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Mattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it … View moreMattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it on the curb? The size and construction of the mattress create a major problem for the authorities.
"300,000 mattresses are sent to landfill every year in New Zealand – if stacked this pile of unwanted mattresses would reach to the edge of space! This 8100 tonnes of waste cost $14.5 million to landfill every year", says 3R Group Chief Executive Adele Rose.
So what’s the best way to get rid of your old mattress? Here are some of the suggested ways to adios your old Mattress:
Sell it:
If your Mattress is not a home to bed bugs and has no major stains or rips. You can consider to sell it for a nominal fee. Trademe or any other social media platform can help you reach potential buyers. This can be one of the most environmentally friendly options.
Donate the Mattress:
You can check with your local non-profits to see if they accept old mattresses or beds in a donation. Organizations like The Salvation Army & Red Cross have centers where you can drop your good quality old beds & Furniture that can be passed to people in need.
Consider Recycling:
If you're not able to sell or donate your mattress, then you should try to send your mattress to a recycling center. Both consumers and businesses can drop off old mattresses at these centers. Businesses can also arrange direct delivery to a local processing centre. The mattresses are dismantled into raw materials, such as steel, foam, plastic, and fabric which are either recycled or reused. The rebound mattress recycling program is a stewardship program designed to provide a simple and accessible solution enabling consumers to responsibly dispose of unwanted mattresses and bed bases.
Break It Yourself:
If you have the time, space, and tools, you can easily break a mattress or base yourself. Simply cut around the perimeter of the fabric covering and peel the cloth and foam away from the box springs and wooden frame. You can roll these materials into a compact bundle and put them in your regular trash can. Next, take a saw and cut up the frame you can then burn or turn it into wood chips. Take the box springs to a recycling center or sell them for scrap.
Re-Purposing:
An old mattress can be re-purposed which means putting it to another use. It requires creative imagination to come up with ideas on where to use the old mattress. In Australia, an enterprising group is taking the stuffing out of old mattresses, washing it, and then making punching bags using it as filling. Before you throw away your old mattress consider if you can find a new use for it.
With an estimated 300,000 mattresses and bases sent to landfill every year in New Zealand. That’s the equivalent of twenty-five 20-foot shipping containers filled with these units every single day the community needs to dispose of their old beds responsibly.
It’s easy to create your very own colourful planter box, with the kids or for the kids to enjoy, from an old wooden drawer and Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Laughs on Tour heads to Masterton with a two hour comedy showcase of some top Kiwi talent including Ben Hurley from The Project, Seven Sharp and more and Justine Smith who has previously won the Billy T Award and the NZ Comedy Guild Best Female Comedian.
This Saturday 20 July at Copthorne Solway… View moreLaughs on Tour heads to Masterton with a two hour comedy showcase of some top Kiwi talent including Ben Hurley from The Project, Seven Sharp and more and Justine Smith who has previously won the Billy T Award and the NZ Comedy Guild Best Female Comedian.
This Saturday 20 July at Copthorne Solway Park. Tickets selling fast!
Anyone interested in this? It is a travel cot, that has a napper/bassinet, change pad, half height bed, fly screen and hood, plus a attachment that holds changing stuff. It's a taupe colour, with accents of cream/blue/brown stripes. Comes with foam pad for extra comfort. Lightly used for one … View moreAnyone interested in this? It is a travel cot, that has a napper/bassinet, change pad, half height bed, fly screen and hood, plus a attachment that holds changing stuff. It's a taupe colour, with accents of cream/blue/brown stripes. Comes with foam pad for extra comfort. Lightly used for one child. All washable. Folds down small. Great for grandma's house!
We're looking for delicious orange recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's October issue. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this fruit to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 20, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the October issue of NZ Gardener.
Explore a magical Christmas Tree grotto in Greytown this week!
Mrs Christmas is decking the Greytown School HaLL with over 20 themed trees. A perfect indoor activity no matter what the weather!
Open 3pm - 6pm Thursday 18 July & 3pm - 7pm Friday 19 & Saturday 20 July in the Greytown … View moreExplore a magical Christmas Tree grotto in Greytown this week!
Mrs Christmas is decking the Greytown School HaLL with over 20 themed trees. A perfect indoor activity no matter what the weather!
Open 3pm - 6pm Thursday 18 July & 3pm - 7pm Friday 19 & Saturday 20 July in the Greytown School Hall. Entry by koha or a food/can donation for Greytown Food Bank.
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View moreWinter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.
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Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ghuznee Street in Wellington on Monday 17 June have identified a white Toyota Aqua whose driver may have information that could assist the investigation.
Initial enquiries indicate the driver may not have been aware they had collided with a person.
… View morePolice investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ghuznee Street in Wellington on Monday 17 June have identified a white Toyota Aqua whose driver may have information that could assist the investigation.
Initial enquiries indicate the driver may not have been aware they had collided with a person.
If you are the owner of this vehicle, please contact us.
We would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw a similar make and model car around Ghuznee Street, or heading north towards the Hutt Valley, about 10:50pm on the night of the incident.
A number of people have come forward with information and spoken to Police since this tragic incident, and we ask anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch, especially if you have video of the incident.
Information can be provided to Police by calling 105 or making an online report at 105.police.govt.nz using “Update Report”. Please reference the file number 240617/0598
Badjelly the Witch, the much-loved, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic, comes to Carterton this Saturday! Come and join the fun with this frolicking, witchy-poo, glow in the dark version from The Glow Show Company!
This Saturday at the Carterton Events Centre at 11am and 1pm.
Slim Portable DVD Writer,
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Compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD+ R, DVDRDL, DVD- Ram and M- Disc
USB Powered No external power adapter needed
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Channel college fundraising for year 8 Rarotonga school trip. Only $10 per person, the prizes are outstanding.
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience … View more91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.
Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!
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