80% of Mattress Materials Are Recyclable, Yet Most End Up in US Landfills

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Approximately 50,000 mattresses are discarded every day across the United States, creating a significant waste challenge. Despite over 80 percent of mattress components being recyclable, the vast majority are sent to landfills rather than recycling facilities. Their bulk and composition make them problematic for waste-handling equipment, adding to the disposal problem. Research has also raised concerns about the chemical content found in mattresses. A handful of US states have begun implementing dedicated mattress recycling programmes as a potential solution to the growing issue.

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