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In most cases a mattress or box spring can be saved by simply treating them with STERI-FAB and encasing them with a SafeRest Mattress Encasement, but if it's time for a new mattress or your mattress is covered in bed bug feces, our disposal bags may be the answer. They are made from a fairly thick 2 mil plastic, can fit up to a 15" thick mattress and may be sealed at the end with packing tape (air vents to make it easier to put the mattress or box spring inside must also be sealed with tape). Mattress bags are not only the responsible way of disposing of an infested mattress, but can also limit the chance of spreading beds bugs throughout your home during removal. We do not suggest sleeping on a mattress bag as they will be noisy, hot and uncomfortable. They are simply made to remove a mattress or box spring from a home.

Also, due to the increase in bed bug-related complaints within the City of New York, the department of sanitation has created a set of new rules for disposing of mattresses and box springs. On December 3rd, 2010, the New York City Department of Sanitation began requiring that all city residents fully encase within a sealed plastic bag all mattresses or box springs being discarded for DSNY collection. Under the new rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring out in a proper bag can result in a $100 fine. Our bags fully comply with the requirements this city ordinance.

Our disposal bag and some packing tape is all you will need to get the job done. All bags are water and stain resistant (once the air vents have been sealed with tape), and also recyclable.

Our mattress bags can also be used to protect your mattress and box spring from dust, dirt, liquids and oil during transportation or while they are in storage (once the end and air vents are sealed with tape).