Bill > H4852

This bill aims to assess the future of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It establishes a statewide mattress stewardship program, to be developed and implemented by the Mattress Recycling Council, which must provide free and convenient opportunities for the collection and recycling of discarded mattresses across the state. 2. It requires the Council to set a mattress stewardship fee to cover the costs of the program, which manufacturers, renovators, retailers, and distributors must add to the purchase price of mattresses sold in the state. 3. It establishes an Employment Social Enterprise Impact Program to support nonprofit organizations that provide employment and professional skills training opportunities in mattress recycling for individuals facing barriers to employment. 4. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a needs assessment on the state's projected mattress recycling demand, capacity, and associated costs, and provide policy recommendations for improving the statewide mattress recycling program. The bill aims to increase mattress recycling rates, support social enterprise organizations, and ensure proper end-of-use management of discarded mattresses in the Commonwealth.