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MA S2922

MA S2922
To assess the future of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
06/16/2022
In Committee
06/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislationfor legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2922).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a statewide mattress stewardship program in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The program requires producers of mattresses sold in the state to join the Mattress Recycling Council and submit a plan for the program, which must include free, convenient, and accessible statewide collection of discarded mattresses, research on improving collection and recycling, and a mattress stewardship fee to cover the costs of the program. The bill also requires the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a needs assessment on the state's mattress recycling capacity and make recommendations for the continuation and improvement of the stewardship program. The bill aims to increase mattress recycling and diversion from landfills and waste-to-energy facilities in the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (13)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/16/2022)

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