• Mattresses in good condition are accepted by some charities and reuse projects. Check with your local shop or project. See CHARITY SHOPS, the Edinburgh Charity Shop and Reuse Map

• Find local solutions with Zero Waste Scotland's Reuse Tool 

   Pass on items through the Reuse Tool | How To Waste Less (zerowastescotland.org.uk)

CollectYourOldBed.com will collect your mattress for a fee and recycle it into various new products. They also collect bed frames and headboards.

W: http://www.collectyouroldbed.com/AboutUs.aspx; T: 0845 459 0095; E: info@collectyouroldbed.com

Mattresses are accepted at the three Edinburgh Community Recycling Centres. See COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTRES and are also recycled if you use Edinburgh Council's Special Uplift Service (there is likely to be a charge for this service).