This bill proposes the establishment of a recycling assessment fee for mattresses and box springs sold in Minnesota. The revenue from these assessments would fund grants to local governments to expand mattress recycling programs. Key provisions include:

• Definitions: The bill defines terms such as "brand," "producer," "retailer," and "sale" to clarify responsibilities.
• Recycling Assessments:
  • Producers must add a $5 recycling fee per mattress and box spring sold to retailers and remit the proceeds to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) on a quarterly basis.
  • Retailers must add a $5 fee per unit sold to consumers and also remit the proceeds to the PCA quarterly.
• Mattress Recycling Account: Collected fees are deposited into a special revenue fund to support mattress recycling efforts.
• Grants for Local Governments: The commissioner of the PCA will use these funds to provide grants to local governments for expanding mattress recycling, retaining up to 2.5% for administrative costs.

This bill aims to reduce waste and promote recycling by funding local initiatives through fees collected from mattress and box spring sales.