Connecticut State Law

Connecticut’s Public Act 13-42 (as amended) requires mattress manufacturers to create a statewide recycling program for mattresses and box springs discarded in the state.

Annual Reports

MRC’s Bye Bye Mattress program in Connecticut collected 195,725 mattresses and diverted 3,456 tons of material from the waste stream during its most recent reporting period. For previous reporting periods, click to download below.

2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 2020-2021

Legal Obligations for Retailers, Producers and Importers

Obligations vary depending on what role a company plays in the manufacturing, distribution, sale, or renovation of mattresses and box springs. Businesses not complying with the law can be prohibited from selling their products in Connecticut and face financial penalties.

Approved Program Plan

Review the Connecticut Mattress Stewardship Plan that went into effect May 1, 2015.

CT DEEP Evaluation Response

Review MRC’s response to the CT DEEP Evaluation.