How to cut a mattress in half

Take apart your mattress yourself by cutting around the perimeter and peeling away the cloth. Remove the foam and soft materials and roll them into a compact bundle for the trash, then use a saw to cut apart any wooden structures. The box springs and other metals can be taken to the recycling center.

If you have the time, space, and tools, you can easily break a mattress down yourself. Simply cut around the perimeter of the fabric covering and peel the cloth and foam away from the box springs and wooden frame. Next, take a saw and cut up the frame—which you can then burn or turn into wood chips.

Cutting a Mattress in Half: Procedure

Make an initial cut in the mattress cover, then use the scissors to cut the full length or width of the cover down or across the center of the mattress. Cut through the springs using the bolt cutter or Dremel tool. Be careful to cut the springs down the centerline of the mattress.