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Mattress Recycling
How Does It Work?
Step 1: Your mattress is collected and brought to our mattress recycling facility, then responsibly deconstructed.
Step 2: Foam padding is turned into carpet underlay and animal bed padding.
Step 3: Springs are recycled as metal scrap and used in appliances in construction components.
Step 4: Fibres are removed and applied to textile applications, including industrial oil filters.
Step 5: Wooden frames are turned into gardening mulch and new energy products.
Who do we work with?
Eco Mattress are based in Glasnevin, Co. Dublin. It was founded in order to create an eco-friendly solution for used and unwanted mattresses.
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They guarantee 100% deconstruction of your mattresses with no parts being reused for reproduction.
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Eco Mattress are supported by Pobal, Pobal administer and manage Government and EU funding to address disadvantage and support social inclusion.
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Any profit made by Eco Mattress is actually put back into the company to hire these staff on a full time permanent basis.
Bounce back is based in Galway, Ireland. All mattresses are taken apart by hand and all materials are disposed of ethically in their depot!
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Since 2017 they have diverted 50,000 mattresses from landfill.
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Bounce back are also supported by Pobal.
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Bounce back work with Rethink Ireland which works towards sustainable solutions.
Do we recycle your mattress?
Yes. In fact, we recycle each part of your old mattress individually so that everything is correctly recycled. Each layer is stripped away to ensure there’s no mixing of materials.
In our efforts to create a sustainable future, we’re constantly working on innovative new uses for each part of your mattress. This also allows us to put these recycled materials to best use.
How much will it cost cost?
A charge of €30 applies to each mattress we recycle.
Why should you recycle through Harvey Norman?
We will ensure that your old mattress is disposed of correctly to reduce the potentially harmful effects caused to the environment and to conserve natural resources. Through our extensive research you can rest assured your old mattress is completely zero to landfill. You also cut down on your carbon footprint by deciding to recycle your old mattress with us.
