ISPA Likes Connecticut's No Call

May 13, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Mattresses on May 14, 2012

The International Sleep Products Assn. was glad to see the Connecticut General Assembly adjourn for the year without passing used mattress recycling legislation.

ISPA had opposed a mandatory used mattress recycling law when it was introduced, because it would have imposed unreasonable costs and burdens on mattress manufacturers, retailers and consumers.  We support the decision not to enact a mandatory state recycling law.  

ISPA has been working for a number of years to encourage responsible recycling of used mattresses and supports the development of legitimate recycling operations. ISPA is currently leading the push for a federal mattress recycling program.

€œThe sponsors of S.B. 89 considered the important logistical and commercial concerns with the mattress recycling bill at a state level,€ said ISPA President Ryan Trainer. "However, ISPA firmly believes that the best approach to efficient and legitimate mattress recycling lies in federal legislation. A federal recycling program would permit efficiencies and economies of scale that are not possible at a state or local level. It would apply consistent collection and processing practices across the country that would benefit all parties concerned by driving down recycling costs for both consumers and manufacturers while also increasing recycling rates."

ISPA will continue to advocate for federal legislation with the goal to build a mattress recycling solution that is efficient for both consumers and businesses. To create a program that operates most efficiently, ISPA believes national legislation must be created to address the needs of consumers, retailers and manufacturers under one unified, consistent program. The association will continue to work with state and local governments to address the mattress disposal challenges that municipalities face while continuing to advocate for a broad-ranging federal solution.