The top 12 weirdest items we’ve collected in 2025

Learn how to disassemble a mattress with ease to facilitate proper recycling and disposal. This step-by-step guide will show you how to remove bedding and linens, detach the fabric cover, separate comfort layers from the support core, and identify recyclable materials.

Imagine a world where old mattresses no longer clutter landfills, but instead, find new life through innovative upcycling techniques. Welcome to the realm of mattress upcycling, where sustainability meets comfort.

After this read, not only will you be a textile recycling expert, but you will also have fun facts to share with friends and family about the process of recycling each item, its impact on the environment, and the typical uses for the recycled materials.

The top ten for this year was particularly hard to create. You won’t believe everything we hauled away in 2023. Check out the weirdest junk here.

Before you dispose of your old electronics, or e-waste, you should consider recycling. Only then should you get rid of them responsibly. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can show you how.

Get ready to unlock the hidden potential of your old mattress!  From saving landfill space to reducing our carbon footprint, you'll be amazed at the positive impact of giving old mattresses a second chance.

Mattress recycling minimizes landfill waste, recovers valuable materials, and supports local economies, while promoting a greener and more sustainable future.

What happens in a mattress recycling facility?  We'll let you know all the details of how mattresses are broken down, the materials get separated, and recycled or repurposed. You’ll be a mattress recycling expert!

1-800-GOT-JUNK? was happy to help Bailey Stanworth get ready for “clean girl summer”. Check out how her experience went with our team!