Where Can I Donate a Used Mattress Near Me

With over a decade of experience in the mattress industry, I'm here to help you decide which mattress foundation is best for yous.

If your mattress is in reasonable condition, y'all can probably donate it!

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Think Your Old Mattress Is Non Donation Worthy? Think Once more!

Despite current sanitary bedding laws, there are still many donation agencies/options across the country that you lot tin can donate a mattress to. And then, instead of adding your mattress to a local landfill, y'all really could exercise something good for the surroundings and society.

Every bit they say, "One human being'southward trash is another man'southward treasure," and this is a prime example of that. Typically, if your mattress is still in reasonable shape with no noticeable stains or structural bug, then many organizations will take the mattress donation.

Most donation agencies refer to them as "gently used" mattresses. Many of them will even arrange to selection up the mattress donation from you! Some agencies will non take one without the mattress foundation, then you'll have to clear that upward with them beforehand. If you purchase a new mattress and they offer free mattress pick up (where they typically discard the old mattress), attempt the donation route get-go. Just think, doing something kind like donating a mattress might just help you sleep better at night!

Agencies to Consider

• National Furniture Bank Association
• Furniture Banks Across America (partnered with the National Furniture Depository financial institution Clan)
• Catholic Charities
• Vietnam Veteran's of America (depending on the location, some VVA's volition not accept mattress donations, but others will. It depends on that chapter'due south policy and the status and cleanliness of the mattress.)
• Local homeless or battered women's shelters
• The Hope Clinic in Fairfax, VA serves local uninsured families with medical, spiritual, and emotional needs. Many of the families come to them with very footling finances and almost have inadequate living necessities. And so, if you're in the Washington, DC area, delight consider this smashing organization for a mattress or other donation.
• DonationTown.org

Does Conservancy Army Take Mattresses?

Larger organizations, similar the Conservancy Army and Habitat for Humanity, typically volition not have mattress donations due to sanitary bedding law and aseptic concerns. I have had feel with a few Conservancy Army locations that yous can donate a mattress to; however, it's but if the mattress doesn't take whatever spots or stains, and so you'll have to call and see what their criteria are for each location.

Where to Mail Your Mattress

You can also consider posting your mattress online or effectually your community:

• Craigslist
• Freecycle.org
• Your Facebook page
• Paper flyers at local schools/universities

In all of the above cases, your post should clarify that yous are not selling your mattress—that you are giving it away for costless if the interested party picks it up. Exist clear with your description of the mattress; i.e., mention any stains, structural issues, etc., and provide a photo if possible.

You may too take a local friend who you could donate a mattress to. Donating a mattress to a family or shelter in a natural disaster surface area (similar a tornado, hurricane or fire) who lost their homes, is too a bully mode to assist out those in immediate demand. I experienced this in Louisiana after surviving Hurricane Katrina. We donated a couple of inflatable air mattresses to a shelter at that place. And don't forget, most of these organizations provide a donation skid to y'all, where y'all can provide a value for your donation and report the donation with your taxes.

Mattress Recycling

Another option is mattress recycling. Certain areas of the country have mattress recycling centers that work with local charities to provide bedding to the less fortunate. These recycling centers typically utilise the undamaged structural elements of the donated mattress and supersede the bedding material with newer, clean, and safe bedding material.

Options for Your Current Mattress Problem

Tips for Certain Mattress Weather

Mattress Dips/Hammocks	Mattress OK, but Too Firm	Mattress Soft/Unsupportive
Check Foundation for Bowing	Topper Pads Soften Upwards Mattresses	A New Foundation Can Help
Donate/Recycle Mattress		Plywood/Pressboard Over Base of operations

Want to Salve Your Existing Mattress? Endeavour a New Memory Foam or Latex Topper Pad

Now, earlier you go throwing your existing mattress away or trying to donate your mattress because it isn't comfortable anymore, there are ways to improve the comfort quality of your mattress.

Consider this: Memory foam topper pads, both in memory cream and latex course, are a great fashion to better the comfort and therapeutic value of an aging mattress. If your mattress is still in proficient condition (i.e., still relatively firm and even, with no dips or a hammock feel), then a topper pad tin really extend the life of your mattress out for years by giving yous a supportive, body-befitting cloth that really does help improve sleep, condolement and therapeutic levels. They typically come in ii to 3-inch thicknesses (though sometimes i and 4-inches are sold) depending on your size—typically someone who is over 190 lbs would require a 3-inch topper pad; anyone below that weight should become with a two-inch topper pad.

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What About a Sagging Mattress?

If y'all have a sagging mattress, sometimes the problem can exist the mattress foundation. By placing a board (i/4" to 1/2" thick pressboard or plywood) over your existing mattress foundation, this can make your mattress perform ameliorate and reduce the sagging issue.

You can pick these up at Lowes or Habitation Depot and have them cut the woods/lath to size for you. I would recommend cutting the wood at least an inch shorter both width and length-wise and so that y'all don't take any woods protrusions. If this doesn't work, purchasing a new mattress foundation could extend the life of your mattress and ameliorate its comfort quality. If it's a foam mattress (retention foam or latex), you'll need a solid, compatible bottom foundation.

Marie LaMair on December 18, 2019:

Accept twin beds-almost new-

mattresses, bedding, blankets, etc.

Camarillo area

John R on Oct xiv, 2019:

I have a NEW (defective) twin actress long cream mattress than I will/can donate to some charity or private who can employ information technology. Likewise, an "old" inter spring twin mattress - if desired. John R Sonoma, CA (located 1 hr north of San Francisco).

Douglas Pratt on September 18, 2019:

I take contacted Cosmic Charities, VVA, and the Furniture bank in Colo and none of them volition have mattress or box springs.

Mia on Baronial 01, 2019:

I live in Homewood Birmingham Alabama I had ane matress donation

Gloria on May 27, 2019:

king mattress must become

Brian Anderson (author) from United States on February 12, 2019:

Hi Royce - Since I don't know your area, I would use the links and suggestions I take in my article here.. I've had the best success with Craigslist.. Promise this helps, Brian

Royce on February 11, 2019:

where tin can we donate a twin xl mattress and adjustable bed frame that simply needs a new motor. Otherwise skilful status.

Glen Smyth on December 23, 2018:

I accept a new queen mattress and box leap for pickup nlt than 12/27?

Kathy Meyers on December 11, 2018:

I have a king size Mattress and box to donate, this is not clear at all who to contact?

Rebecca on December x, 2018:

I accept a expert quality king size mattress with boxspring and bed frame can someone selection up the 21st of Dec?

Andy on December 04, 2018:

. I tin can donate and deliver within 5 mi.

Coco on Nov 15, 2018:

I accept a expert quality queen size bed frame and box springs that desire to donate to someone able to come to pick up at 92127

Dave Lauder on November 08, 2018:

I have a Queen size mattress & box spring I desire to go rid of by tonight or tomorrow morning

ashish khare on June 04, 2018:

i would like to donate cal rex size sealy brand mattress and box spring. who tin i contact?

Fran on May 19, 2018:

Would like to donate queen box spring and mattress in splendid condition. Who can I contact?

anna on April 22, 2018:

I have total size bed frame and mattress, reckoner desk, couch, lamp, lite etc to donate! where or who could I call for pick up? I tried so many places and desire to accuse me. I just want to give, why so hard to requite for gratuitous?

Bhumika Tirkey on April 11, 2018:

I have a queen size mattress. How can i donate to any one.

vedika on March 29, 2018:

I take a queen size mattress and box spring for donation. Used for 3 years...

Nay on March 12, 2018:

Hello so anyone out there have a bed they can give to me i am in need of a mattress for me and my daughter please assistance

Karen A hamm on February 16, 2018:

I have a gently used bob-o-pedic dark-green size mattress. No stains. Looks and feels brand new. Free.

Kelly on December 29, 2017:

Ken Lee, you lot are welcome to my rex size mattress, if you still need 1. Information technology is used, but adequately clean. I am in Southern Florida.

Terry on December 26, 2017:

Tin can you lot donate or recycle a king-size sleep number bed?

Georgiann Chiliad on October 23, 2017:

Free queen size mattress and foundation. Restonic brand. iv years old and very clean and in great shape. Holton indiana

Kathi H on October 21, 2017:

I have a king size mattress to donate. My x twelvemonth old only used it for nigh a year before nosotros decided to purchase a queen sized bed. Simmons and in good shape....no bed bugs or pee stains.

Nancy Drigotas on October 18, 2017:

I am in Tucson AZ. I have a lilliputian used double bed, mattress, and frame to donate. When I did use the bed it had a four inch retention foam pad on top and so I did non sleep direct on the mattress. Free to anyone who needs it.

Ken Lee on Oct 15, 2017:

We are an elderly couple living on Social Security and nosotros are in desperate need of a mattress. Ours has complanate on one side and it tends to make you roll off the bed. Nosotros cannot afford to purchase one. Is at that place anyone out there than tin can assistance us get i. We demand a rex sized and preferably on the med to soft side.

debbie on August 01, 2017:

hello i have several mattress unmarried & double, is this something that yous would be able to accept off me? do you exercise a collection service? and if not where are the charities shops most CV7 area?

Lori on May thirty, 2017:

Vietnam Veterans volition not accept matteresses

Carie Villanueva on July 24, 2013:

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Perfectly spoken without a doubt! !.

Nicely put. Thank you!

David McKenzie from Canada on February 28, 2013:

When y'all buy a new mattress the concern yous buy it from will ofttimes have your old one and recycle it. So even if yous can't find someone to take your sometime one, no excuse for dumping into a landfill.

Brian Anderson (writer) from United states of america on July 13, 2012:

Hullo Vince - Depends on what office of the country you're in.. Different VVA'due south will, past my own feel beingness in Louisiana, Virginia and Maryland, pick upwards a mattress if it is in proficient condition (no stains, no structural damage).. So, y'all're local VVA may non pick up mattresses, only it's not true as a whole with VVA..

Vince on February 17, 2012:

I just spoke with Vietnam Veteran'southward of America and they no longer pick up mattresses - two/17/2012.

Brian Anderson (author) from United states of america on January 28, 2012:

Howdy - Bank check with your local VVA affiliate shop. I accept donated a bunch of mattresses to the VVA in the past, and maybe (if you're lucky), you lot can discover a mattress in practiced status with them.. Promise this helps, Brian

Whitney on January 27, 2012:

Hello, My father is a veteran and I'd like to get him a new bed asap(I'm in college and don't take the coin to buy a new i) because the ane he has isn't suitable for his back and the boards keep coming out. I come across a lot of information about altruistic beds, but what well-nigh any veteran services that requite beds to non homeless vets?

paul smith on December 29, 2011:

Hi my name is Paulo Smith and iv,due east been looken and serching help for free mattress for my meaning wife an I and allso for my ii baby boys and stride son too. we lost our beds due to bed bugs along with other things. but my main focus is needing aid with beds for my family.And then please if theirs someone who don't need or throwen out the old mattresses,plesae Electronic mail me at Ole7Allen@yahoo.com thank you very much! Paulo Smith.

Sharon Rasch on November 22, 2011:

Reputable achieve up, that was operational grouping, makes me tariff to purchase one. me and the fam are in the mart for a new mattress. Chichi to see pics of the menage. Thanks!

Shirley Yanez from UK on November 07, 2011:

Hello Brian, cheers for sharing these recycling gems. When you are sleeping on the floor, someone's loved just no longer needed mattress is the greatest souvenir.

Warren38 on October 27, 2011:

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Ask_DJ_Lyons from Mosheim, Tennessee on October 13, 2011:

This was great data. If a friend of ours does not desire our onetime mattress after all, I will expect into some of your suggestions. Thank you!

Anne Webster on October 06, 2011:

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Richard Ricky Hale from Due west Virginia on October 05, 2011:

Very proficient point and well written Brian. No demand in tossing it when others can use it. I know many people that would love to have a bed. Voted upwardly.

Brian Anderson (writer) from United states of america on September 10, 2011:

Cheers, Masmasika! Capeesh the prissy comments.. In that location certainly aren't enough mattresses to go around..

masmasika on September 10, 2011:

bang-up hub and very thoughtful suggestion. In my country there are countless people who need beds so people wishing to donate might too do that. This is i of the best means to minimize garbage around. voted upwardly.

Shirley Chisolm on August eleven, 2011:

Wow. I really agreed almost your post. Don't throw out your onetime bed mattress in a garbage. You can donate information technology to the agencies which collect bed mattress. You tin can earned little or y'all can donate your old mattress to the people who needs a bed especially to the poor people. In this way you tin can help for your fellowship. Thank you lot because I've enjoyed reading your weblog and this is great because it can give lesson for the readers. Keep it up.

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Mari on June 15, 2011:

Hello, I'1000 in need of a king size mattress or 2 twin mattresses. My mattress has bed bugs and I need to supercede it immediately, but I don't the money to buy a new i. I appreciate any information. I'm in NYC. Thank you so much.

mscscott on June 11, 2011:

I am currently working on a shelter in west tennessee. want to know how to get on a list for donated mattresses.

we can only take twin and baby mattresses.

thank you, Scott

Brian Anderson (author) from The states on October 23, 2010:

Hullo Lisa - Effort this link for homeless shelters in Los Angeles expanse: http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/california... Enter your local surface area info, and bank check out the shelters in your area. Hopefully, one of them will take your mattress. Thank you for the comment..

Lisa on Oct 22, 2010:

Simply chosen nigh 20 unlike places, nobody wants a used mattress in Los Angeles!

Crystal on January thirty, 2010:

I take a CAl King mattress and box springs in excellent condition that I would dear to donate. Non equally easy equally you might recollect!

If anyone knows someone that tin can pick information technology upward - it's theirs.

Must exist picked upwards by 12:xxx tomorrow (Dominicus)

Brian Anderson (author) from United states on Jan 17, 2010:

Glad the data helped you, Michael and Annie.. The shelters certainly need them.. Best of luck to you.

Michael and Annie on Jan 17, 2010:

Thank you for this information. We had two sets of lightly used mattresses that nosotros will be donating to a local (Fundamental Florida) homeless shelter. Many blessings to you and yours for supplying this valuable information.

Brian Anderson (author) from United states of america on Oct 17, 2009:

Thanks, Jim. I accept updated the information y'all suggested. Appreciate the aid! Brian

elephant bean bags on December 19, 2008:

Its really a wonderful information. I have 2 such mattresses and want to donate them. I was non aware of this useful information. Promise to get the organization's name if you have. Thanks for the nice hub.

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