Recent research has shown a positive image of mattress disposal in Birmingham, with the area ranking favourably for eco-friendly methods by the council. There are several different ways in which a mattress can be disposed of in Birmingham and residents should select an approved disposal method, to make sure regulations are followed for mattress disposal.
Birmingham City Council are responsible for five household recycling centres (tips); Castle Bromwich, Kings Norton, Perry Barr, Sutton Coldfield and Tyseley. Residents in Birmingham wishing to dispose of a mattress at the tip will need to book an appointment in advance and take proof of address. In Birmingham, mattresses disposed of at a tip are separated into component parts for recycling. Disposing of mattresses at tips in Birmingham will not incur a charge.
In Birmingham, the council also run a bulky item collection service which residents can use to dispose of a mattress for a fixed fee. Mattresses disposed of in Birmingham via this route, are also sent for recycling.
Another option might be to select a private company in Birmingham offering mattress disposal services. They may have more varied availability of when they can collect a mattress for disposal.
Sending an end-of-life mattress to be recycled is the most environmentally friendly method of disposal, but if your mattress is in a re-usable condition, you may be able to dispose of it by giving it a new life via a charity. In Birmingham, both The ReUsers Shop and CT Furniture may take mattresses, meaning disposing of your mattress can have a positive social impact in Birmingham.