July 29, 2024

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.