Guide for the management of end-of-life mattresses
Development of a comprehensive guide for the management of end-of-life mattresses in Catalonia. Life cycle analysis, identification of key stakeholders, and proposals for improving design and regulation to optimize their management and recovery.
Location
Catalonia
Year of Start
2015
Beneficiaries
Public administrations, waste managers, mattress manufacturers.
Service
Mattress Waste Management Guide
Project description
This project consisted of developing a guide for the management of end-of-life mattresses in Catalonia. A detailed analysis of the state of the art in the management of this waste was carried out, identifying the key stakeholders and their roles in the process.
The guide explores the possibilities of improving mattress design to optimize their management at the end of their useful life, as well as options for regulating and monitoring the waste circuit. Different final destinations are considered, including landfills, incinerators, recovery, and recycling.
Results obtained
- Analysis of the state of the art of mattress waste management in Catalonia.
- Identification of key stakeholders and their roles in the management process.
- Proposal for improvements in mattress design to facilitate their management at the end of their useful life.
- Evaluation of different final destinations for end-of-life mattresses: landfills, incinerators, recovery, and recycling.
To highlight
- Comprehensive guide for the management of end-of-life mattresses.
- Detailed analysis of the waste life cycle.
- Proposals for improvement in design and regulation.
