NW Product Stewardship Council

Product Stewardship: whoever designs, produces, sells, or uses a product shares responsibility for safe and proper recycling or disposal of that product.

[NW Product Stewardship Council @StewardshipNW]

#RecycleRight is important but let's not lose sight of the system level design problems that producer responsibility (EPR) could solve

[NW Product Stewardship Council @StewardshipNW]

"The current system of managing recycling is not working & anyone that thinks it's going to continue that way is not keeping up with where the trends are going... One solution is EPR: manufacturers of packaging also responsible for recycling it" https://t.co/bhWPTGuWWN

[Seattle Public Utilities @SeattleSPU]

Seattle’s new Salvage Lumber Warehouse is open in SODO – supported by a $4M @EPA grant.

It keeps reusable lumber out of landfills, supports local jobs, and gives people access to affordable reclaimed wood.

@earthwiseinc will host a public celebration on May 2.

[Waste Dive @WasteDive]

Oregon's legislature has passed a battery EPR bill for most portable and medium-format batteries. Numerous waste industry groups backed the bill, citing facility fire concerns. https://t.co/rnCmtXb6RR

[U.S. EPA Northwest Region @EPARegion10]

Last week, Region 10 celebrated the grand opening of Earthwise's new Lumber Salvage Warehouse in Seattle!🎉🌲

Thanks to @epa’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant, Earthwise is expanding its ability to keep reusable materials out of the landfill and strengthen local recycling systems. This grant supports communities as they improve post‑consumer materials management and build more resilient, sustainable waste programs.

At EPA, we’re committed to Powering the Great American Comeback. 💪♻️

Read more about SWIFR and other EPA grants at our link in bio

#EPANorthwest #SWIFR #CircularEconomy #Recycling #Reuse #Seattle

[MED-Project @MEDProjectLLC]

⚠️  Keeping unwanted or expired medication and used household sharps in your home could lead to accidental injury or misuse.

Dispose of them quickly and safely with MED-Project.

Call 1-844-MED-Project or visit https://t.co/TFvyjP6pWA to find out how.

[Waste Dive @WasteDive]

Canadian circular economy group Light House sees construction sites as the next frontier for plastic waste diversion by working closely with construction workers and end markets to effectively sort and process plastics otherwise headed to disposal. https://t.co/bWfujUd6i2

[Mattress Recycling Council @MattRecyCouncil]

Inside every discarded mattress are materials that still have value.

Through mattress recycling programs, steel, foam, wood and fiber are separated and prepared for reuse in manufacturing, construction, insulation and other products.

Over the lifetime of these programs, millions of mattresses have been recycled and their components returned to the supply chain, showing how much material can be recovered when recycling becomes part of the system.

♻️🛏️ #MattressRecycling #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #MRC

[Mattress Recycling Council @MattRecyCouncil]

During a recent visit to a DR3 facility, we captured this behind-the-scenes look to help educate the public through our Bye Bye Mattress program on how the process works.

From steel to foam to wood, materials are carefully separated and recovered instead of ending up in a landfill.

With Earth Day approaching, it’s a great time to highlight the impact of responsible mattress recycling and the role it plays in a more circular system.

Learn more about our work: https://t.co/KLlo9sqxUj

#MattressRecycling #EarthDay #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #EPR

[Mattress Recycling Council @MattRecyCouncil]

The May edition of Highlights is here.

In this issue:

♻️ More than 5,300 people visited MRC booths during Earth Month events across California and Oregon
♻️ San Diego celebrates major milestones, including a 41% reduction in illegal dumping and more than 51,000 mattresses recycled
♻️ MRC marks 10 years of mattress recycling in California with Earth Day celebrations at Miramar Landfill
♻️ Shawn Swearingen joins ISPA and MRC as Director of Policy and Government Affairs
♻️ …and more

Read the full issue here: https://t.co/lBnC4eh2FS

🛏️ #Highlights #MattressRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Recycling #EPR #MRC

[CRI @CRI_Recycle]

Updates on CA regs for SB 54- the
"Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act"- which establishes a new extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging pgm in the state.
@rrecycling Stefanie Valentic @StefTalksTrash
https://t.co/8NM396Bj8b

[MED-Project @MEDProjectLLC]

Take 5 minutes today to:

☑️ Check your cabinets for expired or unwanted medication

☑️ Remove any personal info from bottle labels

☑️ Bring them to a safe medication drop box for easy and convenient disposal.

Find a drop box close to you at https://t.co/GCjsdLGqrq or call 1-844-MED-Project.

[WasteAdvantage @WasteAdvantage]

Oregon lawmakers approved Oregon House Bill 4144, creating a producer funded battery recycling program aimed at reducing lithium battery fires in the waste stream.

See what the new legislation could mean for recycling and waste facilities: https://t.co/Oi0ligPT3D

[Mattress Recycling Council @MattRecyCouncil]

Inside every discarded mattress are materials that still have value.

Through mattress recycling programs, steel, foam, wood and fiber are separated and prepared for reuse in manufacturing, construction, insulation and other products.

Over the lifetime of these programs, millions of mattresses have been recycled and their components returned to the supply chain, showing how much material can be recovered when recycling becomes part of the system.

♻️🛏️ #MattressRecycling #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #MRC

[Mattress Recycling Council @MattRecyCouncil]

The Mattress Recycling Council has updated the research section of its 10-Year Impact Report, adding deeper insight into how mattress recycling programs drive real environmental and community benefits.

It’s more than just data. It’s a closer look at how research, collaboration, and smart policy help turn action into measurable impact.

Take a look: https://t.co/iIqI19QmOg

♻️🛏️ #mattressrecycling #research

[Mattress Recycling Council @MattRecyCouncil]

Illegal dumping benefits no one.

Programs like mattress recycling exist to create clear, accessible pathways for managing bulky waste responsibly, because everyone deserves a better ending this Valentine’s Day.

#RecycleLove #HappyValentinesDay

[Mattress Recycling Council @MattRecyCouncil]

Ten years in and the momentum continues.

Behind these figures are coordinated efforts from manufacturers, retailers, recyclers, and state partners working together to strengthen mattress recovery systems and expand responsible end-of-life solutions. Continued collaboration and data-driven program management remain central to improving efficiency, increasing material reuse, and advancing circular-economy goals across participating states.

#MRC #MattressRecycling #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #EPR #California #Connecticut #RhodeIsland #Oregon

[AF&PA @ForestandPaper]

Enjoy your pizza even more by recycling the box! Recycling pizza boxes supports American paper manufacturing. #NationalPizzaDay

[Mattress Recycling Council @MattRecyCouncil]

“If a mattress is no longer good enough for you to use, it’s not good enough for anyone else.” — Amanda Wall, Mattress Recycling Council

MRC spokesperson Amanda Wall is featured in Yahoo’s latest guide on responsible mattress disposal, sharing expert insight on recycling options, retailer take-back programs, and what consumers should consider before donating or discarding a mattress.

The article outlines practical steps for proper disposal and highlights the environmental value of recycling. For residents in California, Connecticut, Oregon, and Rhode Island, the Bye Bye Mattress program provides convenient drop-off and collection options.

Read the full guide here: https://t.co/pGw3cBR2uz

♻️ 🛏️ #MattressRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EPR #ResponsibleDisposal #MRC

[Recycle BC @RecycleBC]

Curbside recycling is expanding in the Central Okanagan!

Starting May 1, 2026, flexible plastics and non-deposit glass can be recycled at the curb.

Learn more: https://t.co/Vz8Dl8oMl8

#CentralOkanagan #FlexiblePlasticRecycling #RecycleBC #PinkBoxRecycling

[Mattress Recycling Council @MattRecyCouncil]

From intake to material recovery, a recent visit to DR3 highlighted how mattress recycling actually works in practice and how discarded materials are put back into use through California’s program.

Seeing the operational side of the process reinforces the scale and coordination required to responsibly manage end-of-life mattresses, from dismantling and sorting to material recovery and reuse. Facilities like DR3 play a critical role in keeping bulky waste out of landfills and supporting a more circular approach to mattress disposal across the state.

#MattressRecycling #DR3 #EPR

[Mattress Recycling Council @MattRecyCouncil]

Waste is rarely the problem. Systems are.

Mattress recycling shows what’s possible when end-of-life is treated as part of the product lifecycle, not the end of it.

Learn more about MRC’s role in advancing mattress recycling infrastructure at https://t.co/eU8GK8m1lu