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07 Jun LRS Expands Portable Restrooms with New Growth Development Throughout Chicago Market

On June 4, LRS acquired Prime Portables Inc., a full-service Chicagoland portable restroom rental company. The acquisition added 900 portable restroom units to LRS’ growing portable restroom fleet and LRS now manages 10,000 units. As a result of the acquisition, Prime Portables’ owner, Brian Grosse,...

30 Apr What is a Waste Audit and How Does it Help Cities and Businesses?

Many Chicagoland businesses are looking for ways to become more sustainable and boost their recycling rates. One way they can do that is through a waste audit. Performing a waste audit can give you a better idea about how your building's waste stream looks. A waste audit allows you to learn what kind of recyclable materials are in your waste stream. A typical building's waste stream has trash, recyclable cans and bottles, and even electronic waste that needs to be dealt with properly. Some businesses and municipalities might also have to deal with yard waste. A comprehensive waste audit can help you give your business a recycling/disposal plan to save money and time.

25 Apr Roundup of Successful Waste Reduction Campaigns by Cities

As more people focus on sustainability, more cities have embarked on their own ambitious waste reduction campaigns. Many cities in the United States have attempted to boost recycling rates, use less landfill space and become greener places to live. As your Chicagoland waste and recycling experts, Lakeshore Recycling Systems has decided to take a look at some waste reduction campaigns that many cities, including Chicago, have enforced in recent years. Here's a list of some of the most notable cities reducing waste.

24 Apr Live Every Day Like It’s Earth Day

April 22 marked the annual Earth Day celebration that has been recognized worldwide for nearly 50 years. However, celebrating one day alone does not mean that your sustainability efforts should stop there. Our planet needs us more than just one day of the year; these efforts...

20 Apr Tips for Conserving Water at Home

If you're concerned about the environment, we're sure that you recycle and go out of your way to conserve resources. One of those most important resources is water, and there are actually many simple ways to reduce water usage in your home. Even small efforts can help you prevent gallons of water being wasted. With tips from Lakeshore Recycling Systems, you can have a greener home in no time.

17 Apr Why You Should Participate in Earth Day

Every year on April 22, people all around the world celebrate Earth Day.  In 1970, the first Earth Day took place in the streets of the United States to protest the negative impacts of 150 years of industrial developments. Today, people celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness...