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The steel extracted is sent to a metal contractor for smelting and use in other new products.
The polyester extracted is sent to a processor who treats it and is then used in various other products e.g. filters.
The fabric and foam components are sent to a waste contractor for shredding, baling and ultimately incineration for generation of heat and electricity. We’re constantly looking for better uses for these materials but energy creation is a lot better than landfill in our view.
None of the materials therefore end up in landfill.
The photographs below show the Mattress Stripping process step by step.
