Mattress Recycling in Channahon, IL
Wrap mattresses in plastic and set them out as one of Channahon’s two weekly LRS bulk items.
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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.
- Channahon Refuse, Recycling, & Yard Waste Reference Guide (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- Two bulk items a week, each under 50 lb and movable by one person. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable bulk items include furniture, mattresses (wrapped in plastic) and solidified paint with no lid. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
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