Establishes a mattress stewardship program in Hawaii to manage disposal and recycling of mattresses and box springs.

The bill establishes a mattress stewardship program within the Hawaii Department of Health. It requires producers to designate stewardship organizations to develop and implement plans for the collection, reuse, donation, and recycling of mattresses and box springs. The program includes a mattress stewardship fee of at least $16 per product, collected by retailers at the point of sale. The fee funds the program and reimburses retailers for collection and transportation costs. The program aims to reduce landfill waste, prevent illegal dumping, and create green jobs.

Establishes a mattress stewardship program in Hawaii to manage disposal and recycling of mattresses and box springs.

The bill establishes a mattress stewardship program within the Hawaii Department of Health. It requires producers to designate stewardship organizations to develop and implement plans for the collection, reuse, donation, and recycling of mattresses and box springs. The program includes a mattress stewardship fee of at least $16 per product, collected by retailers at the point of sale. The fee funds the program and reimburses retailers for collection and transportation costs. The program aims to reduce landfill waste, prevent illegal dumping, and create green jobs.