Elmhurst Junk Removal Co.Elmhurst Junk Removal Co.Removing an old mattress in Elmhurst generally costs $150 to $250, starting at the $150 minimum. Tail Wize Junk Removal does the lifting and hauling, often same-day, across Cottage Hill, Crescent Park, and South Elmhurst near York Road.
| Item / Job | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Single mattress (twin/full) | $150 (minimum) |
| Queen or king mattress | $150–$200 |
| Mattress + box spring set | $180–$240 |
| Mattress + box spring + frame | $200–$280 |
| Multiple mattresses / full bedroom | $250+ |
Typical mattress removal pricing in Elmhurst, IL
A single twin or full mattress usually meets the $150 minimum, while queen and king sizes sit slightly higher due to bulk. Adding a box spring, frame, or headboard increases volume and price. Carries down stairs, from finished basements, or from upper-floor bedrooms also affect the quote because they take more crew time and handling.
Most Elmhurst junk haulers price by how much space an item takes in the truck rather than poundage, so a single mattress is charged at the base minimum and bundled sets cost more as they fill the load. This is why combining a mattress, box spring, and frame in one pickup is more cost-effective than scheduling separate visits.
Done-for-you service means crews carry the mattress out from the bedroom — not the curb — and load it directly, which matters for older Cottage Hill and Crescent Park homes with narrow stairs. Same-day and next-day slots are commonly available, and the price quoted on the free on-site visit is the price for the job.
Elmhurst's curbside bulk pickup through the city's hauler has set-out rules and limits on large items, and mattresses often require tagging or scheduling — which is why many residents in Hahn Estates, Emery Manor, and the Jackson School area book a junk crew instead for in-home removal and same-day turnaround. DuPage County does not landfill-ban mattresses, but many are diverted for recycling where facilities accept them. Older two-story homes near Cottage Hill and the Graue Mill area frequently need an upper-floor carry, which is factored into the quote during the free walk-through.
Box springs are removed alongside or separately from mattresses; a set typically runs $180–$240 with crews handling the carry-out.
The city's bulk program has set-out rules and item limits; many residents choose scheduled in-home pickup for same-day, lift-included service.
Furniture hauling starts at the $150 minimum and is priced by truck volume, with exact cost confirmed on a free on-site visit.
Same-day and next-day mattress pickup is commonly available across Elmhurst neighborhoods, subject to crew scheduling.