Miaoli to Modernize Mattress Recycling: Mechanical Dismantling to Replace Hazardous Manual Labor
To address the annual accumulation of 9,000 discarded mattresses, the Miaoli County Government will transition from dangerous manual dismantling to automated mechanical processing, enhancing both efficiency and worker safety.
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- 📰 Published: April 27, 2026 at 20:16
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Miaoli, April 27 (CNA) - Approximately 9,000 mattresses are discarded annually across Miaoli County. Traditionally, these have been laboriously dismantled by sanitation workers using manual tools—a process Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin described as 'exhausting' for the teams. Today, the Miaoli County Environmental Protection Bureau announced a comprehensive plan to implement mechanical shredding equipment for waste disposal.
The professional equipment can process up to 300 mattresses per day. With a current backlog of over 5,000 units, the agency estimates the entire pile could be cleared in just 20 working days. Bureau Chief Shen Feng-tai noted that manual dismantling involves significant occupational risks due to dust and extreme heat. By following the successful pilot in Miaoli City, the county will now outsource the process to private firms using professional machinery, dividing the county into four processing zones. Full implementation is slated for the second half of the year following the bidding process.
The professional equipment can process up to 300 mattresses per day. With a current backlog of over 5,000 units, the agency estimates the entire pile could be cleared in just 20 working days. Bureau Chief Shen Feng-tai noted that manual dismantling involves significant occupational risks due to dust and extreme heat. By following the successful pilot in Miaoli City, the county will now outsource the process to private firms using professional machinery, dividing the county into four processing zones. Full implementation is slated for the second half of the year following the bidding process.