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Printable guide · for tenants, landlords and property managersGetting rid of bulky items in Aurora, IL
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In Aurora, a mattress needs one $2.75 sticker to be collected at the curb.[2]
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Pickup schedule: Scheduled collection day, one sticker per item (source: City of Aurora: Special Garbage Items, verified Oct 23, 2026).
The rules
Hazardous items
Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.
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Sources (checked Oct 23, 2026)
- City of Aurora Sanitation (collection by Groot): https://www.aurora.il.us/City-Services/Sanitation/Garbage-and-Recycling/Special-Garbage-Items
- City of Aurora Sanitation (collection by Groot): https://www.aurora.il.us/City-Services/Sanitation/Yard-Waste/Waste-Stickers
- City of Aurora Sanitation (collection by Groot): https://www.aurora.il.us/City-Services/Sanitation/Garbage-and-Recycling/Collection-Guidelines