🛏️ We Thought It Was Just a Mattress… Until It Moved – A Singapore Junk Horror Story
- lisa A
- Jul 27
- 3 min read
📞 Need bulky junk removed? Contact Junk Value!📱 WhatsApp: 9145 9514
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Junk Value is an independent, privately owned business. We are not affiliated with any company offering “free disposal” services. We charge reasonably for responsible collection, transport and sorting
“Old Mattress. Just Needs Dumping.”
That was all the customer said.
They were moving out of a fourth-floor walk-up in Ang Mo Kio and wanted us to collect a queen-sized mattress. “Slightly stained but intact,” the message read. “Can you help dispose?”
No problem, we replied. We’ve handled hundreds of old mattresses in Singapore — water-damaged ones, moldy ones, even some with missing springs. But nothing prepared us for what happened next.
We arrived at the unit right on schedule. The mattress was leaning against the wall near the corridor, tightly bound in clear cling wrap. That already raised some flags — usually, cling wrap is used to contain something. Smells. Mess. Or worse… pests.
We began to carry it down the first flight of stairs. That’s when it happened.
A slow thump from inside. Then another. And then… something shifted.
Our guys dropped it — immediately. Because mattresses don’t move on their own.
At first, we thought maybe it was just a trapped rodent or a lizard. Singapore’s warm climate makes these infestations common. But as we carefully slit the plastic wrap open from the side, what we saw gave us chills:
A large, half-squashed rat, crawling slowly between the foam layers.It had chewed its way in and made a nest inside the padding. The interior was damp, shredded, and stank of rot.
Mattresses with pest infestations are not just gross — they’re health hazards. Here's why our team had to refuse the disposal:
Contaminated mattresses cannot be transported legally with clean loads
Pests can spread to our vehicles or infect other customers' items
Improperly wrapped items with live infestations may violate NEA waste transport regulations
🛑 1. Check Before Wrapping
Never seal a mattress without checking for pests, mold, or rodent activity.
We always request clear, unwrapped photos of junk items before quoting. If something looks off, we’ll flag it before it becomes a scene.
Wrapping up an infested mattress in plastic might seem like a good idea, but it just hides the real problem. We don’t provide pest removal — and we won’t risk spreading it to others.
Our team is here to help Singapore residents dispose of bulky junk items quickly and safely — but not illegally. If a mattress is badly infested, you’ll need pest control first. After it's cleared and wrapped, we can quote again and remove it responsibly.
Need Mattress Disposal Done Right?
Here’s what you can expect from Junk Value:
✅ Upfront quotes (no bait-and-switch)
✅ Honest advice (we don’t accept unsafe items)
✅ Fast, professional service across Singapore
✅ No “free disposal” gimmicks — just quality work
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Final Thought
You might think your mattress is just old and bulky — but what’s inside could be another story. Always inspect thoroughly, be honest when booking, and avoid creepy crawly surprises.
Want fast, clean junk removal without a horror twist?Call Junk Value today. Let’s keep the “moving” to your schedule — not your junk.
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