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Mattress Recycling Council now operates in four states

Council’s program in Oregon began on Jan. 1. It is funded by a $22.50 per unit, state-approved stewardship assessment collected on the sale of each mattress and foundation sold for use in the state.

“With our nearly 10 years of experience in administering our existing state programs, we’re ready to bring mattress recycling to Oregon,” said MRC’s Chief Operating Officer Mike O’Donnell. “We appreciate the support of the solid waste and recycling community, mattress manufacturers and retailers, which has resulted in MRC recycling over 13 million mattresses through our state programs.”

Retailers, manufacturers, importers, distributors and renovators of mattresses and foundations sold for use in Oregon must register their business with MRC. Those selling these products to end users — individual consumers or large-volume buyers — must also collect the $22.50 per unit stewardship assessment, and display that amount as a line item on the receipt, invoice or other sales documentation that the seller provides the purchaser. Visit MRCreporting.org to register or for more information.

To receive more details and links to resources as they become available, sign up for MRC’s Oregon newsletter. Email info@mrc-us.org or call 855-229-1691 with questions or to request assistance with program communications to your staff, customers or Oregon residents.