Minnesota SF1980 establishes a $5 assessment on each mattress and box spring sold to fund grants for local governments to expand mattress recycling.

Minnesota SF1980 creates a $5 assessment on each mattress and box spring sold in the state to fund grants for local governments to expand mattress recycling programs. Producers and retailers must remit the assessment proceeds to the Pollution Control Agency, which deposits them in a mattress recycling account. The commissioner may retain up to 2.5 percent of any grant award to cover administrative costs.

Minnesota SF1980 establishes a $5 assessment on each mattress and box spring sold to fund grants for local governments to expand mattress recycling.

Minnesota SF1980 creates a $5 assessment on each mattress and box spring sold in the state to fund grants for local governments to expand mattress recycling programs. Producers and retailers must remit the assessment proceeds to the Pollution Control Agency, which deposits them in a mattress recycling account. The commissioner may retain up to 2.5 percent of any grant award to cover administrative costs.