Mattress Recycling in Elgin, IL

In Elgin, seal a mattress in a taped plastic cover and attach one $4.16 refuse sticker for LRS pickup.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Elgin

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ElginNo 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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Elgin bulk item collection with refuse stickers (LRS)Pickup service · Elgin$4.16
How it works
Under the City of Elgin's contract, Lakeshore Recycling Services (LRS) collects bulk items with a $4.16 teal refuse sticker on each piece, up to 2 items a week. Tires are collected separately on request (LRS, 1-855-612-7938).
Cost & rules
Fees
Refuse sticker $4.16
- One $4.16 teal refuse sticker per item; up to 2 bulk items per week, each under 45 pounds and manageable by one person.
- Before you go: Seal in a taped plastic cover.
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Fees
Refuse sticker	$4.16

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

City of Elgin: Stickers (opens in new tab) · City of Elgin
- Each bulk item needs one refuse sticker; this includes couches, tables, beds, other furniture and carpet. Limit 2 bulk items per week, 45 pounds each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs must be in a taped plastic cover. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Teal refuse stickers, required for excess trash and bulk items, cost $4.16 each. 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.

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