2025
10 Year Impact Report
The Mattress Recycling Council is celebrating a decade of success in statewide mattress recycling by commemorating the launch of its Connecticut program. As the first of its kind in the country, it paved the way for additional programs in California, Rhode Island, and Oregon.
Over the past 10 years, MRC has recycled over 15 million mattresses and kept more than 575 million pounds of materials out of landfills. This report highlights MRC’s continuing efforts in innovation, promoting environmental stewardship, and fostering sustainability in the industry.
Building on a decade of success,
the Mattress Recycling Council contributes to a sustainable future by developing
and implementing innovative mattress recycling solutions.
It started with a mattress.
How We Got Here
Every movement starts somewhere. Learn how the industry’s growing concerns about waste and sustainability led to the creation of MRC. View the timeline for key moments and perspectives.
One From Many
Over the past decade, our state programs have accomplished key milestones. By successfully recycling over 575 million pounds of mattress components, they have repurposed valuable materials while conserving landfill space. Discover their individual impact.
Up to 75% of a mattress
is recyclable
100 million pounds of foam recycled.
288 million pounds of steel recycled.
86 million pounds of wood recycled.
68 million pounds of quilt toppers recycled.
Breaking it Down:
A Timeline of Mattress Manufacturing and Recycling
1920-1980s
The innerspring mattresses introduced.
Latex foam mattresses are developed.
Polyurethane foam is introduced as an alternative to latex.
The box spring foundation becomes popular.
Coil-based support system popularized.
The first Earth Day celebrated in 1970.
Memory foam developed by NASA and later adapted for mattresses.
Adjustable beds now widely available.
1990s
1992
ISPA sponsored an experimental program in Baltimore to shred mattresses at a tire recycling facility.
1994
A joint mattress disposal project was launched with the U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Prison Industries, recycling mattresses into component materials.
Verlo Mattress Co. started the National Outcycle Environmental Program to process mattresses taken from factory-direct retailers.
2000
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County pioneered mattress recycling in Oakland, CA, opening the first facility under the name DR3 Recycling.
2007
The boxed bedding concept introduced.
2010s
Hybrid mattresses, combining innerspring coils with foam layers, become popular.
2013
Legislatures in Connecticut, California and Rhode Island passed ISPA-supported legislation establishing statewide mattress recycling programs.
2014
ISPA created the Mattress Recycling Council to manage the recycling programs. MRC began crafting and submitting program plans to state regulatory agencies and received its first approval from Connecticut just before ringing in the New Year.
2015
MRC launched its first program in Connecticut on May 1, 2015. California’s launch followed in late December.
There are now more than 50 mattress recyclers in the U.S. and Canada.
2016
MRC began Rhode Island’s program on
May 1, 2016.
By the end of the year, MRC eclipsed 1 million mattresses recycled from across its three state programs.
2019
MRC recycled more than 5 million mattresses.
2020s
MRC launched the Sleep Products Sustainability Program for California manufacturing facilities and ISPA began offering an annual Sustainability Conference.
The development of cooling technologies in mattresses was introduced.
2022
Oregon passes legislation to establish a mattress recycling program.
MRC has recycled more than 10 million mattresses.
2025
MRC begins recycling Oregon mattresses.
MRC has recycled 15 million mattresses.
Connecticut • California • Rhode Island • Oregon
State by State
Connecticut
California
Rhode Island
Oregon
Mattress Recycling Council — Creating the Brand
MRC is a leader in mattress recycling, providing states an effective solution for keeping these products from being landfilled, incinerated or illegally dumped, and fostering innovation to strengthen mattress recycling’s efficiency and viability.
As the Mattress Recycling Council’s mission and impact expanded, the brand needed a visual identity that reflected its evolution. Many different logos (shown below) were considered.
The Mattress Recycling Council’s rebrand was about moving from a symbol of recycling to a story about transformation. The original logo — a mattress surrounded by arrows — clearly said “recycle,” but it didn’t show how recycling actually happens. The new icon, made of three layered forms bending in motion, represents the inner structure of a mattress and the way its materials can be taken apart and given new life. It’s a simpler, more modern expression of what MRC really does: helping states, facilities, and people turn something old into something useful again.
Alongside this refreshed look, Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) needed a way to reach the public directly with a message that felt friendly, clear, and memorable.
That’s where Bye Bye Mattress comes in. Developed as MRC’s consumer-facing brand, it provides a relatable voice to help people understand how and why to recycle their mattresses. Bye Bye Mattress engages the public through education, advertising, and community outreach—always backed by the mission and credibility of MRC.
Bye Bye Mattress
Why the separate brand?
Bye Bye Mattress isn’t just a name—it’s a whole vibe! It’s catchy, colorful, and easy to remember, just like your favorite jingle. Created by Mattress Recycling Council, this cheerful consumer-facing brand brings a fun twist to mattress recycling.
With its upbeat personality and educational flair, Bye Bye Mattress makes it easy (and even a little exciting) to say goodbye to your old bed and hello to a greener planet.
Beyond the name and bright design, Bye Bye Mattress connects with people where they are—on social media, in community events, and through creative campaigns that make recycling feel approachable and rewarding. It’s the friendly reminder that doing the right thing for the planet doesn’t have to be boring—it can actually be fun.
Getting the message out:
Public Service
Announcements
Social Media
Bye Bye Mattress
& Mattress Recycling Council
The Bye Bye Mattress branded channels — Facebook,
X, Instagram, and Threads — are used to educate consumers.
The Mattress Recycling Council branded channels — Facebook,
X, LinkedIn, and YouTube — are used to communicate with industry audiences.
Following
Mattress Recycling Council
& Bye Bye Mattress
on Social Media
Mattress Recycling Council's
Social Media Numbers
Launched in 2017
2,834 Followers
as of October 1, 2025
Launched in 2014
685 Followers
as of October 1, 2025
X (formerly Twitter)
Launched in 2014
932 Followers
as of October 1, 2025
Bye Bye Mattress'
Social Media Numbers
Launched in 2022
685 Followers
as of October 1, 2025
Launched in 2015
1,993 Followers
as of October 1, 2025
X (formerly Twitter)
Launched in 2015
760 Followers
as of October 1, 2025
Mattress Recycling Council
Bye Bye Mattress
Websites
Mattress Recycling Council launched in 2014
MattressRecyclingCouncil.org informs industry audiences, regulators, and stakeholders of the program implementation, performance metrics and governing state laws.
Lifetime numbers
• Visitors: 580,000
• Pageviews: 1.36 Million
Bye Bye Mattress launched in 2014
ByeByeMattress.com focuses on consumers providing them with a searchable locator of participating drop off locations.
Lifetime numbers
• Visitors: 3.8 Million
• Pageviews: 8 Million
Bye Bye Mattress
Outreach in Action
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