Tough stuff recycling
Our Blog
Stay informed with Tough Stuff Recycling’s blog. Explore expert tips, recycling news, and sustainability updates focused on mattress recycling in Massachusetts.
Why Mattress Quality Might Be Hurting Your Hotel Reviews
Mattress quality can make or break your hotel reviews. Uncomfortable beds are one of the top reasons guests leave negative feedback online. Let’s look at how a bad night’s sleep impacts guest satisfaction and what you can do to fix it. Table of ContentsThe Connection...
The Difference Between Mattress Junk Removal vs Recycling
For decades, the fastest – and easiest – way to get rid of an old mattress was to toss it in the trash. A junk removal service would pull up, grab the mattress, and haul it away. Simple, right? The problem is, that mattresses sometimes end up in a landfill,...
Sponsoring the 30th United Way Day of Caring in North Central Massachusetts
On Friday, September 19, 2025, Tough Stuff Recycling is pleased to announce its support of the 30th Annual United Way Day of Caring in North Central Massachusetts as part of its commitment to the communities of North Central Massachusetts. “This is a...
Mattress Drop-Off vs. Curbside Pickup: What’s Best for You?
Getting rid of an old mattress isn’t the same as it used to be, and usually you have to choose between a mattress drop-off vs. curbside pickup. In Massachusetts, new waste disposal regulations mean residents must recycle their mattresses instead of adding them to...
Sponsoring the MassRecycle Fall Social 2025 and Awards Celebration
Westminster, MA October 16, 2025 – Tough Stuff Recycling, the leading provider of environmentally responsible mattress recycling services in Massachusetts, is pleased to announce its Silver Sponsorship of the 30th Annual MassRecycle Fall Social and Awards Celebration...
How Mattress Waste Impacts the Environment
You might not give a second thought to getting rid of an old mattress, but tossing it into a landfill isn’t just harmful to the environment — it contributes to the growing mattress waste impact we’re seeing in landfills across the country. In the U.S., over 50,000...
What Happens to Your Old Mattress After Recycling?
Have you ever wondered what happens to your old mattress after recycling via a pick-up or drop-off? Your mattress doesn’t vanish into thin air – it has an entirely new life! At Tough Stuff Recycling, we’re proud to lead the effort on mattress recycling in...
Why is Mattress Recycling More Important Than You Think
Why is mattress recycling more important than you think? Because the impact goes far beyond just getting rid of an old bed. Every day in the U.S., more than 50,000 mattresses are discarded - adding up to over 18 million per year. Most of these end up in landfills,...
Sponsoring the Rethink Resource Use Conference 2025
October 6–8, 2025, Tough Stuff Recycling is proud to announce its role as a Bronze Sponsor of the Rethink Resource Use Conference 2025, hosted by the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC). The conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Hotel. As one of...