Box Spring Recycling in Crystal Lake, IL

Box springs sealed in a plastic cover count as the free daily bulk item on LRS service in Crystal Lake.

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

2 ways to get rid of a box spring in Crystal Lake

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Crystal LakeNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
How it works
Book online, set out your box spring and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
Book a pickup →
Crystal Lake bulk, appliance, e-waste and paint collection (LRS)Pickup service · Crystal LakeFree
How it works
LRS, Crystal Lake's hauler, collects one free bulk item per service day (mattresses and box springs sealed in plastic covers); extra items are prepaid and prescheduled. Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves) are taken when prescheduled and prepaid. LRS also runs twice-yearly free home e-waste collection (5 items, one TV or monitor) and paid pickup of up to 5 gallons of water-based paint. LRS: 844.633.3577.
Cost & rules
- One free bulk item per service day; extra items must be prepaid and prescheduled.
- Before you go: Seal in a plastic mattress cover and tape it shut.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Don’t assume a box spring is priced like a mattress; ask separately.
Tell the operator if it’s a split (two-piece) box spring; some charge per piece.
Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs before you go.

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)

Where this information comes from (3)

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.
LRS: Crystal Lake residential services (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- Residents get one free bulk item per service day; additional items must be prepaid and prescheduled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs must be in a plastic mattress cover taped shut. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.