COVID-19

To Our MRC Community

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As COVID-19 cases surge MRC is working diligently to support our collection, transportation and recycling infrastructure. Important information is below.

Collectors:

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• We understand that it may become necessary to suspend your operations. Keep your MRC program coordinator updated of your operating status.
  
  Click your state to find your coordinator’s information – California or Connecticut/Rhode Island.
  
  If you are unable to reach your program coordinator, contact MRC Customer Service at info@mattressrecyclingcouncil.org or 1-855-229-1691.
  
• MRC has proactively posted a notice on www.ByeByeMattress.com instructing the public to contact drop-off locations before delivering old mattresses for recycling. Check your locator listing to verify accuracy of your information. Contact your program coordinator with any changes.
  
• Regarding handling used mattresses exposed to COVID-19, OSHA says workers can treat them “like any other non-contaminated municipal waste.” Additional information is available on the OSHA website.

Transporters:

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• If you are experiencing staff or service disruptions, please contact the following MRC staff:
  California – Sam White
  Connecticut/Rhode Island – Dan McGowan and Justine Fallon

Recyclers:

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• We understand that it may become necessary to suspend your operations. Keep your MRC program coordinator updated of your operating status.
  
  Click your state to find your coordinator’s information – California or Connecticut/Rhode Island.
  
  If you are unable to reach your program coordinator, contact MRC Customer Service at info@mattressrecyclingcouncil.org or 1-855-229-1691.
  
• Deliveries may also be delayed or impacted by driver shortages due to COVID-19.
  
• Regarding handling used mattresses exposed to COVID-19, OSHA says workers can treat them “like any other non-contaminated municipal waste.” Additional information is on the OSHA website.

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