Mattress Recycling in Cary, IL

A mattress can be Cary's one free weekly Flood Brothers bulk item; bag or wrap it in plastic first.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Cary

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

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CaryNo 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 →
Cary curbside bulk item and white goods collection (Flood Brothers)Pickup service · CaryFree
How it works
Flood Brothers, the Village hauler, collects one bulk item (under 75 lb) per home each week at no charge, such as furniture, exercise equipment, mattresses and box springs (mattresses wrapped in plastic). White goods such as refrigerators, washers and dryers are collected on the regular day for a per-item charge; call (630) 261-0400 a day ahead.
Cost & rules
- One bulk item per week, under 75 lb, set at the curb on collection day.
- Before you go: Mattresses must be bagged or wrapped and secured in plastic.
Official page (opens in new tab)

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.
Flood Brothers: Cary residential service (opens in new tab) · Flood Brothers Disposal & Recycling
- Flood Brothers collects one bulk item per stop each week at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk examples include furniture, exercise equipment, mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Village of Cary: Refuse & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Village of Cary
- Mattresses must be bagged or wrapped and secured in plastic. Checked October 26, 2026.

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