Beginning November 1, 2022, Mattresses and Box Springs will be added to the MassDEP Waste Disposal Ban

On October 29, MassDEP issued its final 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan, a draft of which was issued for public comment in 2019 and underwent a second public comment period in 2020. The final Master Plan establishes goals to reduce disposal statewide by 30 percent (from 5.7 million tons in 2018 to 4 million tons in 2030) over the next decade. It sets a long-term goal of achieving a 90 percent reduction in disposal to 570,000 tons by 2050. 

Among its strategies for reaching these objectives, MassDEP will expand its current waste disposal bans by adding mattresses and textiles to the list of materials banned from disposal or transport for disposal in Massachusetts.

Green Mattress is committed to offering the most convenient and affordable solution to your mattress recycling needs in the state of Massachusetts. When you recycle with us, you can rest assured that you are complying with the new MassDEP legislation. Our recycling process is effective and compliant, and we will continue to reduce the load on landfills and incinerators until the legislation is fully in effect.

To get ahead of the industry, contact Green Mattress today to learn more about our services or set up an account today. Green Mattress Recycling will continue to inform the Massachusetts solid waste and recycling community with important updates on the legislation as it is developed!

To learn more about the MassDEP 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations, visit mass.gov.