Mattress Recycling in Oregon: What Shoppers Need to Know
Buying a new mattress soon? Here’s Why You’ll See a Stewardship Assessment
If you’re purchasing a new mattress or box spring in Oregon, you’ll notice a stewardship assessment added at checkout. This fee is required by the Oregon Mattress Stewardship Act, a law designed to reduce waste and promote responsible recycling across the state.
The assessment — $22.50 per unit — helps fund a statewide mattress recycling program branded as Bye Bye Mattress and operated by the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC), a nonprofit created by the bedding industry to comply with the law.
MRC uses the fee to establish collection locations, offer collection events and assist large-volume disposers like retailers, universities and hospitals.
Only purchase a mattress or box spring from a compliant retailer
A retailer must collect a stewardship assessment on each mattress and box spring unit. This fee will be listed on your receipt or invoice as a separate line item and called a stewardship assessment.
See if your retailer is compliant here. If you believe a retailer is not following the law, contact us.
Which mattress retailers in Oregon are recycling?
These retailers choose to recycle with the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program in Oregon. They are recycling the mattresses and box springs they take back from customers during the delivery or set up of a new mattress. Delivery or set-up fees for newly purchased items can still apply in addition to the mandatory stewardship assessment.
| Company |
|---|
| Ashley Furniture |
| Banner Furniture Outlet |
| Costco |
| Garrison Home |
| Mattress City |
| Mattress Firm |
| Mattress Lot |
| Rife’s Home Furniture |
| Sherris Mattresses and More |
| Sleep Number |
The storefronts of the companies listed above are not necessarily drop-off locations. Search our locator to find a drop off location.
What if a retailer doesn’t offer take back or delivery; or the consumer doesn’t choose these services?
Anyone living in Oregon can drop off old mattresses and box springs in any condition, no matter when purchased, at participating locations. This could be a collection site, collection event or a recycling facility.
Are you a retailer that wants to start recycling?
The Commercial Volume Program can help you take advantage of Bye Bye Mattress. Email ORcvp@mrc-us.org today. We can even work with your third-party vendors providing delivery or white glove services.