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HF 3713

Producers of textiles, carpet, and mattresses required to establish and fund a system to collect and manage those products when disposed of, account created, penalties imposed, report required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Katie Jones and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota requires textile, carpet, and mattress manufacturers to fund collection and recycling systems for their products, shifting disposal costs from taxpayers to producers.

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Bill Summary · HF 3713

Legislative bill overview

HF 3713 establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program requiring manufacturers of textiles, carpets, and mattresses to fund and operate collection and management systems for their products at end-of-life. The bill creates an account to track these systems, imposes penalties for non-compliance, and appropriates funds for implementation and reporting.

Why is this important

Textiles, carpets, and mattresses represent significant waste streams in Minnesota landfills, consuming valuable space and creating environmental concerns. This shifts responsibility from municipalities and taxpayers to producers, potentially reducing disposal costs for communities while incentivizing manufacturers to design more recyclable or reusable products.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on manufacturers: Producers may pass collection and management costs to consumers through higher product prices, affecting affordability
  • Implementation complexity: Establishing statewide collection infrastructure for bulky items like mattresses and carpets is logistically challenging and expensive
  • Competitive fairness: In-state manufacturers may face higher compliance costs than out-of-state competitors, potentially disadvantaging local producers
  • Effectiveness uncertainty: Success depends on consumer participation in collection programs and viable downstream markets for recovered materials, which may be limited

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

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