Bill > SB254

This bill, titled the Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act, establishes a program requiring mattress manufacturers to fund and implement a system for collecting and recycling used mattresses. The act defines key terms like "consumer," "manufacturer," and "mattress," and mandates that manufacturers, distributors, and retailers register with a designated mattress recycling organization. This organization, a non-profit entity, will develop and submit a recycling plan to the state for approval, outlining how to divert mattresses from landfills, reduce illegal dumping, and increase recycling rates. To fund this program, a "recycling charge" will be added to the purchase price of new and renovated mattresses at the point of sale, with the collected funds managed by the mattress recycling organization. The bill also includes provisions for retailer take-back programs, annual reporting on recycling efforts, and enforcement mechanisms with potential penalties for non-compliance. Importantly, the act aims to ensure consumers can drop off used mattresses for free and that existing recycling and reuse operations are not negatively impacted.