Bill > S01463

This bill establishes an "extended producer responsibility" program for mattresses, meaning that the companies that manufacture or sell mattresses will be responsible for their end-of-life management. Specifically, mattress producers must develop and submit a plan to the state's environmental department for approval by December 31, 2028. This plan must outline how they will collect, transport, and recycle used mattresses in a convenient and cost-effective manner for consumers, with specific goals for collection site accessibility and increasing recycling rates over time. Producers are prohibited from selling mattresses in the state unless they are participating in an approved plan, and retailers must ensure the producers of the mattresses they sell are compliant. The bill also defines key terms like "producer" (anyone who manufactures or renovates mattresses sold in the state), "discarded mattress," and "recycle" (which excludes energy recovery and landfill disposal), and creates a Mattress Stewardship Advisory Board to advise the department on these plans. Enforcement provisions include civil penalties for violations, and the department is authorized to create necessary rules and regulations.