Mattresses, like TVs, paint cans, and tires are very difficult items to dispose of normally. Landfills & transfer stations have a surcharge that range anywhere between $20-$35 for mattress disposal on top of the normal tonnage rate! This means that the cost to get rid of a single mattress can be up to $75!
The Problem With Disposing of Mattresses
Mattresses are one of the worst items that can be put into a landfill. The reason for this is that they do not compact like furniture and other trash. The springs inside mattresses keep rebounding, which takes up a ton of space inside the landfill!
With the shrinking availability of landfill space, old mattresses are quickly filling that space up. This is why these dump locations charge extra to dispose of a bed, to help cover the lost revenue from the space it takes up.
How To Cut Up A Mattress
An eco-friendly way to dispose of an old bed is to cut it up and recycle the materials. This will save you money, as well as help keep these space-hogs out of the landfill.
Step 1
The first step is to get together all the supplies you will need for your mattress disassembly project. The supplies you will need are listed below:
- Box knife with a new blade
- Work gloves
- Garbage bags
- Safety glasses
- Wire cutters
Step 2
The next step in cutting up your old mattress is to start cutting it! It is as simple as slicing a bagel. Just cut the bed around the edges, all the way around.
From there, all you need to do is cut the clips that hold the padding material to the springs with wire cutters. Next, pull up the padding and expose the bare springs. Put the padding material in garbage bags, and you’re done!
Step 3
The final step is disposal of the debris generated from your mattress disassembly project. The padding can be recycled into new textiles at a recycling center.
The steel bed spring can be taken to a scrap yard, and they will pay YOU for it!
Professional Mattress Removal Service
If you want an easy way to get rid of your old mattress without doing any work – give A+ Enterprises a call!
We are the only company in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area that recycles old mattresses to keep them out of landfills. Not only is this good for the environment, but we pass the savings on to our customers! A+ Enterprises is the best mattress disposal service in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
The average price to remove & dispose of a double mattress with our company is $100, with us doing all the work! We will haul your old bed from wherever it is located, load it up, and recycle it.
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Omg you guys were very efficient and did such a n amazing job cleaning out all the junk our tenants left behind. Very friendLy staff and you’re pricing was very reasonable for all that you guys did. Thank you so much. Keep up the awesome work!! Highly recommend!!
Jon Mcleod
July 22, 2020The price was amazing and the workers were professional. They completed the job within a short period of time and I’m having them come back for more work. Thanks A plus
Maurice Oates
May 22, 2020Incredibly professional and responsive to all of my questions. Each time I called I spoke directly with sal. No need to leave a voicemail and wait for a call back. Sal, Shawn and Mackenzie have been amazing to work with. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for dumpster rentals.
Jennifer Bitters
May 17, 2020 -
This is an excellent company to deal with. I highly recommend! They were punctual, friendly and communicative throughout the entire process. From the first call, to the estimate, to the contract details, to start day/time, to what to expect day of and clean up day. It is very hard to find this level of customer service anymore! We hired them to tear down an old cinderblock/wood garage. It was right on the property line and didn’t have much room for error. A+ took the garage down no problem and did a great job with haul away and cleanup. You can tell they know their stuff. Sal always returned calls and emails. We got a fair price and a job well done! I definitely recommend and would work with them again if the need ever arises.
Alura B
April 14, 2021I never leave reviews but Sal (I think his name is) was great. Both times we used them they showed up the next day on time and did a fast and efficient job. Personable and reliable. Highly recommend.
Carissa Dewey
May 5, 2019Sal and his team are amazing! They came and did a clean out the same day I called. They are honest, flexible, quick, and professional. They are worth every penny they charge. I wouldn't consider calling anyone else. Ryan K.
R K
March 8, 2019 -
Hired A Plus Enterprises last year to remove some old pool equipment, old yard equipment, and old furniture from my house. There timing, professionalism, and reasonable pricing was overwhelmingly amazing. Great job and look forward to hiring you again!
Ryan Croughn
May 4, 2020Very professional and efficient. Came on short notice. Very nice guys. Extremely good job done swiftly.
Julianne Cusick
May 27, 2019Kyle and Joe were wonderful! Very efficient process. I called and gave brief information to a very professional person. They came out the next day. Wiped their feet, quoted me a very fair price, and removed my furniture. I’m very pleased with their service and friendliness. I will definitely recommend them to my family and friends! Meredith R. They did such a good job yesterday that I called them back again today for more revival. They’re very fast, efficient, easy to work with and professional. Joe and Kyle came both days and we’re incredibly polite and thoughtful in what was a hard situation for me. Bravo A+ Enterprises! Repeat business speaks for itself. Meredith R.
Meredith Rynkiewicz
August 15, 2019 -
EXTREMELY PLEASANT AND PROFESSIONAL! Gave them a call to remove some old furniture and assorted boxes of junk. They said the had a crew in my area the next morning and could be here at 9am. Arrived right at 9 on the dot and got straight to work. They battled through all my cobwebs and work quick and efficiently. No trouble or damage from moving some big items in narrow areas. The price they quoted was great value for all the work they did. I have already and will continue to HIGHLY recommend them.
Michael Machion
August 3, 2019Contacted Sal to have some old boxes removed, called me the next day to set up a time to estimate the work. Came first thing the next morning and gave me a great quote. We agreed on a wonderful price and literally 15 minutes later he was here with his truck cleaning out our boxes. He was done quickly and efficiently! Very nice man, We will be contacting him again in the near future! My family and I highly recommend!
Lakin Parsons
October 17, 2020AMAZING!!! 30 years of junk in a HUGE truck garage. We could not have done this job without A+ Enterprises. Thanks to Sal, Joe and the entire staff. I've never met in this day and age such HARD WORKERS!!! Also extremely polite and professional. I HIGHLY recommend this company to everyone. My rating is A+++++++++++
Bunny Degilio
August 8, 2019 -
One of the best companies I have ever dealt with. Professional, courteous, reasonable and efficient. Highly recommend.
Lynette Villano
April 4, 2019Called for estimate for tv removal, good price came that morning I called, Sal is great, will use again.
Debbie Rumensky
March 15, 2020Professional and courteous. We have sought the services of this company twice now. Each time they were more than accommodating with very reasonable prices. A+ service.
Charles Zaffuto
May 2, 2020
