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Innovative Technology May Transform Recycled Mattress Foam into Sneaker Soles
Your next pair of sneakers could be made from your old mattress. In research sponsored by the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC), Edge Global Innovation (EGI)… Learn More
MRC Expanding to Oregon
Today, Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) authorized the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) to establish and administer a statewide mattress recycling program in the state. Learn More
Mattress Recycling Council collects nearly 1.5 million mattresses in 2023
The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) today announced that in 2023, it collected nearly 1.5 million mattresses, an increase of 3.3% from the previous year. MRC… Learn More
Mattress Recycling Fee for California and Connecticut Programs to Increase Jan. 1, 2025
Beginning January 1, 2025, the recycling fee collected on each mattress and foundation sold for use in California and Connecticut will increase to $16.00 per… Learn More
Alison Keane Named New President of the International Sleep Products Association and the Mattress Recycling Council
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has chosen Alison Keane to be president of ISPA and the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC), succeeding Ryan Trainer who… Learn More
MyMRC Launches March 1 for California Collection Network
MRC Introducing Logistics & Data Portal for Collection Sites, Transporters and Recyclers On Friday, March 1, MRC will activate MyMRC for its California collection network. Learn More
Recycle Mattresses for Presidents Day
The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) urges all Californians to take advantage of its Bye Bye Mattress program during Presidents Day weekend—one of the most… Learn More
International Sleep Products Association Announces Retirement of President Ryan Trainer
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA), the trade association representing mattress manufacturers and component suppliers, has announced the upcoming retirement of Ryan Trainer, president of… Learn More