Mattress and furniture retailers in California and Rhode Island should prepare for upcoming adjustments to the mattress recycling fee, scheduled for early 2026. These changes, announced by the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC), reflect rising labor, transportation, and operational costs associated with responsible mattress disposal and recycling programs. California Fee Increase
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