It may sound odd, silly even, to pay so much to dispose of a run-of-the-mill household item. But the economics of mattress recycling illustrate why it can be difficult — and costly — to be an ...

Does anyone ever question the basic assumptions of recycling? How do we know energy consumption and pollution created during collection, transportation and recycling of some items does not exceed the ...

MRC's Bye Bye Mattress has become a success in California. Since the state program launched in 2015, more than 13 million mattresses have been recycled.

Clatsop County residents can recycle mattresses and box springs for free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Recology Astoria Transfer Station, 1790 Williamsport Road. This recycling event is ...