Mattress Recycling in Waukegan, IL

Waukegan mattresses must be fully wrapped in plastic to go out as your weekly LRS bulk item.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Waukegan

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WaukeganNo 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.
Book a pickup →
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
- Before you go: Schedule with LRS for items over 50 lb.
- Before you go: Wrap the mattress completely in plastic.
Official page (opens in new tab)

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.
Waste Collection and Recycling Tips (opens in new tab) · City of Waukegan
- Items over 50 lb must be scheduled with LRS; additional bulk items the same day require prepayment and prescheduling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic to be collected, fully taped and secured. Checked October 26, 2026.

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