Bill > HB1355

This bill establishes a Mattress Stewardship Program in Maryland that requires producers of mattresses sold in the state to submit a plan for the collection, recycling, and disposal of post-consumer mattresses. Key provisions include: - Prohibiting the disposal of mattresses in landfills or incinerators, with some exceptions, starting January 1, 2029. - Requiring producers or a representative organization to submit a plan by July 1, 2025 for a statewide mattress stewardship program, including details on financing, collection, recycling, and reporting. - Establishing a Mattress Stewardship Assessment that will be added to the purchase price of mattresses to cover the costs of the program. - Creating a Mattress Stewardship Advisory Board to review and provide recommendations on the program. - Imposing civil penalties on retailers, producers, and renovators for violations of the program requirements. - Directing the Department of the Environment to adopt measures to improve access to recycling and ensure environmental justice in the implementation of the program. The bill aims to promote mattress reuse and recycling, and minimize public sector involvement in mattress disposal, by establishing a comprehensive statewide program managed by the private sector.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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