No items in your bag. Page was not found. Sorry, we apologize the page you were looking for can't be found. How did I get here? - This could have happened because of an internal error - A URL was incorrectly entered or the page you're looking for no longer existsSkip to main content You are hereBlogs » Herald Bulldog So how does $20 million fit into a box spring? The U.S. Attorney's Office in Boston just answered that question.Federal prosecutors this afternoon tweeted a picture from the scene of a bust where agents found the massive cash haul stuffed in a box spring under a mattress.The picture was from a search carried out Jan. 4 in relation to the TelexFree alleged pyramid scheme. Cleber Rene Rizerio Rocha, 28, was charged in a criminal complaint with one count of conspiring to commit money laundering, prosecutors in the case have announced. Rocha was detained following an appearance on Jan. 5 before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein.According to the complaint, in April 2014, federal agents searched the headquarters of TelexFree, Inc., in Marlboro."
Later that day, Carlos Wanzeler, one of the founders of the company, allegedly fled to Brazil, his native country, where he has remained," prosecutors said. "Wanzeler and TelexFree co-founder James Merrill were indicted in July 2014 on charges that they operated TelexFree as a massive pyramid scheme. Merrill pleaded guilty to those charges in October 2016 and is awaiting sentencing."The Feds spotted the hidden millions Dec. 31 after they followed Rocha to his apartment in Westboro after he met with a cooperating witness, officials said. He was arrested and then agents went back into the apartment and found a "substantial amount of cash" hidden under a mattress, the complaint said. Rocha said the money totaled $20 million, the complaint said./0MTHxjaVZL— U.S. Attorney MA (@DMAnews1) January 23, 2017Mattresses and box spring recycling is back The new program will recycle all mattresses and box springs collected in our large item program. THERE IS NO LONGER A FEE FOR THE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF THESE ITEMS.
Mattresses and box springs will continue to be collected as part of the Streets Division's regular large item program. Large items are collected every other week, on the same day as your regular trash. Your large item collection occurs on the week we do NOT collect your recycling. For details on large item service . You do not need to take any special steps to get your mattresses and box springs recycled. Our crews will keep these items separate on their collection trucks. We ask that you do not put mattresses and box springs at the curb when rain is in the forecast. Wet units cannot be recycled. What happens to the mattresses and box springs Mattresses and box springs collected as part of this program are shipped the Bay Area Recycling for Charities in Traverse City, MI. There the units are dismantled. Steel, polyurethane foam, wood, and fabric padding are recycled. The outer covers are sent to the landfill. One of the most frustrating things when moving into a new apartment or house is trying to get those awkward pieces of furniture up the stairs.
Box springs are the worst; they are bulky and inflexible, and it's just plain impossible to get them around some corners. Stores will sell you a pair of "split boxes" that are half as wide, but they will set you back a couple hundred bucks.If you don't mind performing a little surgery, you can fold the box spring in half, making it much easier to move around. After rebuilding it, the box spring will still have all the structural integrity and support that it started out with. Here's what you'll need:flathead screwdriverPliersScissorsWood SawRope, cord, or twinePower drill/screwdriverWood screwsSome lumber that's the same thickness as your box spring's wood; 1x2's are probably good. You need enough to make four boards that span the four central crosspieces.Staple gun or upholstery tacks and a hammerStep 1: Remove the Staples on the Long SidesShow All Items« PreviousNext »View All Steps DownloadGarden DdYear S GardenHappy GardenUnique GardenDiy GardenLawn GardenGarden StuffGardening SustainabilityGardening HelpForwardRAISED BED...
Great way to dispose of unwanted box spring! Use it to create a great raised bed for your flowers or veggies. The top of the box spring serves as a weed barrier. I did it in less than an hour. Takes about 12 regular size bags of top soil. Schedule a Pickup > Second Chance Recycling specializes in recycling mattresses, box springs and batteries. We are a local leader in supporting community recycling initiatives. Second Chance is committed to diverting waste from landfills. Schedule a Pickup > Now offering curbside collection in the Twin Cities for just $35 per piece. Click “Schedule a Pickup” and enter your zip code for collection dates in your area. Schedule a pickup, place the mattresses at the curb the night before, and we’ll do the rest. What Does Second Chance Recycling Do?We have strong contractual relationships with Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis. Our services are cost-effective, flexible and adaptable. Mattress and Box Spring Recycling
Mattresses and box springs that would have ended up in landfills are accepted for a fee of $20 each at our Minneapolis location. We can also pick them up at your curb for $35 each. Click here for scheduling. Once at our facility, the mattresses and box springs are dismantled and the materials are separated for recycling. Mattresses with bed bugs are not accepted. For quantities of 25 or more, please contact us to make arrangements. Learn more about mattress and box spring recycling. We have contracts to collect batteries from many facilities around the county and they are sorted at our Minneapolis location. We do not accept batteries from the general public. Recycling batteries keeps harmful toxins away from the waste stream. 4 & up (62) 3 & up (65) 2 & up (65) 1 & up (65) Not yet rated (120) Aireloom Mattress Company (12) King Koil Northeast (10) Sealy Mattress Co. (25) Stearns & Foster Bedding (10)Legal Obligations for Mattress Industry
Obligations vary depending on what role a company plays in the manufacturing, distribution, sale or renovation of mattresses and box springs. Businesses not complying with the law can be prohibited from selling their products in California and face financial penalties. MRC Launches Illegal Mattress Dumping Compensation Program MRC will compensate California agencies (including California local governments, certain permitted solid waste facilities, and authorized solid waste operations) that collect illegally dumped mattresses from public rights-of-way. Mattress Producers, Retailers and Renovators Must Register will be unable to sell their products in California and could face other financial penalties. The following notices describe how the law affects different segments of the mattress industry. Participant obligations vary depending on what role the company plays in the manufacturing, renovation, distribution and sale of mattresses and box springs. California Determined Sales Tax Is Not Applicable
The recycling fee is not subject to sales tax. See CA State Board of Equalization Sales Tax Determination for full details. CalRecycle Approved the Plan, Recycling Fee and Budget On Oct. 1, 2015 CalRecycle approved the $11 recycling fee and MRC’s budget. Fee collection began on Dec. 30, 2015. Plan approval followed on Jan. 29, 2016. To view MRC’s complete implementation plan, go here. Interested in Becoming a Collection Site or Event Host? MRC is recruiting solid waste facilities (transfer stations, landfills, MRF’s, public works yards) in California interested in collecting discarded mattresses and box springs for recycling or hosting special one-day collection events. MRC will provide storage containers/trailers, transport the collected mattresses and box springs to the recycler and recycle those units at no cost to the collection site or event host. MRC will also provide reasonable compensation. If your facility is interested in participating, please fill out the form below.