Transforming Lives Through Mattress Recycling: Nashville’s Sustainable Solution
At Spring Back Mattress Recycling, we believe in second chances — for both people and products. For over two decades, our organization has been deeply rooted in the Nashville community, offering employment opportunities to individuals experiencing homelessness, incarceration, or addiction. Since 2012, we’ve expanded our mission to include mattress recycling, creating a powerful intersection between social impact and environmental sustainability.
A New Life for People — and Mattresses
Every year, thousands of mattresses end up in landfills, contributing to environmental degradation and wasting valuable materials. We’re changing that narrative. Through our mattress recycling pickup and drop off services, we divert tons of waste from landfills, reclaiming steel, foam, and cotton for reuse — all while providing meaningful employment to those who need it most.
Our team is made up of individuals who were once overlooked — people who’ve faced homelessness, incarceration, or addiction. With guidance, mentorship, and a living wage, they’ve transformed their lives. Many have gone from living in homeless camps to becoming homeowners, college students, and even small business owners. This is generational change in action.
Commercial Recycling That Builds Communities
We don’t just recycle mattresses — we offer commercial recycling solutions for businesses across Nashville and beyond. By partnering with hotels, universities, and retailers, we help organizations reduce their environmental footprint while supporting a mission that uplifts lives.
Our model is fully self-supported and nonprofit, ensuring that every dollar goes toward empowering our team and expanding our impact. Employees receive holiday pay, vacation time, insurance, and 401(k) matching — benefits that many of them have never had before.
Spring Back makes it easy for individuals and businesses to responsibly dispose of old mattresses. We offer convenient mattress disposal sites and pickup and drop off services throughout the Nashville area. Whether you’re a homeowner replacing a bed or a business upgrading inventory, we’re here to help you recycle responsibly.
We know we can’t solve homelessness alone. But we can eliminate mattress waste from Tennessee’s landfills. If all 98 counties in the state partnered with us, we could employ and rehome hundreds of individuals each year. Our model is scalable and replicable, offering a blueprint for other communities to address labor shortages, homelessness, and environmental challenges — all at once.
Join the Movement
Spring Back Mattress Recycling is more than a recycling center — it’s a movement. A movement to give people a second chance. A movement to protect our planet. A movement to build a better Nashville.
Explore Nashville recycling opportunities with us. Whether you’re a business seeking commercial recycling solutions or a resident looking for mattress disposal sites, we’re here to help. Together, we can make a difference — one mattress, one life at a time.
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Mattress Recycling FAQs
- Where can I drop off my mattress for recycling? Spring Back offers convenient mattress disposal sites throughout the Nashville area. Visit our website for a list of current locations and hours.
- Do you offer mattress recycling pickup services? Yes! We provide mattress recycling pickupand drop off options for both residential and commercial customers. Schedule a pickup online or contact us for more details.
- Can businesses participate in mattress recycling? Absolutely. Our commercial recycling program partners with hotels, universities, and retailers to manage large-scale mattress disposal responsibly. We offer customized solutions to meet your business needs.
- What types of mattresses can be recycled? We accept most standard mattresses and box springs, including memory foam, innerspring, and latex. Items must be dry and free of infestations or hazardous materials.
- Why should I recycle my mattress instead of throwing it away? Recycling keeps bulky mattresses out of landfills, reduces environmental impact, and allows materials like steel, foam, and cotton to be reused. At Spring Back, your recycled mattress also helps create jobs and support individuals transitioning out of homelessness.
