The Economic Times

Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses daily; Oregon recovered 5.9 million pounds of recyclable items in one year

Oregon initiated a statewide mattress recycling programme to reduce landfill waste and illegal dumping. In its first year, over 134,000 mattresses were collected, amounting to nearly 5.9 million pounds of material. The programme encourages recycling, renovation, and reuse of mattress components rather than disposal in landfills. Consumers contribute to the programme through a $22.50 fee applied to eligible purchases.