Mattress Recycling Council (MRC)
Mattress Recycling Council Annual State Stewardship Reports
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Bye Bye Mattress Curbside & Drop-Off Program
State stewardship programs: how the Mattress Recycling Council operates free Bye Bye Mattress drop-offs and municipal curbside collections in CA, CT, RI, and OR.
Free Drop-Off in CA, CT, RI, and Oregon
Direct answer summary
The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) operates the 'Bye Bye Mattress' stewardship program funded by upfront state recycling fees in California, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Oregon. Consumers residing in these states can dispose of old mattresses and box springs at zero charge through hundreds of permanent recycling depots, municipal transfer stations, and scheduled bulky-item curbside pickups. The program dismantles beds to recycle steel springs, foam, and wood.
Key points
Funded by upfront state recycling fees in California, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Oregon.
Provides 100% free drop-off at participating municipal transfer stations and recycling depots.
Dismantles mattresses to recycle steel coils (scrap metal), foam (carpet underlayment), and wood.
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Warranty Fine-Print & Trial Policy Deconstruction
Calculate proration cliffs, test unweighted sagging ruler thresholds, and verify foundation slat gap compliance before submitting a claim.
Trial, returns and warranty: the fine print
Warranty Proration Cliff & Fine Print Analysis
Mattress warranties advertised as "25-Year" or "Lifetime" typically undergo an actuarial transition into a steep proration cliff after Year 10. Consumer defect claims require rigid straight-edge depth proof and strict foundation compliance.
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Mattress Recycling Council Bye Bye Mattress · Friends for Life Limited Warranty
Customer Out-of-Pocket:
$900.00 (50%)
Manufacturer Coverage: 50% ($900.00)Customer Share: 50% ($900.00)
Proration Schedule Breakdown for Mattress Recycling Council:
- Years 1-10: 100% Non-Prorated. The manufacturer covers 100% of replacement or repair costs ($0 customer copay).
- Years 11-15: Customer pays 50% of the purchase price ($900.00 on a $1800 mattress).
- Years 16-20: Customer pays 75% of the purchase price ($1350.00 on a $1800 mattress).
- Years 21-25: Customer pays 85% of the purchase price ($1530.00 on a $1800 mattress).
- Round-Trip Freight Surcharge: Optional repair in Year 3+ incurs a mandatory $149 processing fee.
Specifications
Recorded specifications
Values and benchmarks recorded for this question.
| Specification | Measured value | Benchmark | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participating States | California (CA), Connecticut (CT), Rhode Island (RI), Oregon (OR) | Mandated Stewardship States | pass |
| Consumer Drop-Off Fee | $0.00 Free Drop-Off at Participating Depots | Zero-Cost Recycling Access | pass |
| Material Recovery Rate | > 75% of Total Mattress Weight Diverted from Landfills | High Circular Efficiency | pass |
| Accepted Bedding Items | Mattresses, Box Springs, Foundations (All Sizes) | Broad Product Inclusion | pass |
Standards reference: Benchmarks derived from ASTM D3574 (flexible cellular foam), CPSC 16 CFR 1633 (open flame flammability), and clinical capillary closing thresholds (32.0 mmHg).
Checklist
Trial Return & Pickup Checklist
Essential steps to satisfy trial break-in requirements, avoid stain disputes, and secure full refunds.
- 01
Locate Closest Free Drop-Off Site
Visit byebyemattress.com and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest certified recycling facility.
Watch for: Do not pay private junk removal fees if a free municipal drop-off is nearby.
- 02
Check Municipal Curbside Rules
Call your city waste department to see if MRC sponsors free curbside bulky item pickups.
Watch for: Placing mattresses on the curb without advance scheduling can trigger city illegal dumping fines.
- 03
Ensure Bed is Clean and Dry
Keep mattresses wrapped in plastic or stored indoors prior to drop-off or curbside pickup.
Watch for: Recyclers will reject mattresses that are waterlogged, moldy, or infested with pests.
Sources
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CalRecycle
California Public Resources Code § 42985 et seq. (Used Mattress Recovery Act)
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