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We’re honored to present our second annual Sustainability Report. We recognize our pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable services. The 2024 report continues to illustrate our commitment to transparency, innovation, and our people, as we tackle the complex challenges of our industry.
Driven by organic growth, LRS has expanded beyond its Chicago roots to states throughout the Midwest.
Tons of Recovered Material Diverted From Landfills
Portable Services Customers
Recyclable Materials Sent to Domestic Markets
Municipal Agreements
Municipal Wins & Renewals
GRESB Score
Continued commitment to transparency, innovation, and our people.
At our Construction and Demolition and Single Stream MRFs, we divert over fifteen different types of materials including paper, cardboard, cartons, plastic, glass, metal, wood, shingles, food waste, and concrete.
In 2024 we diverted:
107,269 tons of paper, cardboard, and cartons
57,060 tons of brick, concrete, and aggregate
47,730 tons of construction materials
30,827 tons of glass
30,254 tons of metals
25,257 tons of shingles
24,786 tons of wood
13,259 tons of plastic
At LRS, we continuously research and develop effective methods to minimize risks, enhance safety, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
100+ employees OSHA 10 certified
70+ safety meetings with Field Staff and Executive Leadership
45% reduction in TRIR from 2023 to 2024 (Total recordable incidents)
68% reduction in LTIFR from 2023 to 2024 (Lost time)
39% reduction in AFR from 2023 to 2024 (Accident frequency rate)
Inspiring and educating the next generation is crucial to driving innovation and progress in recycling. LRS is dedicated to advancing sustainability education by creating educational tools to help students, customers, and communities learn about reducing, reusing, and recycling.
40,000+ students and community members engaged in 2024
600+ guests toured our MRFs
As Environmental Social Governance (ESG) considerations gain importance for investors, frameworks are evolving to assess and improve asset sustainability. The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) is a globally recognized standard for evaluating ESG performance.
In 2024, we increased our score by 31% from our 2023 submission. We remain dedicated to ongoing improvement and aim to increase our GRESB score each year.
10% rise in score from 2023 to 2024
88 points – GRESB score
LRS actively takes strides in creating a safety culture that focuses not only on following safety practices at work but incorporating safety into our employees’ and communities’ daily lives.
At LRS, the implementation of Social Impact initiatives has served as a valuable, natural extension of our footprint in the neighborhoods and communities we serve.
