Mattress Recycling in River Grove, IL
Wrap a mattress and set it out on refuse day: it is one of River Grove's two free weekly bulk items.
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- 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 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.
- River Grove, Illinois Waste & Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Flood Brothers Disposal
- Flood Brothers collects two bulk items per week on refuse day at no charge; additional bulk items are $7 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk items include mattresses, box springs, tables, chairs and other furniture; mattresses and box springs must be wrapped. Checked October 26, 2026.
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