Mattress Recycling in Antioch, IL
A mattress counts as Antioch's one free weekly Groot bulk item (Thursday collection).
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
- Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
- Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
Illinois rules
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Village of Antioch: Garbage & Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Village of Antioch
- Service includes one bulk item a week (not appliances or oversized items) at no additional cost; bulk items include furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Groot runs an annual one-week unlimited bulk item collection, usually in spring, on a week the Village announces. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Groot: Residential garbage collection in Antioch (opens in new tab) · Groot Industries
- Groot's Antioch bulk items include a mattress/box spring. Checked October 26, 2026.
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