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Bye Bye Mattress is Working for California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – More than 4 million mattresses have been recycled in California by the Bye Bye Mattress program since it began in 2016, according… Learn More
Notice of Legal Changes to California Program
On October 10, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 187 that amends California’s Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act (SB 254). The amendments… Learn More
Latest Rhode Island Report Highlights Boost in Mattress Recycling Across the State
The Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress Rhode Island program collected nearly 104,000 mattresses and diverted over 1,600 tons of material from the central landfill… Learn More
Connecticut Program Performance Remains Strong
The Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress Connecticut program collected more than 184,000 mattresses and diverted nearly 3,000 tons of material from the waste stream… Learn More
MRC Highlights October 2019 Issue
MRC News -- Governor Newsom Signs AB 187 into Law, Expanding MRC Program in California, MRC Announces Sleep Products Sustainability Program (SP2) for California Manufacturers, MRC Submits 2018-19 Connecticut & Rhode Island Annual Reports, plus more. Learn More
MRC Awards Research Contract to Knoble Design to Develop Innovative Process for Recycling Pocket Coils
Pocket coils are one of the most challenging components to process in mattress recycling operations. Pocket coils (also known as Marshall Coils) are a common construction… Learn More
MRC Awards Lean Manufacturing Assessment Contract to MWS & Associates
As MRC continues to expand, we are looking to increase the efficiency of our recyclers and provide means to improve throughput and recycling rates. MRC… Learn More
Mattress Recycling Council Launches Sustainability Program in California
The Mattress Recycling Council has launched the Sleep Products Sustainability Program (SP2), a new environmental certification and sustainability initiative for California mattress manufacturers. Training and certification in the program is offered at no cost to mattress manufacturers that want to improve operations at their manufacturing plants, distribution centers, warehouses and/or offices, officials said. Article in Furniture Today details the launch of MRC’s sustainability program. Learn More
Mattress Recycling Council Promotes New No-Cost Sustainability Certification Program to California Mattress Manufacturers
Sleep Products Sustainability Program (SP2) Offers Manufacturers Training and Tools to Reduce Waste, Cut Energy Consumption and Lower Spending SACRAMENTO, CA – The… Learn More