Box Spring Recycling in North Chicago, IL

Box springs are collected as the free weekly bulk item by LRS in North Chicago.

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

2 ways to get rid of a box spring in North Chicago

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · North ChicagoNo 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.
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North Chicago bulk item and appliance collection (LRS)Pickup service · North ChicagoFree
How it works
LRS, North Chicago's hauler since November 2022, collects one bulk item a week at no charge (sofas, love seats, sectional pieces, chairs, bed frames, mattresses wrapped in plastic, box springs). Appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers and microwaves must be prescheduled with LRS.
Cost & rules
- One bulk item per week on your regular service day.
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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 (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.
LRS: North Chicago residential services (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- LRS collects one bulk item per week at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk examples include bed frames, box springs, chairs, love seats/sofas, sectional couch parts and mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.

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