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WA HB2633
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Zach Hall
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AI Summary
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Establishes a mattress producer responsibility program requiring mattress manufacturers to fund and implement statewide collection, recycling, and disposal of discarded mattresses through a producer responsibility organization by January 1, 2031
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Requires producers to register with a producer responsibility organization by January 1, 2027, and submit plans to the Department of Ecology by July 1, 2029, with mandatory recycling rates of at least 70 percent
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Creates a 12-member advisory council to provide input on program plans and annual reports, representing government entities, solid waste industry, environmental groups, retailers, and consumers
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Prohibits point-of-sale fees to consumers and requires free collection at permanent drop-off sites statewide, including bulk pickup service for 100+ mattresses and service to island and geographically isolated communities
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Authorizes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation per day (or $10,000 for repeated violations), deposited into a new responsible mattress management account to fund department oversight and enforcement
Legislative Description
Concerning mattress producer responsibility organizations.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
1/22/2026