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Why is Mattress Recycling More Important Than You Think
Why is mattress recycling more important than you think? Because the impact goes far beyond just getting rid of an old bed. Every day in the U.S., more than 50,000 mattresses are discarded - adding up to over 18 million per year. Most of these end up in landfills,...
Sponsoring the Rethink Resource Use Conference 2025
October 6–8, 2025, Tough Stuff Recycling is proud to announce its role as a Bronze Sponsor of the Rethink Resource Use Conference 2025, hosted by the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC). The conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Hotel. As one of...
How to Prepare Your Mattress For Recycling
When you’re ready to say goodbye to your old mattress, you need to prepare your mattress for recycling the right way to ensure it’s accepted and processed efficiently. With the Massachusetts Landfill Ban now in effect, both residents and businesses are required to...
Massachusetts Mattress Disposal Ban: What to Know in 2025
Ready to upgrade your mattress, but not sure what to do about the old one? The Massachusetts Mattress Disposal Ban has been in effect since 2022, and while the rules haven’t changed in 2025, it’s still important to know how to properly recycle your mattress and avoid...
Mary Horsman – Northeast Manager of Sales and Marketing
Advocating for Sustainability, Backed by Experience As the newest member of the Tough Stuff Recycling team, Mary Horsman is excited to bring her years of experience in the waste and recycling industry to support the company's mission. “Joining this passionate and...
Emily Gomez – Safety Compliance Coordinator
Dedicated to Safety, Built on Determination Emily Gomez brings a deep sense of responsibility and heart to her role as Safety Compliance Coordinator at Tough Stuff Recycling. Born and raised in North Central Massachusetts, Emily is a proud mother of four and...
Mike Gurnee – Chief Executive Officer
Building Systems That Solve Big Problems Mike Gurnee leads Tough Stuff Recycling with a mission rooted in innovation, environmental responsibility, and scalable systems. As CEO, he brings a systems-engineering mindset to one of the most overlooked challenges in the...
Municipal Partner Spotlight: City of Newton
Looking for mattress recycling in Newton, MA? Through our official partnership with the City of Newton, Tough Stuff Recycling helps residents recycle mattresses easily and in full compliance with the Massachusetts Waste Ban. Whether you’re replacing a mattress or just...
Municipal Partner Spotlight: City of Lynn
Important Recycling Numbers To Know ? 235: The number of units recycled by the City of Lynn since the Massachusetts landfill ban went into effect in November 2022. 172: The number of aggregate pickups the City of Lynn has completed with Tough Stuff Recycling. At Tough...