Am I obliged to collect used mattresses?

With the introduction of extended producer responsibility, the authorities have entrusted mattress producers and importers with the task of arranging the collection and disposal of used mattresses.

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How can Valumat help me?

Whatever the case may be, producers and importers are legally bound to comply with the obligations arising from extended producer responsibility. You can organise the collection and disposal of used mattresses yourself, but this is complex, costly and time-consuming to manage.

However, by joining Valumat, you are immediately in compliance with the regulations. As a collective system, Valumat takes responsibility for all aspects of extended producer responsibility on behalf of its members. Membership of Valumat involves payment of an annual membership fee, which ensures immediate compliance, without any additional administrative burden.

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Environmental fees

Valumat member companies pass on the Valumat fee to their customers. A significant part of this fee is used to finance the use of recycling centres, as well as the costs associated with the transport and disposal of used mattresses.

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Legislation

Importer or manufacturer of mattresses in Belgium? Do you want to know more about the legislation? Consult the legal requirements applicable in the 3 regions (Flanders, Walloon Region and Brussels-Capital Region) and Europe

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Design 4 Circularity

Prevention is better than cure, as the saying goes. That is why, in addition to compliance with extended producer responsibility, Valumat also places particular emphasis on prevention. Part of the environmental fee is for investments in eco-design. Our aim is to promote the design of mattresses which can be easily taken apart and recycled, while guaranteeing optimum sleeping comfort. The quality of the mattresses remains an essential priority, as does their recyclability.

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