Box Spring Recycling in Mount Vernon, IL

Box springs are on the Mt. Vernon free weekly bulk pickup list; schedule with Republic by Wednesday.

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

2 ways to get rid of a box spring in Mount Vernon

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Mount VernonNo 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 →
Mt. Vernon weekly bulk item collection (Republic Services)City service · Mount VernonFree
How it works
Free weekly Friday bulk pickup for Mt. Vernon residents through Republic Services; call 1-800-631-1156 at least 48 hours ahead. Up to 200 lb a week; no appliances or electronics.
Cost & rules
- Call Republic (1-800-631-1156) at least 48 hours before Friday; up to 200 lb per household per week.
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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

City of Mt. Vernon: Bulk Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Mt. Vernon
- Mt. Vernon offers free weekly bulk collection on Fridays; accepted items include furniture (couches, chairs, tables, beds) and mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call Republic at 1-800-631-1156 at least 48 hours before Friday; 200 lb per household per week; appliances are not included. 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.

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