Second Chance Recycling & Manufacturing

Second Chance Recycling is a social enterprise based in Minneapolis, MN, that focuses on renewing communities through jobs, recycling, and clean energy initiatives. They annually employ 100 individuals who are overcoming barriers to employment, providing them with full-time transitional jobs, training, coaching, and support to re-enter the workforce. The organization specializes in recycling mattresses and box springs, diverting the equivalent of a year's waste from over 2,500 households out of landfills by processing 60,000 mattresses annually. They offer convenient drop-off options at their location for a base recycling fee, as well as a pick-up service for an additional fee, with the ability to estimate the cost by entering a ZIP code. Second Chance Recycling works closely with local cities and counties to maximize recycling efforts. Visitors to their website can learn about success stories of individuals like Kenrick, who transitioned from a trainee to a permanent supervisor position, overcoming a criminal background. The organization's mission is to support a cleaner planet by repurposing mattress waste into new products and providing pathways for individuals to rejoin the workforce.