Box Spring Recycling in Elmwood Park, IL

Elmwood Park residents can set out a wrapped box spring for free Flood Brothers bulk pickup on collection day (under 50 lb).

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

2 ways to get rid of a box spring in Elmwood Park

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Elmwood ParkNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
How it works
Book online, set out your box spring 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 →
Elmwood Park bulk item collection (Flood Brothers)Pickup service · Elmwood ParkFree
How it works
Flood Brothers collects bulk items (mattresses, box springs, tables, chairs and other furniture) on refuse day at no charge if under 50 pounds; heavier items need a call 24 hours ahead for a special collection.
Cost & rules
- Free only for items under 50 lb; heavier items need a special collection arranged 24 hours ahead.
- Before you go: Wrap the box spring.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Don’t assume a box spring is priced like a mattress; ask separately.
Tell the operator if it’s a split (two-piece) box spring; some charge per piece.
Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs before you go.

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 (5)

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.
Elmwood Park, Illinois Waste & Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Flood Brothers Disposal
- Flood Brothers collects bulk items on refuse day at no charge if the item weighs under 50 pounds. 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.
- Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items over 50 pounds require a call to Flood Brothers 24 hours ahead to arrange a special collection. Checked October 26, 2026.

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