Here s all the information you need to know about mattress donation.
Mattress donation nyc.
Founded in 2014 by christine kiourtsis and her now husband michael hawksby they are spearheading mattress recycling in nyc and long island.
Based on my apartment s proximity to their warehouse they offered to pick up my mattress to be recycled at a fair price.
You can get large plastic bags at department stores home improvement stores and moving supply centers.
Saatva is one of the few who don t charge.
In nyc there s renewable recycling inc based locally in oceanside ny.
There are dozens of nonprofit organizations that would be thrilled to take it off your hands.
Instead of hauling your old sofa down to the curb consider donating it.
When saatva mattresses are delivered and set up in your house they will also remove the old mattress free of charge.
Most of them charge a fee of anything between 100 200.
From the official website of the city of new york.
So there really is no reason not to donate.
Goodwill is a popular mattress donation site where you can ensure your old mattress is going to someone in need.
To help the city s fight against bedbugs and to avoid a 100 fine seal any mattress or box spring in a plastic bag before putting it out with your regular garbage for bulk collection.
So the next time you decide to buy a new mattress consider donating the old one and giving someone in need a suitable place to lay their head at night.