An old mattress is bulky, awkward, and not something most trash services will take at the curb — and mattresses are increasingly restricted at landfills. Here's how to dispose of one responsibly in Waco: donate, recycle, or have it hauled.
Donate it (if it's in good shape)
A clean, undamaged mattress may be welcomed by a local charity or shelter, and some will even pick up. If it's stained, torn, or sagging, skip this step — donation centers can't take worn-out bedding.
Recycle it
A mattress is mostly steel, foam, and fiber that can be recycled rather than landfilled. Recycling options vary locally, but it's the most responsible route for a mattress that's past donating.
Have it hauled
If it's worn out and you don't want to wrestle it into a truck, we'll carry it out and haul it off — and we route what can be recycled to the right place instead of just dumping it. One mattress or a whole houseful, we'll take them.
What not to do
Don't leave it on the curb hoping the city takes it (most won't), and never dump it on a back road or vacant lot — illegal dumping carries real fines. The few minutes it takes to do it right is worth it.
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