Mattress Recycling in Lake Zurich, IL
LRS picks up a mattress as your free weekly bulky item on Lake Zurich's unlimited plan (3 stickers on limited plans); seal it in a plastic mattress cover first.
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- 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 rules
- 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)
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Where this information comes from
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.
- LRS: Lake Zurich residential services (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- On the unlimited program one bulky item is taken at no charge on the service day; limited programs need 3 stickers per bulky item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs collected as bulk items must be in a plastic mattress cover taped shut. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
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