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SCR 39

ESTABLISHING THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii establishes a legislative working group to design and recommend a statewide mattress recycling stewardship program addressing landfill waste and material recovery.

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Bill Summary · SCR 39

Legislative bill overview

SCR 39 establishes a working group to study and design a potential statewide mattress stewardship program in Hawaii. The bill directs the joint legislative committee to evaluate how a mattress recycling/management system could be structured and implemented across the state.

Why is this important

Mattresses are bulky waste items that take up significant landfill space and contain recoverable materials like steel, foam, and wood. A stewardship program could reduce landfill waste, create recycling infrastructure, and potentially establish manufacturer responsibility for end-of-life mattress management—similar to existing programs in other states.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Whether manufacturers, consumers, retailers, or government should bear program costs remains undefined and will likely spark debate
  • Implementation burden: Small retailers and manufacturers may argue compliance costs are prohibitive, while environmental groups may want mandatory participation
  • Market impact: Concerns about whether costs will be passed to consumers or if it advantages out-of-state mattress sellers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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