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Mattress Recycling in Chicago, IL

Chicago Furniture Bank accepts clean, pest-free twin to king mattresses at its Whipple St warehouse or by paid pickup. Habitat ReStores and Goodwill stores in Chicago do not take mattresses.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Chicago

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ChicagoNo 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.

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  2. Chicago Furniture Bank (warehouse drop-off)Drop-off · 4801 S Whipple St, ChicagoConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    4801 S Whipple St
    Chicago, IL 60632

    Hours

    Drop-offs unloaded Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm; call ahead.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Clean, odor-free and pest free; drop-offs must meet the same criteria. Pickup is also available for a suggested donation of $100–$600.
    • Twin, full, queen or king only (no California king).

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Places that don’t take mattresses (4)

Before you go

  1. Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
  2. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
  3. Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
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Illinois rules

Where this information comes from (8)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • ReStore Chicago: Donate (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Chicago
    • ReStore Chicago's donate page lists mattresses among the main items it does not accept. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Furniture & Schedule a Pickup (opens in new tab) · Chicago Furniture Bank
    • CFB accepts mattresses and box springs (twin to king), sofas/couches/loveseats/futons, dressers, tables and small appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CFB does not accept large sectionals, sleeper sofas, electronics, large appliances or exercise equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items must be clean, odor-free and pest free (no bed bugs); upholstered items should not be broken or have excessive rips, stains, pet hair or fading. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off donations must meet the same criteria. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pickups take at least a week to schedule and carry a suggested donation of $100–$600 based on size. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Donor Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
    • Goodwill does not accept large exercise equipment, couches, mattresses or large appliances at its stores. 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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