Mattress Recycling in Lake Bluff, IL

In Lake Bluff a mattress and box spring together count as the one free weekly Groot bulky item.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Lake Bluff

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

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Lake BluffNo 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 →
Lake Bluff curbside bulk, appliance and e-waste collection (Groot)Pickup service · Lake BluffFree
How it works
Groot collects one bulky item (such as a couch or dresser; a mattress and box spring count as one) at no additional fee on the first weekly pickup, picks up white goods such as refrigerators and washers for a per-item fee, and collects most electronic waste at no additional charge when called in 24 hours ahead. Groot: (847) 693-2700.
Cost & rules
- One bulky item per week, set out on the first weekly pickup (Monday/Tuesday); a mattress and box spring count as one item.
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.
Groot: Residential garbage collection in Lake Bluff (opens in new tab) · Groot Industries
- One bulk item such as a couch or dresser is collected each week at no additional charge; a box spring and mattress count as one item. Checked October 26, 2026.
Village of Lake Bluff: Waste, Recycling, and Composting (opens in new tab) · Village of Lake Bluff
- For no additional fee, Groot collects one bulky item or debris load on the first weekly pickup (Monday/Tuesday). Checked October 26, 2026.

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