It is widely accepted that today’s mattresses are designed
to last the average consumer about 7 – 10 years.
The actual amount of time is
based on several factors such as amount of use, weight of user, if allergies
are involved, and if the user is experiencing a bad night’s sleep.
Mattresses made of such materials as metal, wood, cotton,
fabric, and possibly some plastic. These materials, in themselves, are
recyclable, but smaller recycling centers are unable to efficiently separate
these materials, which renders it non-recyclable.
Some larger recycling centers have the means and capability
to accommodate items such as mattresses as recyclable items. Smaller recycling
centers don’t usually possess the technology, manpower, and capability to
effectively and efficiently separate these materials to send them to a buyer.
Several processes are involved in the separation of the
materials before they are sent to buyers to make new products. Smaller
recycling centers do not have the means to make this process happen
efficiently, so items like mattresses become an unrecyclable item.
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