Mattress recycling or green disposal

[David Soliday]

Hi all,

I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for getting rid of an old mattress without sending it to the landfill. Doing some Google research on this question, I've learned that some other cities and states have recycling programs for large items, like mattresses, but I didn't see anything similar in Central Ohio. I searched the Sustainable Delaware Resources page, the Delaware City Utilities Residential Disposal and Curbside Rules & Regulations, as well as the website of the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, as well as other sites & businesses. I haven't found any place that will take them without being usable by others.

Any help would be appreciated.

David

[David Soliday]

Actually, Google Now suggested this on my Android: a No Nonsense Landlord blog post on "How to Get Rid of a Mattress for Free" with instructions (and pics!) for how to tear one down into its component parts. http://www.nononsenselandlord.com/2014/05/how-to-get-rid-of-a-mattress-for-free/ Sims Bros. will probably take the metal springs and frame...

David

[Jenifer Way-Young]

David,

I am not aware of any mattress recycling outfits in Central Ohio.  If you want to disassemble the mattress and recycle the scrap metal, that is one option.  The rest will have to be landfilled as the foam and fabrics cannot be recycled locally.  If you cannot fit the rest into your city toter, you can take it to the Delaware County Solid Waste Transfer Station at 888 US 42 North. You can call them at 369-7700 for the cost.

For those reading this, SWACO or the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio is Franklin County's Solid Waste District.  Delaware County is part of the DKMM (Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow) Solid Waste District.

Let me know if you have additional questions.

Dedicated to Your Health,

Jenifer Way-Young

Delaware General Health 

Keep Delaware County Beautiful Coordinator

Child Passenger Safety Technician Proxy

1-3 W. Winter St.

Delaware OH 43015

740-203-2076

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[David Soliday]

Thanks, Jenifer!

I've used the transfer station below. They must not have much of a web presence, whereas the SWACO has a very informative, helpful website.

David

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[Jenifer Way-Young]

David and All,

You can find information on disposing all kinds of things by visiting Keep Delaware County Beautiful pages at the Delaware General Health District's website at  http://www.delawarehealth.org/content.cfm?article=litter-and-recycling

Yes, SWACO does have an informative site, however some of their events and activities are not normally open to Delaware County residents.

While the transfer station does not have a website, DKMM does:  www.dkmm.org

Dedicated to Your Health,

Jenifer Way-Young

Delaware General Health 

Keep Delaware County Beautiful Coordinator

Child Passenger Safety Technician Proxy

1-3 W. Winter St.

Delaware OH 43015

740-203-2076

DISCLAIMER NOTICE: This e-mail, together with any attachments or files transmitted with it, may contain confidential information belonging to the sender, or constitute non-public information that is not subject to disclosure under O.R.C. Section 149.43, Ohio’s Public Records Act. Additionally, this e-mail, together with any attachments or files transmitted with it, may contain information containing private medical information or information that is protected by the physician-patient privilege or other applicable privileges. The information in this e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system. Nothing contained in this disclaimer notice by itself exempts, nor should it be interpreted to by itself exempt, this e-mail from disclosure as a public record upon the proper submission of a request for public records pursuant to O.R.C. Section 149.43.