When you need to get rid of an old mattress you think of hiring a skip. However you may be surprised that most skip companies will no longer allow mattresses in skips. This will raise the question what can i do with my old mattress?
Why a mattress is no longer allowed in a skip in the UK.
Why cant you put a mattress in a skip?
Difficult to Recycle. Mattresses and upholstered furniture are now classed as POPS waste. ( Persistant organic pollutants) this foam material must now be incinerated and stored separately from recyclable waste. The springs in the mattress can be taken to a metal recycling company. Most skip companies do not have incinerators so skip hire is not the best option for this service.
Takes Up Too Much Space. Mattresses are bulky items. even if you are able to fold it in half it will take up most of the room in a skip. Skip companies who do take mattresses will advise on hiring an 8 cubic yard skip as a minimum. Mattresses can also be heavy items and loading into a big skip could be an issue for some.
Disposal Costs Are Higher. Due to the complexities involved in recycling your mattress, waste transfer centres will charge a premium for the disposal. The Skip company will then pass this on to the customer. To keep costs down skip companies prefer to not accept mattress at all.
What Happens If I Put A Mattress In The Skip.
If you ignore the rules from a skip hire company then you could face a couple of few consequences. Firstly the skip company can refuse to take the skip away, leaving you with a driveway full of rubbish. Charge you a large fee on top of you skip hire fees making it an expensive process. Additionally if you are caught with improper disposal you can be fined from the local council.
How To Dispose Of A Mattress
Thankfully there are alternatives to skip hire for mattress disposal here in the UK. Many of which are easy to arrange.
Council Collection Service. Many councils in the UK including Wolverhampton City Council offer bulky waste collections for £28.00 for 5 items. This service is very convenient for the customer and usually a faster option.
By choosing this option you will not only be complying with waste regulations but also contributing to a more environmentally friendly disposal.
If your looking for Skip Hire In Wolverhampton then contact Bushbury Skip Hire for your waste removal needs. 01902 288124 / bushburyskiphire@gmail.com
