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How to recycle mattresses and box springs

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

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Most mattresses and box springs are composed of materials that can be recycled, such as wire, cloth, paper and wood, but not all cities accept them for recycling. Go to http://www.earth911.org to find out about the regulations in your area and your options for mattress and box spring recycling.

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1 Response to How to recycle mattresses and box springs

eric sellers says:

November 19, 2015 at 8:30 pm

want to start a mattress and furnature recycleing bussiness but i dont know were to sell the foam and cloth

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