Mandatory mattress recycling could be next frontier in waste reduction

April 20, 2023 – The idea of shifting the onus of recycling on to manufacturers has been a hot topic at the Capitol in recent years, with debates over new mandates on packaging production and the adoption of a law governing carpet recycling. Now lawmakers are considering a program to mandate recycling of mattresses, which will cut down on a major source of trash, according to Scott Cassel, CEO and founder of the Product Stewardship Institute.