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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Why I paid $95 to recycle a mattress — and you might, too
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Why I paid $95 to recycle a mattress — and you might, too

Last updated: October 20, 2024 3:35 pm
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Mattress recycling can be a costly endeavor in the United States, as I found out firsthand when I decided to dispose of my old queen-size mattress in New York City. The average lifespan of a mattress is around 14 years, but with millions of mattresses being discarded each year, the recycling process can be challenging and expensive.

According to the Mattress Recycling Council, Americans discard about 15 to 20 million mattresses annually, with the majority ending up in landfills. Alicia Marseille, a sustainability expert at Arizona State University, describes mattresses as one of the hardest items to recycle due to their complex construction and various materials used.

After struggling to find a new home for my old mattress through donation efforts, I turned to a recycling company called Renewable Recycling Inc. in East Rockaway, New York. The company charged me $95 for picking up and recycling the mattress, a fee that is considered standard in the industry.

Mattress recycling involves stripping the mattress of materials like wood, steel, foams, and fibers, which are then sold to secondary markets for repurposing. This process allows for the materials to be used in various industries such as carpet padding, insulation, and fuel, reducing the need for new material extraction and cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions.

Despite the environmental benefits of mattress recycling, the process can be labor-intensive and costly. Mattress recyclers face fluctuating commodity prices and the challenge of finding markets for the recycled materials, which can add to shipping costs.

To make mattress recycling more accessible to consumers, some states and municipalities have implemented recycling laws that require the mattress industry to develop programs for collecting and recycling discarded mattresses. These programs are funded by consumers through a fee added to mattress purchases, which ultimately subsidizes free drop-off and recycling services for residents.

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Extended producer responsibility policies like these aim to shift the responsibility of product disposal back to the companies that produce them. However, some argue that consumers are still bearing too much of the burden when it comes to recycling. Making recycling more affordable and convenient for consumers can help promote sustainable behavior and reduce the amount of waste ending up in landfills.

In conclusion, while mattress recycling may come with a price tag, the environmental benefits and the opportunity to give old materials a new life make it a worthwhile investment in a more sustainable future.

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