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lufecaep OP t1_iuqxs8v wrote

Reply to comment by BF1shY in Does the textile waste ban seem like it is going to be a nightmare to anyone else? by lufecaep

lol what mattress doesn't have bodily fluids of some sort on it.

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SouthShoreSerenade t1_iur4oit wrote

That's the point.

This isn't about your filthy used mattress. This is about unused or unsold product. This affects retailers, not consumers.

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RevengencerAlf t1_iurrb4u wrote

Except that the MassDEP's own statements don't align with this. They go on and on about residential waste and specifically discuss and target mattresses.

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ConcernedCitizen13 t1_iurlm5b wrote

This needs to be the top comment

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Tacoman404 t1_iusolav wrote

I’m shocked people didn’t know about this before posting and commenting. It’s almost like they didn’t read into it at all.

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mikemerriman t1_iurxmhl wrote

unfortunately many cities are not interpreting it that way - this from Salem MA: Per new state regulations, mattresses and box springs can no longer be disposed of as trash and instead must be recycled. The City of Salem has contracted with Tough Stuff Recycling to provide curbside mattress and box spring recycling. While there is currently no charge for this service for Salem residents, the City is evaluating fee options and this may change later in 2022.
To view an FAQ about mattress recycling through Tough Stuff Recycling, please visit www.salemma.gov/mattress. To schedule your curbside pick-up, please visit https://order.toughstuffrecycling.com. If you have additional questions about this service, please call the City’s Recycling and Trash Department at 978-619-5672.

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legalpretzel t1_ius352c wrote

Mattresses are apparently still accepted at the bulk waste drop off in Worcester (but our city’s government has never really been at the forefront of change). Residents have to have a way to get it there though because the city doesn’t offer any pick up options for bulk waste that don’t cost $$$.

Creative folks seem to have found a solution - they just dump them in random spots all around the city - it’s free and you don’t even have to be Worcester resident!

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milesmaven16 t1_iuskdyb wrote

My town came to the same conclusion as Salem. They haven't announced a recycle company yet though.

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ShadowGLI t1_iurzjgb wrote

This law was made for manufacturers and retailers who have been literally just throwing out unused clothes and mattresses rather than donating them, because God forbid someone benefit from the products without paying the money.

It’s like the boutique store MO where something goes out of season and they would never send it to Marshall so they have to destroy it instead

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