Mattress recyclers are located all around Australia; however, most are in metropolitan areas. Use the directory on this page to see if there is a mattress recycler in your area.
 
Alternative options include:
•Check with the manufacturer to see if they have a take-back service
•Buy your new mattress from a retailer that will collect and recycle the old one
•Contact your council to see if they can collect your mattress or accept it at a transfer station (note: not all councils will recycle mattresses)
•If all else fails, you may have to take your mattress to the local tip

There are very few no-cost options for mattress disposal, as all large waste items are costly to dispose of. If you are purchasing a new mattress, some retailers will collect and dispose of the old mattress for free.

If the mattress is in good condition, you can try donating it via an online marketplace like Gumtree, or by calling our local charity shop to see if they will accept it.

If the mattress is not in good condition, you can contact your council to see if they will dispose of the mattress for free. Under no circumstances should the mattress be dumped in the environment or on the side of the road without making a booking with your council. Dumping mattresses is illegal and a fineable offense.

Recycling mattresses has a high cost with low return, as the materials used to make the mattress do not have a high re-sale value. Recycling your old mattress will therefore come at a cost, which will vary depending on the recycler, your location, and whether the mattress is being picked up or dropped off.

Paying for the recycling of your old mattress is a great way to take responsibility for your waste, preventing it from being sent to landfill and ensuring the resources are used again. Use the information on this page to find recycling options in your area. There will likely also be a cost for taking your old mattress to the tip.

Mattresses can be disposed of in a number of ways, but not all of them will have a positive impact on the environment. The best way to dispose of your old mattress is through a recycler so the materials can be used again to make new products.
 
You can use the directory on this page to find a recycler in your area, or you can purchase a new mattress through a retailer that will collect and recycle your old one (visit the Australian Bedding Stewardship Council for a list of retailers that support mattress recycling).
 
If you are unable to find a recycling option, you can contact your council to see if they have a collection service or if they accept mattresses at transfer stations. Note: not all councils will recycle the mattresses they collect.
 
If all else fails, you can take your old mattress to the tip where it will be sent to landfill. Under no circumstances should you dump the mattress on the street or in the environment (unless you have booked in a pick-up with your council). Dumping mattresses is illegal and is a fineable offense.

If you’re looking to get rid of an old mattress, it’s important to do this responsibly. You cannot leave your old mattress on the side of the street (this is classified as illegal dumping) unless there’s a hard rubbish collection coming up and/or you have booked a collection with your council directly. It is important to note that not all councils recycle the mattresses they collect, so you might want to confirm directly with your council how they dispose of mattresses.

A safer option is to search for a local mattress recycler via the search bar on this page or purchase your new mattress through a manufacturer that will collect your old one for recycling. You might also like to contact your local council to see if they accept mattresses for recycling at one of their recycling facilities.

Once your mattress arrives at a recycling facility, the components are separated so as much of the mattress can be recycled as possible. Steel springs can be melted down and recycled into new steel products like roof sheeting, foam can be recycled into carpet underlay, and the textiles can be recycled into acoustic panelling, for example.

Foam mattresses can be recycled and turned into carpet underlay, provided you dispose of them responsibly. To find a mattress recycler near you, use the search bar above. Alternatively, you can contact your local council, as many councils accept mattresses for recycling at their recycling facilities.

Air mattresses cannot be easily recycled, unfortunately. You should not put an air mattress in your household recycling bin.
 
If the air mattress is in good condition, you may be able to donate it via an online marketplace like Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. If it cannot be donated for reuse, you might like to contact the manufacturer to see if they run a ‘take back’ program. Otherwise, it should be put in your garbage bin.