Check local waste disposal rules for mattress pickup or drop-off
Schedule a bulk trash collection with your city or waste service
Donate it if it is clean, dry, and in usable condition
Give it away through local community groups or online marketplaces
Recycle it at a mattress recycling facility
Take it to a landfill or transfer station if recycling is unavailable
Use a retailer take-back program when buying a replacement
Remove bedding and accessories before disposal
Wrap the mattress if required by your local disposal rules
Cut or break it down only if allowed and necessary for disposal