California Mattress Recycling Fee

In California, a mattress recycling fee of $16.00 is applied to each new mattress, foundation, or adjustable base sold, according to the Mattress Recycling Council. This fee is mandated by California state law and is collected by retailers at the point of sale. The fee funds the Mattress Recycling Council's (MRC) program to recycle used mattresses, diverting them from landfills.