Any thoughts?

In Toledo, OH I've personally seen people strip mattress and box spring fabric and dump the metal off at the yard. I personally wouldn't try to get involved in a mess like used mattresses even if it would be for a good cause, simply because of the bedbug issue that seems to be more prevalent now than ever. Just my $0.02

Indeed...it was just a passing thought...something I felt the need to discuss. Just wondering with all the money that the "STATES" Involved are charging Mattress sellers where does it go? and who really benefits? I have found a solution to my dilemma. Quite the positive one at that! I will post pics when all is said and done! Thanks!

I don't remember many details, but the program was implemented recently in California. It's similar to the TV/Monitor program here. I do believe individuals get paid from recycling centers for their mattress. The recycling center is reimbursed for both the payment to the individual and the cost of recycling the mattress. It's still new, but I foresee businesses opening up similar to the "Cash for your old TV" places where middlemen jump in to get a few bucks out of the deal.

I've stripped a bunch here in MA. I usually go into CT to a scrap yard. They used to take them stripped and whole, but now you must cut them in half and then in small sections. Reason given is that they get caught up in the next step of the process and cause havoc in the machines. I'm guessing whoever the yard sells to, has problems processing them as a whole unit.

Originally Posted by magnumrecycling

In Toledo, OH I've personally seen people strip mattress and box spring fabric and dump the metal off at the yard. I personally wouldn't try to get involved in a mess like used mattresses even if it would be for a good cause, simply because of the bedbug issue that seems to be more prevalent now than ever. Just my $0.02