Mattress Recycling Council Program
Rhode Island Mattress Recycling Fee Information
Rhode Island law requires retailers to collect a mattress recycling fee on covered mattress and foundation sales. Nest Bedding does not set the program charge. The charge supports the statewide mattress recycling program administered by the Mattress Recycling Council.
This is an informational fee record, not a standalone product. The fee is applied automatically to qualifying orders when required and cannot be purchased separately.
About this Rhode Island fee
The Rhode Island MRC Recycling Fee is a state-required mattress recycling fee applied to qualifying mattress purchases shipped to Rhode Island under current program rules. The fee supports the collection, transportation, and recycling of used mattresses and helps provide clear regulatory fee handling during checkout and order processing. Applicability depends on the shipping destination, qualifying product type, and current Rhode Island mattress recycling program requirements; checkout reflects the fee when it applies. This fee is a non-merchandise line item only and does not include a physical product, accessory, delivery service, or warranty.
Program administrator
The Mattress Recycling Council, a nonprofit organization created by the bedding industry.
State oversight
Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
How it appears
As a separate mattress recycling fee line item when a covered order qualifies.
Mattress recycling fee FAQ
Why does Nest Bedding charge this fee?
Rhode Island law requires retailers to collect a mattress recycling fee on covered mattress and foundation sales. Nest Bedding does not set the program charge. The charge supports the statewide mattress recycling program administered by the Mattress Recycling Council.
What does the fee pay for?
The program uses collected charges to support collection sites and events, transportation to recyclers, mattress and foundation disassembly, and the recycling of recoverable materials. It also supports efforts to reduce illegal dumping and keep bulky mattresses out of the waste stream.
Why do I pay the fee if I am not discarding a mattress today?
The charge funds a statewide system rather than a disposal service for one individual purchase. State program rules require the charge on covered sales even when the buyer is not currently replacing or discarding an old mattress.
Who sets the fee amount?
Nest Bedding does not set the program charge. The Mattress Recycling Council establishes the amount through the applicable state program and regulatory approval process. The current amount for an eligible order is shown as a separate line item at checkout.
Which products are covered?
The charge generally applies per covered unit. A mattress and a foundation or box spring are treated as separate units. Product coverage follows the approved program rules for Rhode Island.
Can I purchase this fee product by itself?
No. This Shopify record supports required fee handling for qualifying orders. It does not represent a physical product, service appointment, warranty, or separately purchasable recycling service.
Is the recycling fee refunded if I return my mattress?
Under the Mattress Recycling Council Fee Policy, the mattress recycling fee must be refunded when the covered product is returned within 30 days of the sale date. For returns after 30 days, the retailer decides whether to refund the charge. Contact Nest Bedding with the original order information for a determination on a specific return.
Does the fee include pickup from my home?
The Mattress Recycling Council and Bye Bye Mattress do not provide residential pickup. Rhode Island does not impose the California-style retailer take-back requirement. Use ByeByeMattress.com to find participating collection sites and events, and review Nest Bedding delivery or removal terms separately.
Where can I recycle an old mattress or box spring?
Visit ByeByeMattress.com to search for participating collection locations and events. Acceptance conditions can vary, so review the location details before transporting an item.
What happens to a mattress after it is collected?
Recyclers dismantle mattresses and foundations so materials can be separated. Steel, foam, fiber, and wood can then be prepared for use in other consumer or industrial products instead of being sent directly to landfill.
Can a damaged or contaminated mattress be refused?
Yes. Collection locations and take-back providers may refuse mattresses that are wet, heavily soiled, infested, or otherwise unsafe to handle. The purchase charge funds the statewide program and is not a guarantee that every discarded item can be accepted at every location.