Oregon Notice Regarding the Sale of Renovated Mattresses

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has required the Mattress Recycling Council Oregon, LLC (“MRC”) to notify all retailers participating in MRC’s Oregon mattress stewardship program (“Program”) that Oregon consumers must not be charged a mattress stewardship assessment (the fee) when purchasing a renovated mattress or foundation. However, retailers must continue to report the number of renovated units sold each month.

Additionally, DEQ has instructed MRC to inform retailers who have collected the stewardship assessment (the fee) on any renovated mattress or foundation to issue a refund to the consumer.

This notification does not change any other obligations for reporting or collection of fees under the Program. MRC will update retailers if there is any change to this policy.

Reporting 2024 Sales and Refunds in California and Connecticut

Fee Increase Effective January 1, 2025

On January 1, 2025, the fee for mattress and foundation sales in California and Connecticut increased to $16.00 per unit sold. Beginning with the January 2025 reporting period, the reporting portal will calculate your recycling fee at $16.00 per unit sold or refunded.

December 2024 Sales Reporting

Sales made in December 2024, regardless of the delivery date, must be included in your December report to be calculated at the following rates:

$11.75 – Connecticut
$10.50 – California

If you have already submitted your report for December, please contact support@mrc-us.org to make any changes.

Refunds for 2024 Sales

Refunds for sales made in 2024 must be reported for the amount collected at the time of sale as follows:

$11.75 – Connecticut
$10.50 – California

Options to select the proper rate will be available when you submit your reports.

Contact Information

For additional questions, please contact support@mrc-us.org or call 1-888-646-6815.

Oregon Customer Education Materials

We provide the following to help you inform your customers about the stewardship assessment and available collection opportunities.

Posters & Cards

A package of customer education materials has been mailed to each Oregon retailer registered as of December 5, 2024. For retailers who registered after December 5, 2024, packages will be mailed on December 26th.

These materials will include posters to display in your store and information cards to hand out or provide with purchases.

If you need additional materials or have not yet received your package, please use the links below to access digital information to print or add to your website for your customers.

Store posters - choice of size and language
Information cards - choice of language
Customer materials reorder form

Digital Badge/Button

MRC also provides a badge that can be used on your website, emails, social media or other forms of digital customer communication or marketing materials. Fill out this form to receive your Learn More About the Program badge.

Program Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions

We prepared this document to help you, your staff and customers navigate frequently asked questions. It may be updated as the program is rolled out and implemented.

Oregon Program Fact Sheet and FAQs

For additional information, please contact us at info@mrc-us.org or 1-855-229-1691.

We look forward to partnering with our retailer community to create another successful recycling program!

MRC Approved to Administer Mattress Recycling Program in Oregon

July 29, 2024

MRC Approved to Administer Mattress Recycling Program in Oregon

Registration on MRCreporting.org is required by Jan. 1, 2025 for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Renovators and Retailers of Mattresses and Foundation Products Sold For Use in Oregon

On July 25, Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) authorized the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) to establish and administer a statewide mattress recycling program in the state. Oregon DEQ approved a modified operating plan, including a budget and stewardship assessment (fee) to fund the program. MRC will launch its Oregon program on January 1, 2025.

Oregon’s Mattress Stewardship Act (SB 1576) requires manufacturers, importers, distributors, renovators and retailers of mattresses and foundations sold or offered for sale in Oregon to register with MRC. Registration is easy and free of charge. As the launch date approaches, MRC will provide registrants with program implementation updates and customer education materials. For that reason, entities that must register should do so as soon as practical so that they are well prepared and informed to meet their legal obligations.

Legal Requirements for Retailers (including both brick-and-mortar and online retailers) and Contract Sellers:
1. Register with MRC prior to January 1, 2025, at MRCreporting.org.
2. Collect the mattress stewardship fee of $22.50 per unit sold to end users in Oregon (including both individual consumers and contract purchasers such as hotels, hospitals and universities) and display that amount as a line item on the receipt, invoice or other sales documentation that the seller provides the purchaser.
3. Report mattress and foundation sales and remit the collected fees to MRC monthly.
4. Only purchase or offer for sale products and brands from registered Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers or Renovators.
5. At the time of sale, provide consumers with information about available collection and recycling options for discarded products.

Legal Requirements for Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers or Renovators
1. Register with MRC prior to January 1, 2025 at MRCreporting.org.
2. Provide all brand names or URNs of the mattress and foundations products that you manufacture, distribute, import or renovate that are offered for sale in Oregon.

Entities that perform multiple roles in the industry must register under each category that applies to their operations. Refer to the definitions on MRCreporting.org to determine your registration categories.

For complete details on the program, please visit the resources below or contact us at info@mrc-us.org or 1-855-229-1691.

Resources:
Obligations: Information Sheet (MattressRecyclingCouncil.org)
FAQ’s: MRC Registration and Reporting (MRCreporting.org)
Definitions: MRC Registration and Reporting (MRCreporting.org)
Included Excluded Products: MRC Registration and Reporting (MRCreporting.org)
MRC Oregon Program Page: MattressRecyclingCouncil.org/Oregon
Oregon DEQ: Department of Environmental Quality: Mattress Recycling Program

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