Bulky household items
How to dispose of old mattress.
Recommended answerMattresses need reuse, retailer collection, bulky-waste or specialist mattress recycling.
Recommended route
Donate only if clean and accepted; otherwise book an authorised bulky or recycling route.
Before disposal or return
- Check retailer take-back when buying a replacement.
- Keep dry before collection.
Do not
Do not leave a mattress beside communal bins.
Reference sources
Checked 2026-08-16
