattress is disposed of at a proper recycling facility so that it doesn’t end up in a landfill creating potential harm to our ecosystem. Another good reason to choose Junk King San Diego is our commitment to fair and transparent pricing. That simply means that what we say we’ll charge is all you will pay. No added fees. No hidden charges. And we offer free estimates so you can know what to expect for pricing even before you call and book an appointment.
