MRC Registration and Reporting

List of Included and Excluded Products:

Last Updated: August 2022

Mattresses: which are defined as any sleep surface covered with ticking or fabric that contains resilient material such as steel innersprings, foam, fiber or other filling or upholstery materials, used alone or in combination with other products, regardless of size or shape, except for those products listed below. (Effective Jan. 1, 2020 futons are included in the definition of mattresses in California only. The base or frame remains excluded.)
Foundations (including box springs): A ticking or fabric-covered structure used to support a mattress or sleep surface and may be comprised of a frame, foam, springs or other structure, or other materials, used alone or in combination, regardless of whether the product is stationary or adjustable. This includes new, used and renovated products.
Used and renovated mattresses or foundations
Futons: In California only effective Jan. 1, 2020, see mattress definition above.

PRODUCT TYPE	CALIFORNIA	CONNECTICUT	RHODE ISLAND	OREGON
Air mattresses that contain no upholstery material (such as camping beds)	X	X	X	X
Car beds	X	X	X	X
Juvenile products including, carriages, baskets, dressing tables, strollers, playpens, infant carriers, lounge pad, crib bumpers	X	X	X	X
Crib and bassinet mattresses	X	No fee collected but eligible for recycling	X	X
Mattress pads and toppers	X	X	X	X
Pillows	X	X	X	X
Sleeping bags	X	X	X	X
Units manufactured by the California Prison Industry Authority	X
Futons	Effective Jan. 1, 2020 Only the futon base or frame is excluded. The mattress portion requires fee collection and is eligible for recycling.	X	X	X
Collapsible roll-away beds	X	X	X	X
Sleeper sofas	X	X	X	X
Water beds that contain no upholstery material	X	X	X	X