Avoid Liability When Disposing of Old Mattresses

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Checklist Tasks

• Photograph the mattress in place to document its condition before removal.
• Check your city’s bulk pickup schedule for mattress-specific requirements.
• Get written disposal instructions from your property manager.
• Research local laws to ensure legal mattress disposal or recycling.
• Remove bedding and inspect for bedbugs; follow special rules if infested.
• Wrap the mattress in plastic if required to avoid contamination fines.
• Label wrapped mattress with your unit info if traceability is required.
• Arrange licensed hauling if building bans curbside or hall storage.
• Save the disposal or recycling receipt to prove proper handling.
• Never leave mattresses in hallways or by dumpsters to avoid violation fees.
• Check your lease for mattress disposal fees.
• Notify management after removal to confirm compliance.