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Couch Disposal & Donation in Waukegan, IL

LRS takes one bulk item a week, such as a sofa, love seat or one section of a sectional, next to your Waukegan trash cart. Items over 50 lb must be scheduled (844.633.3577); sleeper sofas are a special collection with a cost estimate.

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2 ways to get rid of a couch in Waukegan

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WaukeganNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your couch 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. Waukegan weekly bulk item collection (LRS)Pickup service · WaukeganCost not listed
    How it works

    Under the City's contract, LRS (844-633-3577) accepts one bulk item each week next to the trash cart on the regular collection day; items over 50 lb and extra items must be scheduled with LRS, and extras are prepaid.

    Cost & rules
    • One bulk item a week next to the trash cart; items over 50 lb must be scheduled, and extra items are prepaid and prescheduled.
    • Sleeper sofas are a special collection with a cost estimate from LRS.

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Before you go

  1. Check whether it’s clean and intact enough to donate; many charities turn down stains, tears or pet damage.
  2. Ask whether sectional pieces or a sleeper sofa are priced separately.
  3. Confirm the fee, and whether you bring it in or schedule a pickup.
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Illinois rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Waukegan municipal services (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems
    • LRS accepts one bulk item each week in Waukegan; examples include a box spring, chair, love seat or sofa, or one part of a sectional couch. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items over 50 lb must be scheduled with LRS, and additional bulk items the same day must be prepaid and prescheduled. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sleeper sofas are a Special Refuse Collection; LRS gives a cost estimate. 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.

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