Blackburn firm to save tens of thousands of new mattresses from landfill

A Blackburn firm has invested in bespoke machinery which will allow it to rejuvenate as many as 73,000 new and lightly used mattresses every year.

The Furniture Recycling Group aims to tackle the problem caused by mattresses being returned to retailers during the 'comfort guarantee' period, which currently sees 200 new mattresses being sent to landfill each day.

In response, the company has developed a sanitation technique which returns items to nearly new condition, enabling them to be resold by brands and retailers.

Nick Oettinger, CEO of The Furniture Recycling Group, said: "The launch of our rejuvenation service represents a pivotal moment in the recycling and waste management industry. 

"We’re not only offering a solution for a more sustainable future, but also changing the narrative around what we perceive as ‘waste’. By rejuvenating lightly used mattresses, we are turning the tide on landfill waste, making strides towards a circular economy, and setting new standards for product responsibility.”