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New Recycling Law Works With–Not Against–Mattress Industry

Connecticut recently passed the first law to mandate state-wide mattress recycling, International Sleep Product Association (ISPA)'s President Ryan Trainer announced to members on May 30. But, to counter proposals that the industry cover all costs...

Connecticut Senate Approves Mattress Recycling Bill

The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) successfully negotiated bipartisan mattress recycling legislation with Connecticut state officials and lobbied for its passage. On Thursday, the Connecticut Senate approved the legislation by a 28-8 vote. The bill now to goes to Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy (D) for his consideration and he has approximately 15 days to decide whether...

: A used mattress recycling program help prevent sights like the one above.

The Rhode Island state legislature has adjourned without voting on several used mattress recycling bills pleasing the Virginia-based, International Sleep Products Association...

ISPA Commends Connecticut Legislation on Mattress Recycling

While the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) continues to pursue federal legislation, it commends the Connecticut Senate for reaching a compromise on legislation that would create a state-wide used mattress recycling program. “We were able to reach a compromise with the Connecticut legislature on the mattress recycling bill. However, ISPA firmly believes that the best approach...