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How mattress recyclers adapt to evolving consumer trends
Article in Waste Dive examines mattress recycling and points to MRC’s expertise in proactively advancing solutions. MRC annual reports and research are cited and MRC… Learn More
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