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We are most interested in proposals focused on proving the technical feasibility of an innovation for achieving the targeted use for the recycled material.
We are unlikely to fund proposals to incinerate the reclaimed materials but might be interested in those that convert the material into new or synthetic fuels.
We are unlikely to fund projects to further develop research topics already receiving funding or that focus on existing uses of reclaimed mattress materials.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) has completed a sponsored research project with Wisconsin-based Knoble Design LLC to explore a novel approach for… Learn More
More than 82,000 mattresses collected and 1,271 tons of material recycled in fourth year of operations ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In its annual report to Rhode… Learn More
MRC cover story in Bed Times magazine details program growth and success as it celebrates 5 years and 6 million mattresses. Learn More
Orange County’s landfills will no longer bury mattresses SANTA ANA, Calif. – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) and the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) today… Learn More
MRC News -- MRC Outreach Targets New and Potential Registrants for Compliance, "How To" Video Series Launches to Provide Training and Tips, Contactless Mattress Recycling Events Now Feature New Signage from MRC, plus more. Learn More
According to the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC)’s latest report to state officials, more than 83% of mattresses discarded in the state in 2019 were diverted from California landfills, up 3 percentage points from the previous year. This achievement is a testament to the ongoing success of the statewide mattress recycling program known to consumers as Bye Bye Mattress. MRC’s press release about the 2019 California Annual Report garnered coverage in both the trade and national press, as well as local papers. Learn More
If you’ve been home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve likely cleaned every part of your house. If tossing and buying a new mattress was on your list, you’re not alone. There’s been an uptick in mattress recycling since the pandemic began. Mattresses and box springs on the side of the road is something Dan McGowan cringes about. “We want to recycle every mattress that gets disposed of in the state. Anyone who is looking to get rid of a mattress or box spring, we are looking to recycle,” McGowan said. New Haven’s CBS affiliate features a story about mattress recycling during the pandemic. Learn More
New Haven’s landfill might have had 139,000 pounds more waste it in it — if not for 2,600 mattresses that have been recycled since January 2019. The recycling happened thanks to a statewide effort called Bye Bye Mattress. Officials are trying to get the word out so more people know about recycling their old mattresses — which helps protect the environment. Read the New Haven Independent's article about mattress recycling. Learn More
Today, it’s not enough to create economically and ecologically sound recycling processes for our company, alone. We also need to forge innovative new approaches for handling post-consumer waste. Take mattresses. With California, Connecticut and Rhode Island already requiring the mattress industry to implement statewide recycling programs, we understand that as a major supplier to the polyurethane foam industry, we must be part of the solution. MRC’s partnership with Covestro was featured in their magazine on page 34. Learn More