I sell mattresses

I am a retailer. Am I obliged to collect used mattresses?

You are not legally obliged to collect your customers’ used mattresses. However, you must inform them of existing collection solutions. If you collect a used mattress when delivering a new one, you can charge for transport.

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Using a Valumat collector or an approved second-hand shop

Before storing a used mattress, ask yourself: can the mattress be reused?

If the mattress is in an acceptable condition, ask a second-hand shop if they will accept it.

If it is too worn, contact a Valumat collector to ensure optimal recycling. As a retailer, you can get compensation. Find out the conditions for obtaining this compensation in this video.

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Compensation for voluntary collection

Retailers who voluntarily agree to collect used mattresses when a new mattress is purchased can receive a financial incentive from Valumat. For practical reasons, the level of this compensation is calculated on the basis of weight, at a rate of 600 euros per tonne, i.e. approximately 9 euros per mattress.

In addition to this compensation, the retailer may also charge for transport costs when delivering the new mattress to the customer.

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Do you also import mattresses?

If you not only sell mattresses but also import them directly in order to market them in Belgium, you are considered a producer/importer under the legislation. In this case, you must comply with the obligations associated with extended producer responsibility.

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