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Retailers Comply With Expanded Take-Back Requirement in California
Featured article in Bed Times magazine offers details on the take back requirements for retailers delivering to California consumers and MRC resources to assist with… Learn More

Mattress Recycling Law Levels the Playing Field
Feature story in Furniture World magazine details upcoming changes to the retailer take back law in California effective Jan. 1, 2021 and what it means… Learn More

A Better Death for Mattresses
For America Recycles Day, MRC's Justine Fallon was a featured guest on Dos Marcos “The Mattress Guys” podcast. She shared highlights of the program, how it operates, new updates of interest to retailers and facts about mattress recycling in the U.S. Learn More

Got an Old Mattress? Here’s How You Can Recycle it in Connecticut
Prime time story on New Haven's ABC affiliate about the importance of mattress recycling and MRC’s Bye Bye Mattress program. MRC’s Dan McGowan interviewed. Learn More

California Mattress Recycling: What Retailers Need to Know
MRC-sponsored article in Furniture Today reviews retailer obligations in the state of California, including recent changes to mattress recycling laws. Beginning 1/1/21 ALL retailers must offer take-back of a used mattress with delivery of a new one. Links, resources and a webinar offer guidance on how to comply. Learn More

Mattress Recycling Council Turns 5
Cover story in Sleep Savvy magazine about MRC marking its 5th year, reaching major milestones, continuing to raise awareness about mattress recycling and making the process easier and more efficient. Learn More

Fifth Anniversary: MRC Comes of Age
MRC cover story in Bed Times magazine details program growth and success as it celebrates 5 years and 6 million mattresses. Learn More

Mattress Recycling Council’s Success In California Continues
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

Mattress Recycling Has Increased Since The Beginning Of The Pandemic
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