by Shane Henson — September 6, 2013—Hotel facilities managers needing to dispose of old or soiled mattresses can now do so through a new mattress recycling program offered by Simmons Bedding Company’s hospitality division, Simmons Hospitality. The company recently partnered with Global Sustainability Solutions (GSS) to handle recycling services for hospitality sales, marking one of the most significant milestones in Simmons’ sustainability efforts, the company says.
The new Simmons Hospitality/GSS program will provide removal and recycling services mattresses and bedframes to a designated recycling plant, as well as delivery coordination and installation of new product. Under this program, hospitality clientele purchasing new product from Simmons, such as the Simmons Hospitality Beautyrest Recharge line, are offered the option of recycling their old mattresses through purchasing GSS’ services. The company offers complete turnkey service (including installation, removal and recycling), as well as removal and recycling services only.
Simmons Hospitality notes that mattress recycling has gained traction in recent months, with states working with the International Sleep Products Association to find green solutions for mattress disposal. Earlier this summer, Connecticut passed the nation’s first recycling bill, requiring industry-led nonprofit organizations to develop a mattress-recycling plan by July 2014. The California State Senate also approved a bill, which, if passed by the California Assembly, creates a state-run nonprofit organization that would coordinate mattress recycling statewide.
“Old mattresses are nearly 100 percent recyclable, which essentially means that our industry produces one of the most sustainable products in the marketplace,” says Steve Tipton, vice president of Simmons Hospitality. “Through our new hospitality recycling program, Simmons is doing its part to give hotel owners and brands an environmentally friendly option for mattress disposal and ultimately further the fight for more sustainable industry conventions.”
