Mattress Recycling in Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst mattresses must be wrapped and need one $3.50 sticker per 50 pounds for Republic's bulk collection.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Elmhurst

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ElmhurstNo 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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City of Elmhurst bulk item and white goods collection (Republic Services)Pickup service · Elmhurst$3.50
How it works
Curbside collection of bulk items (furniture, wrapped mattresses, carpet) with one $3.50 City sticker per 50 pounds, and scheduled white-goods pickup through Republic Services with two stickers per appliance. Tires and vehicle batteries are not collected.
Cost & rules
Fees
City sticker (1 per 50 pounds) $3.50
- Before you go: Mattresses must be wrapped.
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Fees
City sticker (1 per 50 pounds)	$3.50

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)

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.
Garbage, Recycling, Yard Waste & Organic Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Elmhurst
- Bulk items include furniture (chairs, tables), mattresses (must be wrapped) and carpet; 1 sticker per 50 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Trash stickers cost $3.50. Checked October 26, 2026.

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