Mattress Recycling in Woodstock, IL

A mattress is one of Woodstock's free weekly MDC bulk items, no call needed; fold and tie or cut large mattresses in half and keep them out of rain.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Woodstock

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WoodstockNo 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.
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Woodstock weekly bulk item pickup (MDC Environmental Services)Pickup service · WoodstockConditions applyFree
How it works
MDC Environmental Services (815-568-7274) collects one free bulk item per household per week in Woodstock without a call-ahead; additional bulk items need 5 yellow garbage stickers each ($3.56 per sticker). Mattresses count as one bulk item; large ones must be folded and tied or cut in half. Appliances such as refrigerators, hazardous materials and construction debris are excluded.
Cost & rules
Fees
Each additional bulk item (5 stickers at $3.56) Amount not listed
- First bulk item each week is free; extra items need 5 garbage stickers each. Don't set mattresses out in rain or snow.
- Before you go: Fold and tie or cut king, queen and pillow-top mattresses in half; wrap stained or infested mattresses fully in plastic.
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Fees
Each additional bulk item (5 stickers at $3.56)	Amount not listed

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 (5)

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.
City of Woodstock: Garbage, Yard Waste, & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Woodstock
- Each household gets one free bulk item pickup per week; additional bulk items need 5 stickers each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Yard and garbage stickers cost $3.56 each; yellow garbage stickers are used for extra bulk items, 5 stickers per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A mattress counts as one bulk item, even if cut in half; large mattresses must be folded and tied or cut in half, and stained or infested ones wrapped in plastic. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A mattress counts as one bulk item; residents do not need to contact MDC beforehand. Checked October 26, 2026.

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