Mattress Recycling in Fox Lake, IL

A mattress can be your included bulk item with Waste Management in Fox Lake; wrap it in plastic or a sealed plastic bag.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Fox Lake

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Fox LakeNo 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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Fox Lake curbside bulk, white goods and recycling (Waste Management)Pickup service · Fox LakeConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Waste Management serves Fox Lake under a 5-year contract awarded in November 2024. One bulk item is included with regular service (mattresses and box springs wrapped in plastic). One white good a week (refrigerators, washers, dryers and similar) is collected for $50 per item with 48 hours' notice and prepayment (1-800-796-9696). Recycling takes cardboard.
Cost & rules
- One bulk item is included with regular service.
- Before you go: Wrap in plastic or place in a sealed plastic bag.
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 (3)

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.
Village of Fox Lake: Refuse & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Village of Fox Lake
- Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic or placed in a sealed plastic bag. Checked October 26, 2026.
- One bulk item is included with regular service. Checked October 26, 2026.

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