Why I paid $95 to recycle a mattress — and you might, too

Why I paid to recycle a mattress — and you might, too

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Donating my old queen-sized mattress proved difficult. I recycled it and paid nearly $100 for the service in New York.
More than 75% of mattress materials, like wood, foam, steel and fiber, can be recycled.
The economics can be challenging for recyclers.
Some states have enacted mattress recycling laws that make it cheaper for consumers. However, state programs are funded by a fee on mattress purchases.

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