Box Spring Recycling in Swansea, IL
Box springs (wrapped and taped in plastic) are accepted on Swansea's paid Republic large item pickup.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- 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 rules
- 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)
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 & Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · Village of Swansea
- For a large item pickup, Swansea residents call Republic for bulk item fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable items included in large item pickups (opens in new tab) · Village of Swansea / Republic Services
- Acceptable large items include furniture (couches, chairs, dressers, tables, desks) and mattress sets and box springs wrapped in plastic. Checked October 26, 2026.
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