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County moves to pilot mattress recycling with Springback to cut hauling costs
Summary
Rutherford County will send a positive recommendation to purchasing for a Springback mattress recycling pilot at three convenience centers and the landfill; the program would charge residents $25 per mattress and is projected to divert more than 95% of mattress material and reduce hauling loads.
Rutherford County public works staff presented a plan to partner with Springback Mattress Recycling to accept mattresses and box springs at three convenience centers and the county landfill. Under the proposed program, residents would pay $25 per mattress; Springback would provide collection trailers, load staff training and handle transport and recycling.
Why it matters: staff estimated the program could divert about 21,600 mattresses a year, eliminate roughly 720 haul loads annually and reduce equipment wear and landfill space use. Public works said prior hauling of mattresses cost the county about $384,000 per year before fuel increases.
What was said: Matt Davis described the contractor’s operational model and confirmed the $25 fee would go to Springback for recycling and hauling services, while county attendants would oversee collection and trailer loading. Staff said there would be no direct setup or ongoing cost to the county beyond attendant oversight; Springback will manage transportation and processing.
Committee action: the committee voted unanimously to send the proposed program to the purchasing committee with a positive recommendation so purchasing can negotiate contract specifics and present a procurement for final approval.
Next steps: purchasing will evaluate contract terms, pricing, equipment and training and return recommendations to the committee; staff proposed a public information campaign before launch.
