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Mattress Recycling in Mount Vernon, IL

Mattresses are collected free on Fridays in Mt. Vernon when you call Republic at least 48 hours ahead.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Mount Vernon

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Mount VernonNo 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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  2. Mt. Vernon weekly bulk item collection (Republic Services)City service · Mount VernonFree
    How it works

    Free weekly Friday bulk pickup for Mt. Vernon residents through Republic Services; call 1-800-631-1156 at least 48 hours ahead. Up to 200 lb a week; no appliances or electronics.

    Cost & rules
    • Call Republic (1-800-631-1156) at least 48 hours before Friday; up to 200 lb per household per week.

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Before you go

  1. Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
  2. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
  3. Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
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Illinois rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Mt. Vernon: Bulk Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Mt. Vernon
    • Mt. Vernon offers free weekly bulk collection on Fridays; accepted items include furniture (couches, chairs, tables, beds) and mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call Republic at 1-800-631-1156 at least 48 hours before Friday; 200 lb per household per week; appliances are not included. 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.

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