Mattress Recycling in Washington, IL

Mattresses wrapped in plastic are picked up by GFL in Washington for $15 each by appointment.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Washington

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WashingtonNo 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.
Book a pickup →
Washington bulky item pickup (GFL Environmental)Pickup service · Washington$15
How it works
Outside the city-wide clean-up, GFL picks up bulky items such as furniture and mattresses in Washington for $15 per item; call (309) 674-5176 to schedule.
Cost & rules
Fees
Bulky item pickup $15
- Call GFL at (309) 674-5176 to schedule; a city-wide clean-up day is also held on your normal pickup day.
- Before you go: Wrap couches and mattresses securely in plastic.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Bulky item pickup	$15

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 (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.
Garbage & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Washington
- Bulky items include furniture and mattresses; outside the city-wide clean-up, a GFL bulky pickup costs $15 per item and must be scheduled by phone. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents must call (309) 674-5176 to schedule a special pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
GFL Environmental General Service Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Washington / GFL Environmental
- GFL bulk items include tables and chairs and mattresses and box springs; couches and mattresses must be wrapped in plastic. Checked October 26, 2026.

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