A Colorado mattress recycler gives the disenfranchised a second chance. But challenges are growing

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A Colorado mattress recycler gives the disenfranchised a second chance. But challenges are growing
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Angelika Albaladejo joined Denver7 in January 2023 as part of the Scripps News Journalism Journey Initiative aimed at bringing print journalists into the world of TV news.

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Colorado ranks among the worst states when it comes to diverting waste from landfills. But a Commerce City nonprofit is trying to help, by continuing a compassionate approach to recycling in the face of market challenges.

People like Dainko, who said he made some bad choices and landed homeless. He was struggling with substance abuse, had warrants out for his arrest and wondered each day where he would sleep and where his next meal would come from.Dainko sought help from a recovery program in Aurora called Wellness Court, which connected him with services like housing and treatment.“Spring Back has supported me all the way,” Dainko said.

"We make 30,000 pounds of foam almost every week, and we have to send it to California or Texas,” Conway said.“Our foam partner recently, that we've worked with for eight years, just said: 'We're full. We have enough foam. We're not going to take any more from you guys,” Conway said.

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