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Mattress Recycling in Oak Park, IL

Oak Park mattresses go out with two pink refuse stickers and must be sealed in a plastic mattress cover taped shut.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Oak Park

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Oak ParkNo 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. Village of Oak Park bulk item and appliance collection (LRS)Pickup service · Oak ParkOak Park residents$4
    How it works

    For homes and buildings with five or fewer units, LRS (844-633-3577) collects one bulk item a week with two pink $4 refuse stickers, and appliances on the regular collection day when scheduled at least two days ahead.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Pink refuse sticker (2 required per item)$4
    • Before you go: Seal in a plastic mattress cover taped shut.

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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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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.
  • Garbage and Yard Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · Village of Oak Park
    • LRS collects one bulk item a week with two pink refuse stickers attached; bulk items should not exceed about 50 pounds; stickers cost $4. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk item examples include a bed frame, box spring, bicycle, chair, love seat/sofa, one part of a sectional couch, mattress, picture frame or toy. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs go out with two pink stickers and must be in a plastic mattress cover taped shut. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • LRS handles weekly trash, recycling and bulk collection for residential properties with five or fewer units. Checked October 26, 2026.

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