Box Spring Recycling in East Alton, IL
Box springs, wrapped in plastic and taped closed, can go on one of your two free East Alton bulk pickups.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- 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 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.
- Garbage and Recycle Info (opens in new tab) · Village of East Alton
- Each household is eligible for two free bulk pickups per calendar year, scheduled in advance with Republic Services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- East Alton bulk pickup acceptable and unacceptable items (2026) (opens in new tab) · Village of East Alton / Republic Services
- Mattress sets and box springs must be wrapped in plastic with the ends taped closed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Twice a year you may schedule a removal of up to 5 items; call two business days before the service day. Checked October 26, 2026.
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