Establishes a mattress recycling program in Massachusetts, setting standards for collection, recycling, and disposal of mattresses.
The bill establishes a mattress recycling program in Massachusetts, overseen by the Department of Environmental Protection. It mandates that producers, renovators, and retailers register with a stewardship organization to sell mattresses. Retailers must collect a stewardship assessment from consumers, which funds the program. The Department reviews and approves stewardship organization plans, which must include collection sites, recycling methods, and public education efforts.
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