Every Year in Ireland approximately 800.000 mattress and bed bases are disposed of, our aim is to divert as much of this material as possible from landfill. A key aim of the project is to provide employment and training, staff members have already benefited from the regular work pattern and from a range of training including Health & Safety, Fire Safety, training on de-constructing mattresses and how to use a baler and other power tools Within the project there is a focus on the provision of up-skilling and training of workers. Additional training options for workers to strengthen their job opportunities at the end of the 12 months on the scheme with Boomerang.