A-Z disposal guide

If it's in reasonable condition consider giving it away or selling it.

OR

Inflatable mattress

 Put it in the red/waste to landfill bin.

OR 

Book a hard waste collection.

The material must be cut up / rolled up and bound. No longer than 1.5m in length and rolled up to a maximum 30cm in diameter.

Foam / latex

Book a hard waste collection.

These mattresses cannot be recycled.

OR

Contact a Waste Transfer Station

Innerspring 

Book a mattress collection.

OR

Contact a Waste Transfer Station

Sleeping pad

 Put it in the red/waste to landfill bin.

OR 

Book a hard waste collection.

The material must be cut up / rolled up and bound. No longer than 1.5m in length and rolled up to a maximum 30cm in diameter.

Bunks / platform / sofa / trundle / futon

If it's in reasonable condition consider giving it away or selling it.

OR

• contact a scrap metal recycler (metal frame)
• book a hard waste collection (timber frame)
  Sofa beds to be dismantled and metal separated for appropriate disposal (take to a scrap metal recycler).
  Futon/sofa bed mattresses are included if they do not contain inner-springs.

Bed base / ensemble

If the bed frame is in reasonable condition consider giving it away or selling it.

OR

• contact a scrap metal recycler (metal frame or springs/ensemble)
• book a hard waste collection (timber frame/ensemble)

Dismantle frame if over 1.5m.
If an item is wider or higher than 1.5 metres, we are unable to collect it. This is because the opening at the rear of our collection compactor truck is only 1.5 meters wide, and larger items cannot be accommodated.

Sofa bed

If it's in reasonable condition, consider giving it away or selling it.

OR

For clearance:

• dismantle for disposal
  Sofa beds contain several material types, some of which are banned from landfill, so cannot be included in a hard waste collection. Sofa beds need to be dismantled and metal separated for appropriate disposal.
• remove the mattress/cushions and unscrew the hinge arms that fasten the bed part to the sofa's frame.
• contact a scrap metal recycler (metal frame)
• book a hard waste collection (timber frame)
  sofa bed mattresses are included if they do not contain inner-springs.
  
  

• OR

• Take to a waste transfer station or contact a rubbish removal company to collect.

Waterbed

If it's in reasonable condition consider giving it away or selling it.

OR

Book a hard waste collection. 
Bladder to be cut open and emptied. Dismantle frame if over 1.5m.

If in good condition, consider giving it away, donating or selling it.

The RSPCA South Australia accepts blankets for bedding.

OR

Return to Retailers: Many clothing retailers accept unwanted, damaged or unusable fabrics and linens and recycle them for repurposing

• UPPAREL has a home collection service that accepts clothing (in any condition), shoes, linen, and other textiles for a fee. All items are reused, repurposed, or recycled in Australia.
• Textile Recyclers Australia has a home collection service for clean clothing and textiles and an underwear mail bag service, for a fee.
• Sheridan accepts clean household linens - of any brand - made from 100% cotton, 100% polyester, or cotton-polyester blends

OR

Use for rags.

OR

 Put it in red/waste to landfill bin.

See also: Clothing/uniforms; Luggage/bags; Shoes