The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) is a nonprofit organization established by the mattress industry to operate recycling programs in states with mattress recycling laws, such as California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. MRC educates the mattress industry about recycling laws, assists retailers and manufacturers in compliance, and collaborates with local governments and waste management professionals to create efficient collection and recycling networks. The program, known as Bye Bye Mattress to consumers, collects a recycling fee from mattress purchases to fund the recycling operations. MRC provides accessible opportunities for residents and businesses to discard used mattresses and coordinates collection through various channels, including solid waste systems and collection events.