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If you’re getting a new mattress and have used a mattress protector or topper, you may be able to donate your old mattress. Used but reusable mattresses clog up landfills every year, if you’re wondering what to do with your old mattress, let’s discover some disposal options because donating mattresses and donating beds is eco-friendly, charitable, and helpful for your community.
The laws of bed donations to charities differ from state to state
A used mattress could be accepted for donation but will be scrutinized for cleanliness.
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The laws of bed donations to charities differ from state to state and charities themselves will have their own rules of mattress donation. It is best to contact your chosen charity directly to clarify their stance. Donating a bed has a better chance of being accepted if it is in a usable condition. Be honest with yourself about the condition. Consider its size too as charities keep a lot of different household items in their stores, they may not have enough space to display or store your donation if it’s a large mattress, a small mattress such as a crib or twin-size may have a better chance of being accepted.
Check out our mattress disposal guide, here.
Local Thrift Stores |
No- your local thrift store does NOT accept mattress donations due to health and sanitary regulations |
Do Goodwill take mattresses? |
No- Goodwill do NOT accept used mattresses, pillows or box springs |
Does the Salvation Army take used mattresses? |
No- Salvation Army do NOT accept used mattresses but may take a bed frame |
Does Donation Town take used mattresses? |
Donation Town will help you find a local charity that may accept your used mattress |
Does Habitat for Humanity take used mattresses? |
No- Habitat for Humanity do NOT accept used mattresses |
Mattress disposal or donate mattress are not your only options, if you feel like using your imagination and having some fun you could upcycle the mattress. The materials in a mattress could be reused to make couch cushions, decorations, pet beds, pillows, rugs, or even a piece of art. It’s environmentally friendly because your old mattress is not being sent to the landfill, and you’re getting crafty which is good for the soul.
Learn how to upcycle a mattress, here.
An old mattress that is in good usable condition could get a new lease of life if you donate mattress to homeless shelter. Contact your local shelter who may be happy to take it off your hands. Charities that take mattresses can be few and far between because they need to be in near perfect condition to be accepted. To donate beds be mindful of their condition, if the mattress is heavily soiled, torn, or has bugs it’s best to get a mattress disposal company to deal with it.
If the mattress is in good condition but not accepted by any charities you’ve approached, consider using your DIY skills to refashion that old mattress into a new piece of furniture or work of art. Donating mattress sheets and bedding falls into the same rules, be mindful of their condition and if not suitable for donation, upcycling could work for them too.
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If the mattress is in reusable condition, your local charity may take your old mattress. Homeless shelters are always on the lookout for good quality items. Not all charities accept mattress donations due to health regulations so contact them first. If you’re unable to find a charity, you could consider upcycling the mattress.