Mattress Recycling in Columbia, IL

Mattresses go out on Columbia's large item pickup days; items three to five each need three $1.00 stickers.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Columbia

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ColumbiaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
How it works
Book online, set out your mattress and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Columbia large item curbside pickupCity service · ColumbiaCost not listed
How it works
Four scheduled curbside large item pickups a year in Columbia (last 2026 dates: November 3 for Tuesday routes, November 6 for Friday routes); up to five items, the first two without stickers.
Cost & rules
Fees
Trash sticker for the third to fifth items (three $1.00 stickers per item) $1
- Next 2026 dates: November 3 (Tuesday routes) or November 6 (Friday routes); out by 6 a.m.; the first two items need no stickers.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Monroe County Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Columbia · 901 Illinois Avenue, WaterlooMonroe County residentsFees apply
Where
901 Illinois Avenue
Waterloo, IL 62298
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon.
Cost & rules
Mattresses
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for mattresses
Disposal fee (amount not listed) Fee applies; amount not recorded
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Fees
Trash sticker for the third to fifth items (three $1.00 stickers per item)	$1

Fees for mattresses
Disposal fee (amount not listed)	Fee applies; amount not recorded

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 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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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.
Monroe County Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Waterloo
- The facility accepts large items that curbside pickup cannot take from Monroe County residents, including furniture and appliances, plus recyclables. Checked October 14, 2026 (automated check).
Monroe County Recycling Center guidelines (opens in new tab) · Monroe County
- Items charged a fee include TVs, computers or monitors brought alone, mattresses and box springs, and furniture. Checked October 14, 2026 (automated check).
Large Item Curbside Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Columbia
- The 2026 large item pickup dates are March 10, May 19, August 25 and November 3 for Tuesday trash routes, and March 13, May 22, August 28 and November 6 for Friday routes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A maximum of five large items are allowed; the first two need no trash stickers and the next three need three $1.00 stickers each. Checked October 26, 2026.
Large Item Curbside Pickup: items allowed and not allowed (opens in new tab) · City of Columbia
- Large items allowed include treadmills, furniture, microwaves, mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.

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