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Oregon’s Mattress Recycling Revolution | Boise News
Oregon’s new mattress recycling program, launched in January 2025, diverted over 130,000 mattresses and box springs from landfills in its first year—part of a statewide push to curb illegal dumping. Funded by a $22.50 fee on every new mattress sold, the initiative makes responsible disposal easy and accessible, with collection points in nearly every county and retailer participation required. Old mattresses are dismantled, with metal, foam, and fibers repurposed into products like carpet padding and home insulation. It’s part of a broader trend making manufacturers accountable for end-of-life…
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