It may sound odd, silly even, to pay so much to dispose of a run-of-the-mill household item. But the economics of mattress recycling illustrate why it can be difficult — and costly — to be an ...

Once upon a time you couldn't purchase a mattress without a box spring. Today, box springs are all but obsolete, reserved only for a small niche of users. But if you’re of a certain age you might be ...

Amanda Jones removes the fabric from a mattress at Willis Dady Works, 800 First Ave. NW, in Cedar Rapids on Friday. Willis Dady first partnered with Iowa City Landfill and Recycling for the program.

Chippewa Valley residents will have the opportunity to recycle mattresses and box springs for a small fee next month, according to a press release. Kersten Family Junk Removal LLC will host the ...

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 ...