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FM



Joined: 05 Feb 2008
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 12 3:50 pm    Post subject: Stuffing Reply with quote
    

Does anybody know what can be done with the stuffing / padding from old mattresses? there are about 15 different types of materials used in the padding, ranging from memory foam to rubberised horse hair (rarely seen these days).

floorlord



Joined: 06 Jun 2012
Posts: 13

PostPosted: Sat Jun 09, 12 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Insulation is about the only thing that springs to mind. Stuff it into old pillowcases, for instance. Then several of such could be used to cover a brewing bucket and tied in place in response to a cold weather forecast . Or sewn in sections in larger pieces of material, such as two old sheets, and used to insulate a shed by fixing them to the inside walls. If there's any reason to keep a shed warm, that is.

DawnMK



Joined: 01 Dec 2008
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Location: Buckinghamshire
PostPosted: Sat Jun 09, 12 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

draught excluders
could it be used for big floor cushions

Bugs



Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 10744

PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 12 10:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Try the main recycling centres for your LA - Devon now recycles mattresses and strips them down in to the bits you mention, and as it's run by SITA yours may well do the same:

https://www.waste-management-world.com/index/from-the-wires/wire-news-display/1680928874.html

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