Box Spring Recycling in Northbrook, IL

Northbrook residents can set out a box spring as their free weekly LRS bulk item on the regular refuse day.

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

2 ways to get rid of a box spring in Northbrook

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · NorthbrookNo 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.
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Northbrook bulk item and appliance collection (LRS)Pickup service · NorthbrookFree
How it works
Under the Village's franchise with LRS, Northbrook residents may set out one bulk item a week (sofas, love seats, sectional pieces, chairs, mattresses, box springs, bed frames) at no additional charge; items over 50 lbs and extra items must be prescheduled and prepaid. Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves and more) are collected curbside when prescheduled and prepaid, from $30 per item. LRS: 844.633.3577.
Cost & rules
- One bulk item per week at no additional charge; items over 50 lbs or extra items must be prescheduled (and extras prepaid) with LRS, 844.633.3577.
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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 (4)

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: Village of Northbrook residential services (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- LRS accepts one bulk item each week at no additional charge in Northbrook. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable bulk items include bed frames, box springs, chairs, love seats/sofas, sectional couch sections and mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items over 50 lbs must be scheduled with LRS; additional bulk items the same day need prepayment and prescheduling. Checked October 26, 2026.

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