Recycling service
Take the hassle out of getting rid of your old bed or mattress with our recycling service. It’s the fast, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to make space for your new bed.
We’ll collect your old bed or mattress when we deliver your new one and recycle it at a specialised bed and mattress recycling centre, managed by our parent company, Dreams. Because most of our mattresses are filled with natural materials and largely glue-free, we’re able to recycle almost every part of a mattress; springs are melted down, fibres are recycled, and foam can be cleaned to make carpet underlay.
Our recycling service is available to purchase at checkout.
What happens to my old bed or mattress when it's recycled?
Your bed or mattress are broken down into their base materials, separated and compacted into large bales to help save space when we transport to other recycling destinations.
- Metal, such as spring, brackets, and bolts, is melted down into new light iron products.
- Natural materials like wool, bamboo, hemp, and flax are extracted, cleaned and cycled back into mattress production.
- Wood is chipped and converted into fuel.
- Due to hygiene considerations, mattress covers are turned into a fossil fuel alternative, creating green energy and heat.
- Memory foam is used in either energy from waste generation or it can be cleaned and used to make carpet underlay.
- Any polyester is used by the fibre blending industry as filling for other other products.
We work closely with our parent company, Dreams, and our recycling partner to research and explore new uses for every part of our products.
Recycling service FAQs
The cost to recycle a bed depends on what item you'd like us to take away.
- Bed frames & divan bases £60
- Sofa beds (not including standard sofas) £60
- Headboards £25
The cost of recycling a mattress depends on its size. Larger mattresses cost more to move and recycle than small ones.
- Single mattresses £40
- Double, king & super king mattresses £60
The best way to prepare a bed for recycling is to wrap and seal all the component parts in recycling bags. When you arrange for recycling with us, we'll send you green recycling bags in advance.
Simply follow these packing guidelines:
- Bed frame: wrap the head end and foot end in one bag, the side rails and nuts and bolts in a second bag and the slats in a third.
- Divan: wrap a single divan in one bag and half bases in one bag each.
- Headboard: wrap in one bag.
- Sofa bed: wrap each end of the sofa bed with a bag so completely covered.
Regrettably, items that are not properly prepared and ready can't be collected.
If you don't receive your bags within 48 hours of your collection date, please get in touch with our Customer Services team on 01243 380 600, who will arrange for another set to be sent and give you all the advice you need.