Mattress Recycling in Wheeling, IL

A mattress counts as Wheeling's one free large item a week with Waste Management on your regular collection day.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Wheeling

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

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WheelingNo 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 →
Wheeling weekly large-item collection (Waste Management)Pickup service · WheelingFree
How it works
Residents with curbside collection may set out one large item a week (furniture, a mattress or box spring, bicycles, grills and similar) on their regular day at no additional charge.
Cost & rules
- One large item per week, on your regular collection day; it must be liftable by one person.
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.
Bulk Items (opens in new tab) · Village of Wheeling
- Residents with curbside collection may set out one large item a week on their regular day at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable large items include furniture and a mattress or box spring. Checked October 26, 2026.

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