Chicago mattress disposal — fast pickup & planet-first recycling

Inside or outside pickup on your schedule. Or choose a nearby drop-off. Clear pricing, quick booking, and routes that prioritize reuse & recycling.

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Tip: If a mattress has bed bugs, seal it in a plastic bag and label it “infested” before set-out (per Chicago ordinance).

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Inside or outside

Curb, alley, garage, lobby, or bedroom. Stairs okay.

Fast windows

Same-day/next-day options with ETA texts.

Planet-first

We prioritize reuse & recycling to keep beds out of landfills.

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Book in minutes. No surprises.

How to dispose of a mattress in Chicago (step-by-step)

  1. Pick a route. Book pickup (inside or outside) or plan a drop-off.
  2. Prep the item. Keep it dry; if infested, bag & label “infested.”
  3. Set out / hand off. Place by the cart/alley for collection or meet our crew.
  4. Reuse & recycling. We route materials for second life whenever possible.

Prefer we handle everything?

Skip the drive and heavy lifting. Choose inside or outside pickup and we’ll do the rest.

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Chicago mattress recycling & drop-off options

City of Chicago — Bulky Item (311) Request bulky item help or place large items by your cart/alley before your regular pickup (check ward guidance).
Online/app/phone: CHI311 • Dial 311
How bulky pickup works
LRS Chicago Transfer Station — Drop-off Public drop-off facility (accepts landfill waste). Call ahead for mattress guidance & fees.
3152 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 • (773) 579-1200
Hours & accepted materials
WM — Chicago Metro Transfer Station (Goose Island) Transfer station; public drop-offs vary. Call ahead for acceptance, PPE rules & fees.
1500 N Hooker St, Chicago, IL 60642
Check details
Bulky items (Chicago)What 311 covers & set-out tips Submit a 311 requestOnline portal & CHI311 app Bed bug rulesBag & label infested mattresses A–Z Recycling GuideMattresses not accepted in Blue Cart Residential garbageStreets & Sanitation overview

Want the easiest route?

Book inside or outside pickup — we handle removal, routing, and confirmations.

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★★★★★ 5.0 from 120 Google reviews • See customer feedback
“Booked at lunch, gone by dinner. Courteous, quick, and they recycled our mattress.” — Alex R.
“They grabbed it from the alley. Zero hassle. ETA texts were spot-on.” — Priya M.
“Stairs weren’t a problem. Smooth, careful, and fast.” — Daniel T.

FAQs — how to get rid of a mattress in Chicago

Can I put a mattress out for Chicago bulk pickup?
Yes—Chicago supports bulky item help via 311. Some wards advise placing items by your cart/alley before your normal collection. When in doubt, submit a 311 request.
Do blue carts or recycling drop-offs take mattresses?
No — mattresses aren’t accepted in Blue Carts or residential recycling drop-offs. Use pickup, 311 bulky service, or a transfer station.
What if the mattress has bed bugs?
Seal it in a plastic bag and label it “infested” before set-out. That labeling is required by the Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance.
Inside or outside — what’s easiest?
Outside (alley/garage/lobby) is fastest and can be contactless. Inside service is available if you want us to remove it from a bedroom or walk-up.
How soon can you come?
Often same-day/next-day. Pick a time window during booking.