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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sarah Jones

How to responsibly dispose of a mattress, according to experts

There are various ways to get rid of your old mattress without harming the planet - (iStock/The Independent)

Few home upgrades feel as instantly satisfying as switching to a brand-new mattress. Fresh sheets, a fluffy duvet, a crisp bedding set, and a stack of comfortable pillows can transform your bed into a space you genuinely look forward to sinking into at the end of the day.

But once your new sleep setup is in place, there’s a less exciting question to deal with: what should you do with the old mattress you’ve just replaced?

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