Mattress Recycling in Northlake, IL

Northlake mattresses must be wrapped in plastic with a $1.50 excess garbage sticker or LRS won't take them.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Northlake

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

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · NorthlakeNo 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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Northlake bulk item collection (LRS)Pickup service · Northlake$1.50
How it works
Bulk items such as mattresses and sofas are collected with excess garbage stickers ($1.50 each, sold at City Hall and Walgreens on Wolf Rd.); LRS: 844-NEED-LRS.
Cost & rules
Fees
Excess garbage sticker $1.50
- Before you go: Wrap the mattress in plastic.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Excess garbage sticker	$1.50

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.
Garbage and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Northlake
- Bulk items such as a mattress or sofa can be taken with excess garbage stickers, $1.50 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic with an excess garbage sticker attached. Checked October 26, 2026.

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