In London, a mattress is treated as bulky waste. You can’t put it in your household bin or leave it outside your property. Doing that is classed as fly-tipping and can lead to a fine.
If you need to get rid of a mattress, there are two legal ways to do it.
Use a licensed waste carrier
This is the easiest option for most people. A licensed company is allowed to collect and remove bulky items like mattresses and take them to approved sites.
How Chums Clearance helps:
Chums Clearance collects your mattress from inside your home, whether you live in a house or a flat. You don’t need to drag it outside or lift it yourself. Our team does the carrying and loading. After collection, the mattress is taken to licensed sites where it is dealt with properly and recycled where possible.
Take it to a council recycling centre
Some recycling centres accept mattresses, but you’ll need a suitable vehicle and time to transport them yourself. Not all centres take mattresses, so you have to check in advance.
For many people, using Chums Clearance is the simplest and safest choice. Your mattress is removed quickly, handled properly, and you don’t have to worry about fines or paperwork.
To book a collection or get a quick quote, contact us at info@chumsclearance.com or call 0208 935 5117.
