This item presents staff’s analysis of Mattress Recycling Council’s (MRC) Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Plan submitted December 15, 2025.

Public Resources Code section 42987.1.5(a) requires that, during calendar year 2020, and at least once every five years thereafter, the mattress recycling organization review its plan and determine whether amendments to its plan are necessary. CalRecycle has 90 days from the date of receipt to review and approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove MRC’s Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Plan. 

CalRecycle has 30 days from the date of receipt to determine if a submitted plan is complete and notify the submitting mattress recycling organization. CalRecycle has 90 days from the date of receipt of a complete plan to review and approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove. 

Note that under the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.), your written and oral comments, attachments, and associated contact information (e.g., your address, phone, email) become part of the public record and can be released to the public upon request. 

Supporting documents will be posted in the "Documents" section. 

Staff contact: Mattresses@CalRecycle.ca.gov