Spring Back Colorado
Spring Back Colorado Mattress Recycling is a nonprofit social enterprise, working to achieve a triple bottom line: People, Planet, and Purpose.
Overview:
Spring Back Colorado is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides mattress recycling services while creating employment opportunities for individuals working to rebuild their lives.
The organization combines environmental sustainability with workforce development by recycling post-consumer mattresses and box springs while providing supportive employment, training, and mentorship for people facing barriers to employment.
Population served:
Adults overcoming barriers to employment, including individuals recovering from substance use, people transitioning from incarceration, veterans, and those experiencing homelessness or other challenges to stable employment
Enterprise type:
Recycling and materials recovery
Environmental services
Mattress and box spring recycling
Client Services offered:
Paid employment opportunities
On-the-job training and skill development
Supportive work environment and mentorship
Program length:
Varies based on individual employment pathways and recovery journeys, with opportunities designed to help participants build work history and transition toward long-term employment
How You Can Support Spring Back Colorado
Spring Back Colorado can help with any of the following needs:
Mattress Recycling:
Schedule a residential or commercial pickup to responsibly recycle old mattresses and box springs.
Drop-Off Recycling:
Individuals and organizations can bring end-of-life mattresses to their recycling facility or partner collection sites.
Commercial and Institutional Partnerships:
Property managers, hotels, universities, retailers, and local governments can partner with Spring Back to manage large volumes of mattress recycling.
