Box Spring Recycling in Wilmette, IL
Box springs go out as bulk items next to your LRS trash cart on your regular Wilmette collection day.
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)
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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.
- LRS: Village of Wilmette Garbage, Recycling & Organics Collection Program (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- LRS accepts bulk items each week, placed next to the trash cart on the regular collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk item examples include bed frames, box springs, chairs, love seats/sofas, sectional couch parts and mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items heavier than 100 lbs must be scheduled with LRS. Checked October 26, 2026.
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