Minnesota HF1624 establishes a $5 assessment on each mattress and box spring sold to fund grants for local governments to expand mattress recycling.

Minnesota HF1624 creates a $5 recycling assessment on each mattress and box spring sold in the state. Producers and retailers must remit the proceeds to the Pollution Control Agency. The collected funds are deposited in a mattress recycling account and annually appropriated to the commissioner for grants to local governments. These grants support the expansion and enhancement of mattress recycling programs. The commissioner may retain up to 2.5% of any grant award to cover administrative costs.

Minnesota HF1624 establishes a $5 assessment on each mattress and box spring sold to fund grants for local governments to expand mattress recycling.

Minnesota HF1624 creates a $5 recycling assessment on each mattress and box spring sold in the state. Producers and retailers must remit the proceeds to the Pollution Control Agency. The collected funds are deposited in a mattress recycling account and annually appropriated to the commissioner for grants to local governments. These grants support the expansion and enhancement of mattress recycling programs. The commissioner may retain up to 2.5% of any grant award to cover administrative costs.