Site Improvement Funds Available

Deadline: Open

Posted: Updated, June 2025

Digest: Public California mattress collection sites are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 in site improvement funding. Proposed projects should demonstrate how the funding will:

  • Increase the number of mattresses and box springs collected,
  • Improve protection of discarded units from weather to enhance recyclability, or
  • Achieve other operational efficiencies such as lowering costs, preventing container vandalism, or improving worker safety.

Examples of successful applications have included:

  • Construction of weather awnings and cement pads to preserve mattress quality and improve on-site handling,
  • Purchase of mobile loading ramps for more efficient loading
  • Additional storage space to shield mattresses from environmental exposure.

Eligibility:

New or existing mattress collection sites open to the public for drop-off are eligible to apply. This includes private companies, nonprofit organizations, and government entities.