What the rule says
Retailers and other sellers of mattresses and foundations sold for use in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island, including online sales delivered into those states (with an exception for out-of-state storefront sales delivered into Oregon and Rhode Island), must register with the Mattress Recycling Council, show the per-unit recycling fee as a separate line on the receipt and remit it to the Council. Per-unit fees differ by state: California $18.00 since April 1, 2026 (from $16.00), Oregon 22.50, Connecticut 19.50 from October 1, 2026, and Rhode Island 22.50 from January 1, 2026 per the Council's notice.
- Where it applies
- California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island
- Who it applies to
- Retailers, Manufacturers and Vendors
Dates
294 days ago
Rhode Island mattress recycling fee rises to $22.50 per unit (per MRC notice)
MRC's Sept. 22, 2025 notice sets $22.50 (from $20.50) under R.I. Gen. Laws chapter 23-90; no Rhode Island agency page confirming the amount was found and MRC's own FAQ still lists $20.50.
204 days ago
California mattress recycling fee rises to $18.00 per unit
Sales of mattresses, futons and foundations for use in California on or after this date carry the $18.00 fee (previously $16.00).
21 days ago
Connecticut mattress recycling fee rises to $19.50 per unit (per MRC notice)
MRC's July 1, 2026 notice raises the Connecticut fee to $19.50 per unit for sales on or after this date; CT DEEP's page does not state the fee amount.
Official source
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Official source: Registration and Reporting FAQs (Mattress Recycling Council)(opens in a new tab)
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