Carpet that is made from natural or renewable fibers is generally biodegradable. Natural carpet fibers include coir, organic cotton, jute, organic wool, seagrass, bamboo and sisal. Even though your carpet might be biodegradable, there are still better options for disposal than dumping it in a landfill.

Synthetic carpet that isn’t made from one or more of the natural fibers listed above is not biodegradable and should be kept out of the landfill at all costs. If you need help finding greener disposal options like local carpet recycling centers for your used carpet rolls, contact an eco-friendly junk removal company like CostPlus. We always try to find the best options for getting rid of all your old carpet junk, including donation and recycling when possible.

No, old carpet should never be burned. Carpet is treated with chemicals that are toxic to both you and the atmosphere when they are burned. Not only is burning carpet bad for the environment, but even controlled burns can easily turn into accidental wildfires.

If you need old carpet picked up fast, the junk removal experts at CostPlus can shoulder your burden. As a nationwide junk removal company, we have teams of experienced Loaders in most areas around the country. We’ll find a better, more eco-friendly disposal option than burning for all your old carpet and area rugs. Simply send us a text or book online to get started.

Although you can technically throw old carpet away with the rest of your trash, doing so can prove to be a bit complicated. Because carpet is usually disposed of in large amounts, you can’t just leave it at the curb. Instead, you’ll have to schedule a special bulk item pickup through your local waste management company, which can take between several days to several weeks for removal.

Throwing carpet out with the trash means that it will end up in a landfill, which isn’t the most eco-friendly option for disposal. Most carpet and carpet padding can be recycled by taking it to a local recycling facility, but you’ll be responsible for getting it there yourself.

When you don’t have the time, truck or strength to haul old carpeting yourself, a professional junk removal company like CostPlus can help. We’ll remove all of your pre-rolled carpet from anywhere in your home or office and haul it away for you. As an eco-friendly company, we always try to find the most responsible methods of disposal, including carpet recycling and donation when possible.

Although we can’t assist you with pulling up your old carpet, as a trusted carpet removal service, we will haul it away for an affordable price. In order to keep our service fast and efficient, we require all carpeting be pre-rolled and secured before we can pick it up.

If you have more carpet than can fit in your curbside bin, you can drop off your rolled-up carpeting and padding at local recycling centers for a fee. However, check your facility before going as not all accept both so you may need to go to a second location.

It’s not recommended to donate carpeting to charities unless it’s brand new due to health concerns. Looking for a way to simply get rid of carpet safely but quickly? Wondering how much it will cost you to dispose of a carpet? CostPlus offers professional carpet disposal pickup services that can determine the best eco-friendly disposal solution for your carpet for an affordable upfront price.

Yes! Old carpet endures years of foot traffic, spills, animal dander and chemical cleaners. No matter how well or often you vacuum your carpet, many allergens remain in the fibers or in the padding beneath it. If you do replace your carpet to help calm your allergies, make sure to also replace the carpet padding underneath.