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Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) US. Mattress Recycling Registry
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Mattress Recycling Council
Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) US. Mattress Recycling Registration
At least 20 million mattresses are discarded in the United States each year, with more than 50,000 mattresses discarded every day. Traditional mattresses are bulky and structurally complex. Direct landfill disposal not only wastes space, but also leads to the loss of resources. Up to 75% of the materials in a mattress are recyclable — through professional dismantling and sorting, these materials can re-enter the recycling system:
⬤ Foam & Fiber: After compression, they can be used for carpet padding or insulation materials;
⬤ Wood: It can be shredded and used as fuel or garden mulch;
⬤ Steel Springs: They can be sent to steel mills for reprocessing and used for construction rebar, etc.;
⬤ Cotton Fibers: They can be reused in the production of insulation materials.
Mattress Recycling Council (MRC)
The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) is a nonprofit organization created by the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA), with the purpose of developing and implementing statewide mattress recycling programs in states that have enacted mattress recycling laws.
Mattress Recycling Program — Bye Bye Mattress
“Bye Bye Mattress” is a mattress recycling program operated by the Mattress Recycling Council. MRC is a nonprofit organization that makes mattress recycling more convenient for communities by charging a recycling fee on each mattress and foundation sold. The “Bye Bye Mattress” mattress recycling program is established by law and covers the following states:
⬤ California (CA)
⬤ Connecticut (CT)
⬤ Oregon (OR)
⬤ Rhode Island (RI)
MRC Mattress Recycling Registration and Reporting
According to the laws enacted by California (CA), Connecticut (CT), Rhode Island (RI), and Oregon (OR), the mattress industry must establish mattress recycling systems in the above states.
Depending on the region of business operation, relevant enterprises, including Manufacturer, Distributor, Renovator, and Retailer, may need to register with the Mattress Recycling Council. Any enterprise selling specified products to consumers in these states must collect the recycling processing fee on behalf of the program in each transaction and remit the funds to the Mattress Recycling Council on a monthly basis.
MRC Mattress Recycling Registration Requirements by State
|
State |
Mandatory Registration Entity |
Recycling Fee |
Fee Description and Effective Date |
Reporting and Payment Cycle |
|
Oregon |
Companies that manufacture, import, distribute, or sell specified products in the state |
$22.50/item |
Effective from January 1, 2025 |
Submit sales reports and pay fees monthly |
|
Connecticut |
Companies that manufacture, import, or distribute specified products in the state (must join MRC) |
$16.00/item |
-- |
Submit sales reports and pay fees monthly |
|
Rhode Island |
Companies that manufacture, import, or distribute specified products in the state (must join MRC) |
$20.50/item |
Effective from January 1, 2026, and will increase to $22.50/item |
Submit sales reports and pay fees monthly |
|
California |
Companies that manufacture, import, distribute, or sell specified products in the state |
$16.00/item |
-- |
Submit sales reports and pay fees monthly |
Which Mattress Products Require MRC Registration
(1) Mattresses: Any sleep surface that is covered with ticking or fabric and contains resilient material, such as steel innersprings, foam, fiber, or other filling or upholstery materials, used alone or in combination with other products, regardless of its size or shape.
(2) Foundations, including box springs: A padded or fabric-covered structure used to support a mattress or sleep surface, which may consist of a frame, foam, springs, other structures, or other materials, and may be used alone or in combination, regardless of whether the product is stationary or adjustable, including new products, used products, and renovated products.
(3) Used and renovated mattresses or foundations.
(4) Futons: California only.
Note: There are 12 categories of excluded products. Unless otherwise stated, they are not subject to the recycling fee and may not be recycled through MRC.
|
Product Category |
CA |
CT |
RI |
OR |
|
Air mattresses without upholstery materials (e.g., camping beds) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Automotive seat cushions |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Children’s products, including crib mattresses, baskets, changing tables, strollers, playpens, baby carriers, rest mats, and crib mattress pads |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Crib and bassinet mattresses |
X |
No fee is charged, but they qualify for recycling |
X |
X |
|
Mattress bags and mattress covers |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Pillows |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Sleeping bags |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Devices manufactured by the California Prison Industry Authority |
X |
|||
|
Mattresses, including innerspring mattresses |
Effective January 1, 2020. Box spring bases or frames alone are not included. The mattress portion is subject to a fee and qualifies for recycling. |
X |
X |
X |
|
Foldable rollaway beds |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Sofa beds |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Waterbeds without upholstery materials |
X |
X |
X |
X |
US. Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
1. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (I)
2. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (II)
3. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (III)
US. Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) Registration - State Mattress Recycling Compliance Regulations
1. Oregon (OR): Mattress Recycling Compliance Regulations
2. California (CA): Mattress Recycling Compliance Regulations
3. Connecticut (CT): Mattress Recycling Compliance Regulations
4. Rhode Island (RI): Mattress Recycling Compliance Regulations
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