This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1980, proposes the establishment of a mattress recycling program funded by an assessment on the sale of mattresses and box springs in the state.

Key Provisions:

1. Recycling Assessments:

   • A $5 recycling assessment will be added to the cost of each mattress and box spring sold in Minnesota.
     
   • Producers will include this fee when selling to retailers and remit it to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) quarterly.
     
   • Retailers will also apply this $5 fee to consumer purchases and remit it to the PCA quarterly.

2. Mattress Recycling Account:

   • Fees collected will be deposited into a special revenue fund known as the Mattress Recycling Account.
     
   • Funds will be annually appropriated to the commissioner of the PCA to support recycling programs.
     
   • The PCA may retain up to 2.5% of grant awards for administrative costs.

3. Grants for Local Governments:

   • The commissioner of the PCA will use the collected funds to provide grants to local governments.
     
   • The purpose of the grants is to expand and support mattress recycling programs throughout Minnesota.

This bill is aimed at reducing landfill waste and promoting environmental sustainability by encouraging the recycling of used mattresses and box springs.