Bill > H881

This bill establishes a mattress recycling program in the Commonwealth. It requires producers, renovators, and retailers to be registered with a stewardship organization with a plan approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in order to sell mattresses in the state. Retailers must collect a mattress stewardship assessment and remit it to the stewardship organization, which will use the funds to implement and administer the mattress recycling program. The bill outlines requirements for the stewardship organization's plan, including providing convenient collection sites, bulk pickup services, and prioritizing renovation or recycling over disposal. The DEP is responsible for approving the plans, overseeing the program, and collecting an annual fee from the stewardship organization. The bill also establishes a Mattress Stewardship Fund and grants antitrust exemptions for the program.