Bill > SB603

This bill establishes a Mattress Stewardship Program in Maryland, aiming to reduce mattress disposal in landfills and incinerators by prohibiting such disposal starting January 1, 2035, with limited exceptions for deeply contaminated mattresses. Producers of mattresses sold in the state, or a representative organization acting on their behalf, must submit a plan for this program to the Department of the Environment for approval by July 1, 2031. The program will be funded through a "mattress stewardship assessment," a fee added to the purchase price of mattresses, which will cover costs associated with collecting, transporting, managing, and recycling used mattresses, as well as program administration and public education. The bill also defines key terms like "mattress," "postconsumer mattress" (a mattress no longer wanted by a purchaser), and "producer" (a manufacturer or importer of mattresses), and outlines the responsibilities of producers, retailers, and a designated "mattress waste management entity" in implementing the program, including providing convenient collection options and educational materials to consumers. A Mattress Stewardship Advisory Board will be established to advise on the program's implementation and sustainability, and the bill includes provisions for penalties for violations and requires the Department of the Environment to adopt regulations to enforce the program.

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