Stop Illegal
Dumping

Help #StopIllegalDumping!

Dumping a mattress on the street, in an alley or even a dumpster is not only an eyesore, but illegal too.

When someone dumps their old mattress on any property that is not in a permitted waste removal facility, your community sees the effects.

Illegal dumping disrupts natural land and water, harms plants and wildlife, causes health and safety hazards, attracts disease carrying pests like rodents and insects, pollutes water sources, decreases property values, and costs taxpayers millions in clean-up costs.

If convicted of this crime, you can receive fines up to $10,000, have your vehicle seized, and even be incarcerated.

… but what can I do to Stop Illegal Dumping?

1 – Don’t dump it.
Properly dispose of your old mattress. Find a Recycling Facility here.
2 – Choose junk haulers wisely.
When you work with anyone removing unwanted items, you can ask for a Dump Receipt before you pay! Make sure they are dumping your items legally.
3 – Report Illegal Dumping.
If you witness Illegal Dumping in progress, write down their license plate and vehicle information and immediately call your local government to file a report. In some cases, there might even be a reward!
4 – Volunteer in Local Clean-Ups.
Reach out to your local government and see when they are hosting a community clean-up event and for more information. And, check out the Bye Bye Mattress Facebook page for mattress collection events in your area!

Remember, recycling your old mattress is always the best option! Recycling allows it to become a lot of great, new things like: appliances, industrial filters, carpet padding and even mulch for your garden!

What’s even better than that? If you are a resident of California, Connecticut or Rhode Island, you can recycle your old mattress for FREE.

Check out FREE mattress collection options in your community.