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Mattress Recycling Council’s Success in California Continues
Higher waste diversion, increased recycling and expanded research leads to strong 2019 performance of leading product stewardship program SACRAMENTO, Calif. – According to the… Learn More

MRC Releases Mattress Metals Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Va., — The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) recently collected and tested 30 samples of mattress bonnell coils, pocket coils, foundation metal and foundation staples… Learn More

MRC Awards UCLA Research Contract To Study Foam Application
ALEXANDRIA, Va., — The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) has awarded a research contract to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to explore a potential… Learn More

Illegal Dumping Workshop Report Released
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In the past year, the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) has hosted two workshops to address the causes of and potential solutions for… Learn More

Lean Assessments Report for Recyclers Complete
MRC recently completed lean manufacturing assessments for mattress recycling companies through MWS & Associates. Lean is an improvement and problem-solving methodology that strives to reduce… Learn More

Six Million Mattresses Recycled in Five Years: MRC Celebrates Milestone Across Program States
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) announced it has recycled more than six million mattresses in less than five years through its Bye… Learn More
McMullan Joins MRC to Support Growth of Sleep Products Sustainability Program (SP2)
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) announced today that Ryan McMullan has joined the organization as a consultant to support its Sleep Product… Learn More

A Message for Our Community
MRC’s concern for the health and well-being of our employees and those across our recycling network continues to be our top priority as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, we have activated plans to continue operations and limit service disruptions while also keeping health best practices in mind. Learn More
Chemical Recycling Research Contract Awarded by MRC
MRC has awarded a research contract to Pittsburg State University’s Kansas Polymer Research Center. Under the direction of Professor Ram Gupta, the Research… Learn More