Mattress Recycling in Princeton, IL

A mattress needs 2 city stickers ($2 each) for Princeton's Friday bulk pickup.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Princeton

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

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PrincetonNo 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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Princeton stickered bulk item collectionCity service · Princeton$2
How it works
Princeton Street & Sanitation collects stickered bulk items on Fridays; call City Hall at 815-875-2631 option 2. Stickers are $2.00 each.
Cost & rules
Fees
Garbage sticker ($2.00 each), 2 per item $2
- Call City Hall (815-875-2631, option 2) to arrange a Friday pickup.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Garbage sticker ($2.00 each), 2 per item	$2

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 & Recycling Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Princeton
- Garbage stickers are required for bulk items, which are collected only on Friday by arrangement; stickers cost $2.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Small furniture needs 1 sticker, a mattress or box spring 2 stickers, and stuffed furniture 3 stickers. Checked October 26, 2026.

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