Mattresses take up a lot of space in landfills. One mattress takes 23 cubic ft of space. Mattresses are difficult to compact and break down. One estimate suggests a single mattress can take up to 23 cubic feet of space in a landfill.

In North America, 50 million mattresses are disposed of each year. By recycling our mattresses, we can reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills.

Recycling mattresses allows for reusing valuable materials such as steel, foam and cotton. Recycling these materials can reduce the energy and natural resources required to produce new materials.

The process of recycling mattresses has environmental benefits, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving water.

The materials used in mattresses, such as foam, metal and fabric, are not biodegradable and can harm the environment if they are not properly disposed of.

When mattresses are left to decompose in a landfill, they release methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.

Recycling mattresses help create jobs and support local economies, particularly in the recycling and waste management industries.

A report from the Product Stewardship Institute found that mattress recycling programs in 3 U.S States (Connecticut, California, and Rhode Island) had created more than 200 jobs.