This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1980, proposes the establishment of a $5 recycling assessment on each mattress and box spring sold in the state. The proceeds from this assessment will be used to fund grants for local governments to expand and support mattress recycling programs.

Key Provisions:

1. Definitions:

   • A producer is defined as an entity that manufactures, imports, or sells mattresses and box springs.
     
   • A retailer is any seller offering mattresses or box springs for retail sale in the state.

2. Recycling Assessments:

   • Producers must add a $5 recycling assessment to each mattress and box spring sold to retailers and remit the proceeds quarterly to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
     
   • Retailers must also add a $5 recycling assessment to the purchase price of each mattress and box spring sold in the state and similarly remit the proceeds quarterly to the MPCA.

3. Mattress Recycling Account:

   • All proceeds will be deposited into a special revenue fund, called the mattress recycling account.
     
   • The MPCA commissioner will use these funds to administer grants for local governments.
     
   • Up to 2.5% of the funds can be allocated for grant administration costs.

4. Mattress Recycling Grants:

   • The MPCA commissioner is authorized to distribute grant funds to local governments for expanding mattress recycling programs.

Purpose:

The bill aims to increase mattress recycling, reduce landfill waste, and support local recycling initiatives by creating a dedicated funding mechanism through a statewide recycling fee on mattress sales.