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Wauconda

Village of Wauconda: Solid Waste & Recycling Collection

LRS is proud to be the preferred waste and recycling partner for Wauconda. 

In addition to being the exclusive residential waste and recycling hauler for Wauconda, many Wauconda homeowners are currently in need of dumpster rental, on-site storage, portable bathrooms and street sweeper services. LRS is here to help. We have the most professional and affordable dumpster rental, on-site storage, portable bathrooms and street sweeper services available in Wauconda. We offer many different services that all can be customized to meet whatever residential needs you may have.

Wauconda Collection Guidelines.

  • All solid waste materials must be put out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pick-up day. We cannot guarantee an exact time the driver will be at your home.
  • Pick up day will be TBD
  • Service will include a 95-gallon toter for unlimited residential trash pick-up and a 95-gallon toter for unlimited recycling.

 

SENIOR PROGRAM: 10% senior discount will be available to residents 65 and older. A valid ID is required please email Service@LRsrecycles.com

 

LEAF VACCUMING: weekly service at curb is from October 9th – December 1st. Rake loose leaves to curb/street side

 

SPRING CLEANING: One Saturday per year on a date selected by the village.

Recyclable Materials

Paper

Newspaper and insertsMagazine catalogs & phone booksOffice paper notebooks
Computer printoutsHanging file folders (remove metal & trash it)Pastel sticky notes
Glossy brochuresIndex cardsGreeting cards
StationeryFax paperManila folders
EnvelopesJunk mailChipboard/Paperboard
Cardboard boxesBrown paper grocery bagsPaperback books
  • NO used paper plates or pizza boxes, or fluorescent paper (they contaminate the paper stream with food, dye, or plastic coating) If the pizza box top is clean you can tear it off and recycle it.
  • NO paper towels, tissues, or napkins, which are not recyclable because the fibers are too small to reuse (please compost them with kitchen food scraps if possible)
  • NO Shredded Paper – Loose shredded paper causes major sorting problems in the Recycling Facilities
  • NO frozen food boxes, which are made of a hybrid of paper and plastic, and are not wanted by paper mills
  • NO paper cups, which are also made of a hybrid of paper and plastic rendering them unrecyclable

Aluminum Cans & Foil

  • Aluminum cans
  • Aluminum foil
  • Pie plates and trays

Cartons

  • Milk, Soup
  • Cardboard Egg Cartons
  • Juice cartons & boxes
ALL CONTAINERS, BOTTLES OR CANS MUST BE THOROUGHLY RINSED BEFORE PLACING IN RECYCLING CONTAINER

Steel/Tin Cans

  • Food cans and lids
  • Metal paint cans and lids
  • Empty aerosol cans

Glass Bottle & Jars

  • All colors are accepted
  • NO window or auto glass, bakeware, ceramics, mirrors, light bulbs, coffee pots or drinking glasses

Plastic Containers

  • Plastic bottles
  • Plastic tubs
  • Plastic jugs
  • NO plastic bags or plastic film (plastic wraps, sandwich bags, freezer bags, tarps)
  • NO plastic utensils or plates (plastic wraps, sandwich bags, freezer bags, tarps), cups, lids or straws
  • NO candy wrappers, cereal bags, potato chip bags, or snack bags
  • NO empty motor oil, pesticide, or chemical bottles
  • NO Styrofoam, polystyrene (do not put in curbside bin)

Wauconda Waste Collection

  • Yard waste will run annually from April 1st through the second full week of December

Resident Owned Containers & Biodegradable Yard Waste Bags

  • Yard Waste is collected in biodegradable Kraft paper bags or resident-owned rigid containers clearly marked “Yard Waste” not exceeding 33-gallons or 50 lbs
  • Yard waste in plastic bags WILL NOT be collected.
  • Up to 15 bags of yard was is included in your service (no stickers are needed)

Yard Waste Container

  • Residents may also rent a 95-gallon toter for yard waste collection, supplied by LRS for $3.00 per month. No competitors’ cans will be accepted since they are not compatible with our equipment.

Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag

  • Yard waste is collected in biodegradable Kraft paper bags.
  • Yard waste placed in plastic bags WILL NOT be collected.

Brush Bundles or Twigs

  • Any brush or branches outside of the container must be cut down to 4 feet in length and bundled (use twine or string – no metal twine or wire) no great than 2 feet in diameter and not weighing more than 50 lbs.
  • Unbundled brush WILL NOT be collected.
  • Please note that sod, dirt, rock, whole trees, limbs greater than 2 inches in diameter and stumps are not part of the weekly yard waste program.

Christmas Tree Collection

  • Christmas trees will be collected the first two weeks of January at no additional charge from all residential households.
  • All decorations, stands, etc. must be removed from trees in order to be collected. Do not place trees in plastic bags. Trees in plastic bags will not be collected. Trees longer than 6 ft. must be cut in half.

Larger Bulk Items

  • Weekly bulk item is include in this service, 50 lbs and under, no construction debris.
  • For special bulk item pick-up please contact LRS to schedule pick-up and arrange payment

Billing & Invoice Options

Invoices are sent in advance on a quarterly basis for services. Payments are due 30 days from the date of the invoice. Late fees will apply for payments received late. As nearly all costs associated with providing the service increase on a regular basis, rates are increased on an annual basis every July.

Auto Payment Option

  • LRS offers an auto-pay option for residents who choose to establish this method of payment. Once you receive an invoice from LRS, you may choose this option. If you would like to elect for auto pay, you may do so by going to Payments@LRSrecycles.com. You will be asked to create a username and password.

Mail Payment

  • The mailing address for payments is:
    LRS
    PO BOX 554892
    DETROIT, MI 48255-4892
  • To pay online, please visit https://www.lrsrecycles.com/pay-bill/
    • The password will be the last 4 digits of your phone number

If you need assistance, please call or email LRS Customer Service for assistance with paperless billing, paying your bill or registering for auto-pay at 844-NEED-LRS or Service@LRSrecycles.com

Tower Lakes

Tower Lakes Residential Refuse, Recycling and Yard-Waste Collection Program

LRS provides Tower Lakes residents with services for refuse (garbage), recycling and yard waste. LRS offers many other services for Tower Lakes residents including electronic waste drop offs, Christmas tree light disposal, organic food scrap compost service, shoe recycling, portable restrooms and large, open top construction style containers.  We are proud to be a partner in your community!

 

For more information on the required scheduling collection for specific items or material types, please click on one of the tabs below.

Thursday is the service day in Tower Lakes. All garbage, recycling and yard waste will be collected between the times of 6AM and 6PM on your collection day. Service times are subject to change.

 

Garbage collection is unlimited. Residents may use a non-LRS cart or container for waste or recycling materials that do not fit into the LRS issued cart so long as it does not exceed 35 gallons, 50 lbs. and has two handles. You are to use the LRS issued cart first. Loose bags can be placed out however they must not exceed 30 gallons and 50lbs per bag.

 

Please note: garbage mixed with yard waste, leaves or organic material will not be collected, as this material is not permitted in State of Illinois Landfills.

 

LRS provides carts in three different sizes to residents. If you would like to inquire about changing cart sizes, please email Service@LRSRecycles.com or call 847.381.9300 and any of our service representatives would be happy to assist (fees may apply).  

 

Residents may request an additional garbage cart for $5.00 per month. Please contact LRS to do so.

LRS provides one cart for recycling at no charge for each household. Carts are available in the 95-gallon size for recycling. Additional carts are available upon request. Contact LRS Customer Service for more information or with questions on recycling.

 

  • Recyclables are collected on the same day of the week as the garbage and yard waste
  • You are to use the LRS issued cart first for recycled materials
  • Please MARK the additional box or container used as RECYCLE so the driver can clearly see it
  • Plastic bags with recycling material cannot be accepted
  • There is no limit to the amount of acceptable recycled items that can be placed out for collection
  • LRS suggests using a cardboard box as a makeshift bin and placing all broken down materials inside

All residents in the Village of Tower Lakes are able to participate in the seasonal yard waste program. Village of Tower Lakes residents may choose between two options to dispose of yard waste. The subscription program being one of them. You can also elect to use Village of Tower Lakes Yard Waste sticker on an approved personal container or yard waste bundle. Please read below for more information on accepted materials and the different programs offered.

 

Yard Waste Season

Yard waste collection takes place on a seasonal basis, starting April 1st, and ending on November 30th each season.

 

What is considered yard waste?

Yard waste, also known as landscape waste, consists of organic waste materials accumulated as the result of cultivation and maintenance of gardens, lawns, shrubbery, trees and vines.

 

Yard Waste Subscription Program

Yard waste subscription customers may place out to 15 bags of yard waste per week or one personal can with no stickers needed.  Anything above the 15 bags or outside the personal container will require 1 sticker.

Yard waste subscription annual rate

  • 95-gallon cart = $133.63 per season

 

Yard Waste Sticker Program

The Village of Tower Lakes Yard Waste Sticker is used for Yard waste containers, biodegradable landscape (yard waste) bag, or tied and secured bundles of brush. Each bag, container or pile requires one sticker if not enrolled on the subscription program.

 

Tower Lakes Yard Waste Sticker

Refuse Sticker Rate: $3.10 each

Stickers may be purchased at:

LRS- 1350 N. Old Rand Road

 

Guidelines

  • Metal/plastic containers MARKED YW or YARD WASTE with 2 handles not exceeding 50 LBS/ 32 gallons
  • Biodegradable paper landscape & yard waste bags, not to exceed 50 LBS or 35-gallon capacity
  • LRS carts may be used for yard waste with subscription services

 

Christmas Trees

During the first two weeks of January, we will begin to gladly collect your non-artificial Christmas trees as organic material – free of any tinsel, ornaments or lights.  Trees can be left loose (never in bags) in the area where you have regular service for trash and recycling.  Due to snow and ice, trees may not always be picked up on your service day as our drivers and trucks will be in the village all month for pickups.

“Bulk Items” are items that are too large to fit into a cart or can. LRS will collect one bulk item per week at no charge. If a bulk item is deemed hazardous, unacceptable for landfills or weighs more than 50lbs, that item will not be taken. Please schedule a special pickup with LRS for these types of items. Any additional bulk items requested to be serviced on the same day, must be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS at $35.00 per item.

 

Examples of a bulk or large item exceeding the capacity of the LRS refuse (garbage) includes the following; bed frame, box spring (bed), bicycle, chair, love seat/sofa, one part of sectional couch, mattress, frame or wall picture, or a toy. These are only some examples as there are many items that may be considered a bulk item.

 

For health and safety reasons, mattresses are requested to be wrapped in plastic to be collected. Plastic mattress wrap can be found at local grocery stores, hardware stores, storage and moving outlets. If using loose plastic, it must be completely taped and secured on all corners with no exposure to the mattress.

 

Bulk items requiring special equipment and additional labor, such as a piano, sofa sleeper (couch with pull out bed) and large entertainment center, and construction debris are considered a Special Refuse Collection.

 

Call LRS if you are not sure if an item requires additional labor or equipment at 847.381.9300 or send a request with a photo of the item(s) by e-mail to Service@LRSrecycles.com.

LRS Customers and Tower Lakes residents have the option of utilizing LRS free drop-off for the materials below:

 

Accepted materials:

  • Shoes
  • Electronics (limited to 1 tv or monitor drop-off per year per household)
  • Food Scraps

 

Drop off location: 1350 N Old Rand Rd. Wauconda, IL 60084

 

Hours:  Mon thru Thurs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday closed

 

*For medical waste: Call SWALCO at 847-336-9340 for more info.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) items that are banned from the landfill (cannot go into the regular garbage).

 

Electronic Waste Drop-off

For residents looking to dispose of electronics LRS offers a secure drop off year round for no charge for Tower Lake residents.

 

Drop off location: 1350 N Old Rand Rd. Wauconda, IL 60084

 

Hours:  Mon thru Thurs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday closed

 

Examples of E-Waste  

 

Computers | Computer Monitors | Televisions | Printers | Keyboards | Fax Machines | VCR’S | Portable Digital Music Players | DVD Player | Video Game Consoles | Computer Mouse | Scanners | Digital Converter Boxes | Cable Receivers | Satellite Receivers | DVD Recorders | Small-Scale Servers

According to the EPA, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances. All HHW items are banned from the landfill.  LRS encourages residents to use drop off locations provided by Swalco.

 

Household Chemical Waste (HCW) | Lake County SWALCO, IL

 

Examples of HHW:  

  • Oil Based Paints, Flammable Oils
    • Oil, Lead, Urethane, Chromium Based Paints, Shellac, Water or Driveway Sealer, Oil-Based Stain, Varnish  
  • Pesticides / Herbicides / Fertilizers 
    • Poison, Lawn Chemicals, Weed Killer  
  • Aerosols 
    • Spray-Paint, Hairspray, WD-40, Air Fresheners, Spray Adhesives, Oven Cleaner, Insecticide Bug Spray  
  • Automotive Chemicals / Fluids
    • Antifreeze, Brake or Transmission Fluid, Gasoline, Diesel, Motor Oil  
  • Household Cleaners (Acidic/Caustic)
    • Bleach, Ammonia, Muriatic Acids, Pool Cleaners, Drain Cleaners, Solvents, Paint Stripper or Thinner 
  • Bulbs / Batteries 
    • Fluorescent bulbs, CFL, NiCad, Lithium, Lead Acid, – Automotive, Marine and Sump Pump Batteries

“White Goods” are appliances that contain CFC, HCFC, PCBs, mercury switches or other hazardous components (refrigerators, air conditioners, humidifiers etc). These items will be taken but will need to be free of the above referenced material and required to be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS customer service.

 

Examples of White Goods or Appliances

Air Conditioner | Clothes Dryer | Cook Top & Cooking Plate | Cooker or Bakers Oven | Dishwasher | Drying Cabinet | Freezer | Kitchen Stove or Oven Range | Microwave Oven | Refrigerator or Refrigeration Equipment | Washing Machine | Water Heater

Contact LRS at 847.381.9300 or send an e-mail with a photo of the item(s) to Service@LRSrecycles.com for items you are unsure of. Items requiring additional labor and/or equipment to manage are considered a Special Refuse Collection. Examples of Special Refuse Collection items include a sleeper sofa, construction debris item(s), TV console and entertainment center. LRS will provide a cost estimate if we are able to provide the service. LRS does not guarantee collection of every item.

DIY Construction

Home remodeling waste includes, but is not limited to drywall, plywood, paneling, lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, porcelain fixtures, sod, fencing, concrete, or rocks will require special pickups. Residents will need to schedule service for these items and call to receive instructions on how to best prepare them for collection. Estimates will be provided, and items will be charged by the yard.

 

Dumpster Services

LRS has expanded our temporary services division to create an easier customer experience. These temporary services include portable restroom rental and dumpster roll-offs of all sizes to contain your construction debris.

Contact us today to discover all the ways LRS can make your waste removal even easier, no matter the project.

All billing and invoicing is done through the HOA. Please contact them for any inquires.

New Years Day                                 Independence Day                                          Christmas Day

 

Memorial Day                                   Thanksgiving Day                                             Labor Day

 

Holiday service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected.

For more information, questions and to arrange for services, please call LRS Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at 847.381.9300 or email Service@LRSrecycles.com.

 

Improperly prepared materials placed for collection will not be collected.

 

How do I clean my cart?

Fill the cart with hot water and a capful of vinegar or grease-cutting dish soap. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and rinse. Once the cart has been thoroughly rinsed, set the cart out with the lid open in the sun to dry.

 

What if I need my cart replaced?

Carts that are broken due to damage incurred during the collection are reported by the driver for replacement at no charge. Residents are encouraged to contact LRS if they notice damage to the cart during the collection process to request a replacement cart.

 

If damage occurs to the cart due to other reasons, please contact LRS to request a replacement cart.

 

Is this considered garbage?

Latex paint

Latex paint is considered regular garbage, but it must be completely dried, with the lid off so the driver is able to see inside the can. Dry latex paint by leaving lid off or open and/or mix kitty litter until the paint is completely absorbed. Do not place out for collection until the paint is completely dry.

 

Alkaline batteries

Alkaline batteries are considered regular garbage and should be thrown into the garbage. It is always recommended that tape be used on each end of the battery and placed into a plastic sandwich bag when disposing of them.

 

How do I report a missed pickup?

If your waste, recycling, or landscape waste is not collected on the service day by 6 pm, please contact LRS by calling 847.381.9300 or e-mailing service@lrsrecycles.com

 

Please include your address and what service was missed.

 

You can also reach out by submitting a support request in the top right-hand section of this webpage.

Island Lake

Island Lake Residential Refuse, Recycling and Yard-Waste Collection Program

LRS provides Island Lake residents with services for refuse (garbage), recycling and yard waste. LRS offers many other services for Island Lake residents including electronic waste events and drop offs, organic food scrap compost service, portable restrooms and large, open top construction style containers.  We are proud to be a partner in your community!

For more information on the required scheduling collection for specific items or material types, please click on one of the tabs below.

Monday is the service day in Island Lake. All garbage, recycling and yard waste will be collected between the times of 6AM and 6PM on your collection day. Service times are subject to change.

Garbage collection is unlimited. Residents may use a non-LRS cart or container for waste or recycling materials that do not fit into the LRS issued cart so long as it does not exceed 35 gallons, 50 lbs. and has two handles. You are to use the LRS issued cart first. Loose bags can be placed out however they must not exceed 30 gallons and 50lbs per bag.

Please note: garbage mixed with yard waste, leaves or organic material will not be collected, as this material is not permitted in State of Illinois Landfills.

LRS provides carts in three different sizes to residents. If you would like to inquire about changing cart sizes, please email Service@LRSRecycles.com or call 847.381.9300 and any of our service representatives would be happy to assist (fees may apply).  

Residents may request an additional garbage cart for $5.00 per month. Please contact LRS to do so.

There are a few different programs in Island Lake for refuse services. The normal curbside program, senior rate program, backdoor trash program and townhome trash program. Please reach out to customer service to determine which program fits you best and with any inquiries regarding the programs.

LRS provides one cart for recycling at no charge for each household. Carts are available in 35, 65 and 95-gallon. Additional carts are available upon request. Contact LRS Customer Service for more information or with questions on recycling.

  • Recyclables are collected on the same day of the week as the garbage and yard waste
  • You are to use the LRS issued cart first for recycled materials
  • Please MARK the additional box or container used as RECYCLE so the driver can clearly see it
  • Plastic bags with recycling material cannot be accepted
  • There is no limit to the amount of acceptable recycled items that can be placed out for collection
  • LRS suggests using a cardboard box as a makeshift bin and placing all broken down materials inside

recycling info

All residents in the Village of Island Lake are able to participate in the seasonal yard waste program. Village of Island Lake residents may choose between two options to dispose of yard waste. Yard waste disposal differs depending on the trash level program you are on (single family, senior customers or townhome customers). The subscription program includes an LRS cart. You can also elect to use Village of Island Lake Yard Waste sticker on an approved personal container or yard waste bundle. Please read below for more information on accepted materials and on the program, you are on.

Yard Waste Season

Yard waste collection takes place on a seasonal basis, starting April 1st, and ending on November 30th each season.

What is considered yard waste?

Yard waste, also known as landscape waste, consists of organic waste materials accumulated as the result of cultivation and maintenance of gardens, lawns, shrubbery, trees and vines.

Yard Waste Subscription Program

Yard waste carts are available in 95-gallon cart size with subscription rates. All Island Lake customers are eligible to enroll in subscription yard waste services (regardless of your trash program).   Residents who use the LRS carts for yard waste and organics do not need to purchase stickers for the materials placed inside the carts. Yard waste placed outside of the LRS yard waste cart requires one sticker for each container/bag. Subscription yard waste is billed on a monthly basis.  You can enroll in the subscription program no matter what program you are on.  

 Yard waste subscription annual rate

  • 95-gallon cart = $5.00/mo

Townhomes

If not enrolled on the subscription program, all townhomes are allotted up to 15 bags/bundles of yard waste per week during the season. Each bag or bundle requires 1 sticker to ensure service. Please read below for more information on stickers.

Single family homes/Senior customers

If not enrolled on the subscription program, single family homes on the regular curbside program and senior customers may place 15 bags of yard waste per week with no sticker needed on the first 15 bags. Anything outside the initial 15 bags requires 1 sticker to dispose.

Yard Waste Sticker

The Village of Island Lake Yard Waste Sticker is used for Yard waste containers, biodegradable landscape (yard waste) bag, or tied and secured bundles of brush. Each bag, container or pile requires one sticker (please read above for information on your specific sticker requirements).

Island Lake Yard Waste Sticker

Refuse Sticker Rate: $3.32 each

Stickers may be purchased at: 1350 N OLD RAND RD WAUCONDA IL 60084

Guidelines

  • Metal/plastic containers MARKED YW or YARD WASTE with 2 handles not exceeding 50 LBS/ 32 gallons
  • Biodegradable paper landscape & yard waste bags, not to exceed 50 LBS or 32-gallon capacity
  • LRS carts may be used for yard waste with subscription services

Christmas Trees

During the first two weeks of January, we will begin to gladly collect your non-artificial Christmas trees as organic material – free of any tinsel, ornaments or lights.  Trees can be left loose (never in bags) in the area where you have regular service for trash and recycling.  Due to snow and ice, trees may not always be picked up on your service day as our drivers and trucks will be in the village all month for pickups.

“Bulk Items” are items that are too large to fit into a cart or can. LRS will collect one bulk item per week at no charge. If a bulk item is deemed hazardous, unacceptable for landfills or weighs more than 50lbs, that item will not be taken. Please schedule a special pickup with LRS for these types of items. Any additional bulk items requested to be serviced on the same day, must be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS at $35.00 per item.

Examples of a bulk or large item exceeding the capacity of the LRS refuse (garbage) includes the following; bed frame, box spring (bed), bicycle, chair, love seat/sofa, one part of sectional couch, mattress, frame or wall picture, or a toy. These are only some examples as there are many items that may be considered a bulk item.

For health and safety reasons, mattresses must be wrapped in plastic to be collected. Plastic mattress wrap can be found at local grocery stores, hardware stores, storage and moving outlets. If using loose plastic, it must be completely taped and secured on all corners with no exposure to the mattress.

Bulk items requiring special equipment and additional labor, such as a piano, sofa sleeper (couch with pull out bed) and large entertainment center, and construction debris are considered a Special Refuse Collection.

Call LRS if you are not sure if an item requires additional labor or equipment at 847.381.9300 or send a request with a photo of the item(s) by e-mail to Service@LRSrecycles.com. 

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) items that are banned from the landfill (cannot go into the regular garbage).

LRS provides annual home collection of E-Waste for Island Lake households that have LRS waste and recycling collection. This service provides a more convenient and simple way to responsibly manage electronics that are banned from the landfill. There is no charge for this service, though there is a limit of 5 items and up to 1 TV or monitor. Please contact the village or check the village webpage for more information on dates for the next annual event.

Electronic Waste Drop-off

For residents looking to dispose of electronics outside of the annual curbside collection date, LRS offers a secure drop off year round for no charge for Island Lake residents.

Drop off location: 1350 N Old Rand Rd. Wauconda, IL 60084

Hours:  Mon thru Thurs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday closed

Examples of E-Waste  

Computers | Computer Monitors | Televisions | Printers | Keyboards | Fax Machines | VCR’S | Portable Digital Music Players | DVD Player | Video Game Consoles | Computer Mouse | Scanners | Digital Converter Boxes | Cable Receivers | Satellite Receivers | DVD Recorders | Small-Scale Servers 

According to the EPA, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances. All HHW items are banned from the landfill.  LRS encourages residents to use drop off locations provided by Swalco.

Household Chemical Waste (HCW) | Lake County SWALCO, IL

Examples of HHW:  

  • Oil Based Paints, Flammable Oils
    • Oil, Lead, Urethane, Chromium Based Paints, Shellac, Water or Driveway Sealer, Oil-Based Stain, Varnish  
  • Pesticides / Herbicides / Fertilizers 
    • Poison, Lawn Chemicals, Weed Killer  
  • Aerosols 
    • Spray-Paint, Hairspray, WD-40, Air Fresheners, Spray Adhesives, Oven Cleaner, Insecticide Bug Spray  
  • Automotive Chemicals / Fluids
    • Antifreeze, Brake or Transmission Fluid, Gasoline, Diesel, Motor Oil  
  • Household Cleaners (Acidic/Caustic)
    • Bleach, Ammonia, Muriatic Acids, Pool Cleaners, Drain Cleaners, Solvents, Paint Stripper or Thinner 
  • Bulbs / Batteries 
    • Fluorescent bulbs, CFL, NiCad, Lithium, Lead Acid, – Automotive, Marine and Sump Pump Batteries 

“White Goods” are appliances that contain CFC, HCFC, PCBs, mercury switches or other hazardous components (refrigerators, air conditioners, humidifiers etc). These items will be taken but will need to be free of the above referenced material and required to be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS customer service.

Examples of White Goods or Appliances

Air Conditioner | Clothes Dryer | Cook Top & Cooking Plate | Cooker or Bakers Oven | Dishwasher | Drying Cabinet | Freezer | Kitchen Stove or Oven Range | Microwave Oven | Refrigerator or Refrigeration Equipment | Washing Machine | Water Heater

Contact LRS at 847.381.9300 or send an e-mail with a photo of the item(s) to Service@LRSrecycles.com for items you are unsure of. Items requiring additional labor and/or equipment to manage are considered a Special Refuse Collection. Examples of Special Refuse Collection items include a sleeper sofa, construction debris item(s), TV console and entertainment center. LRS will provide a cost estimate if we are able to provide the service. LRS does not guarantee collection of every item.    

DIY Construction

Home remodeling waste includes, but is not limited to drywall, plywood, paneling, lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, porcelain fixtures, sod, fencing, concrete, or rocks will require special pickups. Residents will need to schedule service for these items and call to receive instructions on how to best prepare them for collection. Estimates will be provided, and items will be charged by the yard.

Dumpster Services

LRS has expanded our temporary services division to create an easier customer experience. These temporary services include portable restroom rental and dumpster roll-offs of all sizes to contain your construction debris.

Contact us today to discover all the ways Lakeshore can make your waste removal even easier, no matter the project.

  • LRS bills quarterly in advance
  • Invoices will be billed to the Property Owner
  • Invoices will be mailed to the service address unless another address is provided
  • E-mail billing and auto-pay options are available
  • Residents will be able to create an online account once they have an open LRS invoice  
  • Instructions on how to enroll in auto pay and create and online account can be found below
  • Mail payments to:

LRS

PO BOX 554884

Detroit, MI  48255-4884

New Years Day                                 Independence Day                                          Christmas Day

Memorial Day                                   Thanksgiving Day                                             Labor Day

Holiday service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected.

For more information, questions and to arrange for services, please call LRS Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at 847.381.9300 or email Service@LRSrecycles.com.

Improperly prepared materials placed for collection will not be collected.

How do I clean my cart?

Fill the cart with hot water and a capful of vinegar or grease-cutting dish soap. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and rinse. Once the cart has been thoroughly rinsed, set the cart out with the lid open in the sun to dry.

What if I need my cart replaced?

Carts that are broken due to damage incurred during the collection are reported by the driver for replacement at no charge. Residents are encouraged to contact LRS if they notice damage to the cart during the collection process to request a replacement cart.

If damage occurs to the cart due to other reasons, please contact LRS to request a replacement cart.

Is this considered garbage?

Latex paint

Latex paint is considered regular garbage, but it must be completely dried, with the lid off so the driver is able to see inside the can. Dry latex paint by leaving lid off or open and/or mix kitty litter until the paint is completely absorbed. Do not place out for collection until the paint is completely dry.

Alkaline batteries

Alkaline batteries are considered regular garbage and should be thrown into the garbage. It is always recommended that tape be used on each end of the battery and placed into a plastic sandwich bag when disposing of them.

How do I report a missed pickup?

If your waste, recycling, or landscape waste is not collected on the service day by 6 pm, please contact LRS by calling 847.381.9300 or e-mailing service@lrsrecycles.com

Please include your address and what service was missed.

You can also reach out by submitting a support request  in the top right-hand section of this webpage.

Union

Municipalities

Union Residential Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Program

LRS provides Union with services for garbage, recycling, and yard waste. LRS offers many other services for Union residents including community wide clean up events, electronic waste services, organic food scrap compost service, portable restrooms, and large open top construction style containers. We are proud to be a partner in your community!

 

For more information on the required scheduling collection for specific items or material types, please click on one of the tabs below.

Friday is the service day in Union. All garbage, recycling and yard waste should be curbside by 6am on the collection day. Service times are subject to change.

 

Garbage collection is unlimited. Residents will be provided one (1) 95-gallon garbage cart and may use personal containers for any extra garbage that does not fit inside the LRS issued cart. Non-LRS containers may not exceed 35-gallons or 50lbs when full. Resident owned containers must also be watertight and have two (2) handles. LRS is not responsible for damage to personal carts as they are not compatible with our equipment. Loose bags can be placed out however, they must not exceed 30 gallons and 50lbs per bag.

 

A Senior Service option is also available for Village of Union residents ages 65 and older. This program option includes one (1) 35-gallon garbage cart, and collection is limited to the items placed inside the cart. You must send in valid proof of age to participate in this program option.

 

Please note garbage mixed with yard waste, leaves or organic material will not be collected, as this material is not permitted in State of Illinois Landfills.

 

Residents may request an additional garbage cart for a small monthly fee. Please contact LRS to do so.

 

Any requests for changes in services should be communicated to LRS customer service.

Phone: 844.633.3577

Email: Service@LRSrecycles.com

LRS provides one cart for recycling at no charge for each household. Recycling is serviced on the same day as trash and on a one truck pass. The same truck that services your trash, has a split body to collect recyclables as well. Additional recycling carts are available upon request to customer service. Contact LRS customer service for more information or with questions regarding recycling.

  • Recyclables are collected on the same day of the week as the garbage and yard waste
  • You are to use the LRS issued cart first for recycled materials
  • There is no limit to the amount of acceptable recyclable items that can be placed out for collection, provided they are properly prepared and contained
  • LRS suggests using a cardboard box as a makeshift bin and placing all broken down materials in the ‘bin’ if needed
  • Please MARK the additional box or container used as RECYCLE so the driver can clearly see it
  • Plastic bags with recycling material will NOT be accepted
  • Shredded paper is not considered recyclable material, please contact the customer service department for further disposal options
  • Rental recycling bins are available upon request to customer service

Examples of Recyclables

Paper | Steel & Tin Cans | Aluminum Cans & Foil | Cartons | Glass Bottles & Jars | Plastic Containers

 

For additional recycling guidelines please visit lrsrecycles.com/recycling-101/ 

Yard waste is collected seasonally beginning on April 1st through the first full week of December on the same day as garbage and recyclables. LRS also allows organic food scraps to be mixed into yard waste during the season.

What is Considered Yard Waste?

Yard waste is garden trimmings, branches, and brush under two inches (2”) in diameter not exceeding 4’ in length, leaves, flowers, tree droppings (crabapples and pinecones), garden plants, vines, weeds, grass clippings and yard trimmings.

What are considered acceptable food scraps?

Bread, cereal, coffee grounds, dairy, eggshells, eggs, fruits, grain, pasta, shells, vegetables

What are unacceptable food scraps?

Bones, diapers, fats, glass, grease, liquids, meat, metal, oil, packaging, paper plates, pet waste, plastic, poultry, seafood, service ware, shells, and Styrofoam

Approved yard waste containers and bags

Residents can elect to use biodegradable kraft bags or personal containers labeled yard waste. Containers must be 35-gallons or smaller, weighing less than 50lbs when full. Brush and branches must be bundled and tied with biodegradable twine or string (no metal). Each bundle must be no longer than 4’ in length, 2’ in diameter, with no individual branch being greater than 2” in diameter and weighing no more than 50lbs. One sticker must be attached to any personal non-LRS container, bag or bundle.

 

95-gallon yard waste bins are available for a small monthly rental fee. Please contact LRS to do so.

Leaf Collection Program

Three times per year, LRS will provide leaf vacuuming services to Village of Union Residents. Residents who elect to participate in the leaf vacuuming program should rake loose leaves to curb/street side. Any leaves in ditches or farther than 3’ from street and not at least 3’ from obstructions will not be collected.

 

Please contact customer service to inquire about upcoming dates for leaf vacuuming.

Christmas Trees

LRS will provide a special collection for Christmas trees at no charge during the first two weeks in January. If you require collection after, prepayment and prescheduling is required.

  • The tree must be real, not artificial, not in any plastic bags and free of tinsel, lights, ornaments and not frozen to the ground
  • Flocked trees, trees with shiners, tinsel, light bulbs, glitter, wire, or in plastic bags will NOT be included in this special collection

One (1) Yard Waste Service Sticker should be affixed to each kraft bag, container or bundle placed out for collection. The stickers are available for purchase at the following locations:

 

  • LRS: 1350 N Old Rand Road – Wauconda
  • Union Village Hall: 17703 Ocock Rd – Union

“Bulk Items” are items that are too large to fit into a cart or can. LRS will collect one bulk item per week at no charge. If a bulk item is deemed hazardous, unacceptable for landfills or weighs more than 50lbs, that item will not be taken. Please schedule a special pickup with LRS for these types of items. Any additional bulk items requested to be serviced on the same day must be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS.

 

Examples of a bulk or large item exceeding the capacity of the LRS refuse (garbage) includes the following; bed frame, box spring (bed), bicycle, chair, love seat/sofa, one part of sectional couch, mattress, frame or wall picture, or a toy. These are only some examples as there are many items that may be considered bulk items.

 

For health and safety reasons, mattresses must be wrapped in plastic to be collected. Plastic mattress wrap can be found at local grocery stores, hardware stores, storage and moving outlets. If using loose plastic, it must be completely taped and secured on all corners with no exposure to the mattress.

 

Bulk items requiring special equipment and additional labor, such as a piano, sofa sleeper (couch with pull out bed), large entertainment center, and construction debris are considered a Special Refuse Collection.

 

Call LRS if you are not sure if an item requires additional labor or equipment at 844.633.3577 or send a request with a photo of the item(s) by e-mail to Service@LRSrecycles.com. 

Electronic Waste (E-Waste or E-Scrap) is banned from the landfill (cannot go in the regular garbage).

 

LRS provides annual home collection of E-Waste for Union residents that have LRS waste and recycling collection. This service provides a more convenient way to responsibly manage electronics that are banned from the landfill. There is no charge for this service, though there is a limit of 5 items and up to 1 TV or monitor. Please contact LRS customer service for the most up to date information on curbside e-waste dates. In addition, residents are encouraged to utilize the free drop-off location located at 1350 N Old Rand Road, Wauconda, IL.

Examples of E-Waste

Computers | Computer Monitors | Televisions | Printers | Keyboards | Fax Machines | VCR’S | Portable Digital Music Players | DVD Player | Video Game Consoles | Computer Mouse | Scanners | Digital Converter Boxes | Cable Receivers | Satellite Receivers | DVD Recorders | Small-Scale Servers 

LRS Customers and Union residents have the option of utilizing LRS free drop-off for the materials below:

Accepted materials:

  • Shoes
  • Electronics (limited to 1 tv or monitor drop-off per year per household)
  • Food Scraps

Drop off location: 1350 N Old Rand Rd. Wauconda, IL 60084

Hours:  Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday closed

*For medical waste: Call SWALCO at 847-336-9340 for more info.

“White Goods” are appliances that contain CFC, HCFC, PCBs, mercury switches or other hazardous components (refrigerators, air conditioners, humidifiers, etc.). These items will be taken but will need to be free of the above referenced material and are required to be prescheduled. LRS will collect one “white good” or appliance per week at no charge. Any additional items requested to be serviced on the same day must be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS.

Examples of Appliances and White Goods

Air Conditioner | Clothes Dryer | Cook Top & Cooking Plate | Cooker or Bakers Oven | Dishwasher | Drying Cabinet | Freezer | Kitchen Stove or Oven Range | Microwave Oven | Refrigerator or Refrigeration Equipment | Washing Machine | Water Heater

Contact LRS at 844.633.3577 or send an e-mail with a photo of the item(s) to Service@LRSrecycles.com for any items you are unsure about. Please include your address and as much detail regarding the item(s) as possible. Items requiring additional labor and/or equipment to manage are a Special Refuse Collection. LRS provides special pick-ups or special collections for large amounts of garbage from a move out, flooded basement or large clean out(s). Examples of Special Refuse Collection items include a sleeper sofa, construction debris item(s), TV console and entertainment center. LRS will provide a cost estimate if we are able to provide the service. LRS does not guarantee collection of every item.

DIY Construction

Home remodeling waste includes (but is not limited to) drywall, plywood, paneling, lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, porcelain fixtures, sod, fencing, concrete, or rocks and will require a special pickup. Residents will need to schedule service for these items and call to receive instructions on how to best prepare them for collection. Estimates will be provided, and items will be charged by the yard.

Dumpster Services

LRS has expanded our temporary services division to create an easier customer experience. These temporary services include portable restroom rental and dumpster roll-offs of all sizes to contain your construction debris.

 

Contact us today to discover all the ways LRS can make your waste removal even easier, no matter the project.

  • LRS bills quarterly in advance

  • Invoices will be billed to the Property Owner

  • Invoices will be mailed to the service address unless another address is provided

  • E-mail billing and auto-pay options are available

  • Residents will be able to create an online account once they have an open LRS invoice

  • Instructions on how to enroll in auto pay and create and online account can be found below

  • Mail payments to:

    LRS

    PO BOX 554884

    Detroit, MI 48255-4884

New Years Day                              Independence Day                                      Christmas Day

Memorial Day                                Thanksgiving Day                                        Labor Day

 

Holiday service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected.

For more information, questions and to arrange services, please call LRS Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at 844.633.3577 or email Service@LRSrecycles.com.

 

Improperly prepared materials placed for collection will not be collected.

How do I clean my cart?

Fill the cart with hot water and a capful of vinegar or grease-cutting dish soap. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and rinse. Once the cart has been thoroughly rinsed, set the cart out with the lid open in the sun to dry.

What if I need my cart replaced?

Carts that are broken due to damage incurred during the collection are reported by the driver for replacement at no charge. Residents are encouraged to contact LRS if they notice damage to the cart during the collection process to request a replacement cart.

If damage occurs to the cart due to other reasons, please contact LRS to request a replacement cart.

Is this considered garbage?

Latex paint

Latex paint is considered regular garbage, but it must be completely dried, with the lid off so the driver is able to see inside the can. Dry latex paint by leaving lid off or open and/or mix kitty litter until the paint is completely absorbed. Do not place out for collection until the paint is completely dry.

 

Alkaline batteries

Alkaline batteries are considered regular garbage and should be thrown into the garbage. It is always recommended that tape be used on each end of the battery and placed into a plastic sandwich bag when disposing of them.

How do I report a missed pickup?

If your waste, recycling, or landscape waste is not collected on the service day by 6 pm, please contact LRS by calling 844.633.3577 or e-mailing Service@LRSrecycles.com.

 

Please include your address and what service was missed.

 

You can also reach out by submitting a support request in the top right-hand section of this webpage.

Saddlebrook Farms

Saddlebrook Farms Solid Waste & Recycling Collection

LRS provides Saddlebrook Farms with services for refuse (garbage) and recycling. LRS offers many other services for Saddlebrook residents including portable restrooms and large, open top construction style containers.  We are proud to be a partner in your community!

For more information on the required scheduling collection for specific items or material types, please click on one of the tabs below.

Monday is the service day in Saddlebrook. All garbage and recycling will be collected between the times of 7AM and 7PM on your collection day. Service times are subject to change.

 

Garbage collection is limited. Residents are to use the LRS cart first for any garbage. Any garbage outside of the cart is required to be prescheduled and prepaid.

 

LRS provides refuse carts in the 95-gallon size. If you would like to inquire about exchanging your current cart, please email Service@LRSRecycles.com or call 847.381.9300 and any of our service representatives would be happy to assist (fees may apply).

LRS provides one cart for recycling at no charge for each household. Carts are available in the 65-gallon size. Recycling is serviced on the same day as trash and on a one truck pass. The same truck that services your trash, has a split body to also grab the recyclables.   Contact LRS Customer Service for more information or with questions on recycling.

 

  • Recyclables are collected on the same day of the week as the garbage
  • You are to use the LRS issued cart for recycled materials
  • Plastic bags with recycling material cannot be accepted
  • For materials that do not fit in the container, please contact LRS customer service

 

recycling info

Bulk items (that do not fit into your refuse cart) are collected loose, on your regular day of service with prepayment and prescheduling. If an item exceeds 50lbs, or does not fit in the trash cart, residents need to call LRS to schedule a special pickup. If a “bulk” item is considered hazardous, unacceptable for landfills or deemed unacceptable to take as garbage, the item(s) will not be taken.

Each bulky item is required to be prescheduled and prepaid.

Mattresses and box/bed springs are requested to be in a plastic mattress cover and taped securely shut. Plastic mattress covers may be purchased at retail outlets such as Walmart, Lowes, Menards, Home Depot and storage unit facilities. Packaging wrap or trash bags cut up and taped around to cover a mattress or box spring are also acceptable options.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) items that are banned from the landfill (cannot go into the regular garbage).

Electronic Waste Drop-off

For residents looking to dispose of electronics, LRS offers a secure drop off year-round for no charge for Saddlebrook residents.

Drop off location: 1350 N Old Rand Rd. Wauconda, IL 60084

Hours:  Mon thru Thurs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday closed

Examples of E-Waste  

Computers | Computer Monitors | Televisions | Printers | Keyboards | Fax Machines | VCR’S | Portable Digital Music Players | DVD Player | Video Game Consoles | Computer Mouse | Scanners | Digital Converter Boxes | Cable Receivers | Satellite Receivers | DVD Recorders | Small-Scale Servers 

According to the EPA, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances. All HHW items are banned from the landfill.  LRS encourages residents to use drop off locations provided by Swalco.

Household Chemical Waste (HCW) | Lake County SWALCO, IL

Examples of HHW:  

  • Oil Based Paints, Flammable Oils
    • Oil, Lead, Urethane, Chromium Based Paints, Shellac, Water or Driveway Sealer, Oil-Based Stain, Varnish  
  • Pesticides / Herbicides / Fertilizers 
    • Poison, Lawn Chemicals, Weed Killer  
  • Aerosols 
    • Spray-Paint, Hairspray, WD-40, Air Fresheners, Spray Adhesives, Oven Cleaner, Insecticide Bug Spray  
  • Automotive Chemicals / Fluids
    • Antifreeze, Brake or Transmission Fluid, Gasoline, Diesel, Motor Oil  
  • Household Cleaners (Acidic/Caustic)
    • Bleach, Ammonia, Muriatic Acids, Pool Cleaners, Drain Cleaners, Solvents, Paint Stripper or Thinner 
  • Bulbs / Batteries 
    • Fluorescent bulbs, CFL, NiCad, Lithium, Lead Acid, – Automotive, Marine and Sump Pump Batteries 

“White Goods” are appliances that contain CFC, HCFC, PCBs, mercury switches or other hazardous components (refrigerators, air conditioners, humidifiers etc). These items will be taken but will need to be free of the above referenced material and required to be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS customer service.

Examples of White Goods or Appliances

Air Conditioner | Clothes Dryer | Cook Top & Cooking Plate | Cooker or Bakers Oven | Dishwasher | Drying Cabinet | Freezer | Kitchen Stove or Oven Range | Microwave Oven | Refrigerator or Refrigeration Equipment | Washing Machine | Water Heater

Contact LRS at 847.381.9300 or send an e-mail with a photo of the item(s) to Service@LRSrecycles.com for items you are unsure of. Items requiring additional labor and/or equipment to manage are considered a Special Refuse Collection. Examples of Special Refuse Collection items include a sleeper sofa, construction debris item(s), TV console and entertainment center. LRS will provide a cost estimate if we are able to provide the service. LRS does not guarantee collection of every item.   

DIY Construction

Home remodeling waste includes, but is not limited to drywall, plywood, paneling, lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, porcelain fixtures, sod, fencing, concrete, or rocks will require special pickups. Residents will need to schedule service for these items and call to receive instructions on how to best prepare them for collection. Estimates will be provided, and items will be charged by the yard.

Dumpster Services

LRS has expanded our temporary services division to create an easier customer experience. These temporary services include portable restroom rental and dumpster roll-offs of all sizes to contain your construction debris.

Contact us today to discover all the ways Lakeshore can make your waste removal even easier, no matter the project.

All billing and invoicing for services are done through the HOA. Please reach out to the HOA for any billing-related inquires.

New Years Day                                 Independence Day                                          Christmas Day

Memorial Day                                   Thanksgiving Day                                             Labor Day

Holiday service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected.

For more information, questions and to arrange for services, please call LRS Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at 847.381.9300 or email Service@LRSrecycles.com.

Improperly prepared materials placed for collection will not be collected.

How do I clean my cart?

Fill the cart with hot water and a capful of vinegar or grease-cutting dish soap. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and rinse. Once the cart has been thoroughly rinsed, set the cart out with the lid open in the sun to dry.

What if I need my cart replaced?

Carts that are broken due to damage incurred during the collection are reported by the driver for replacement at no charge. Residents are encouraged to contact LRS if they notice damage to the cart during the collection process to request a replacement cart.

If damage occurs to the cart due to other reasons, please contact LRS to request a replacement cart.

Is this considered garbage?

Latex paint

Latex paint is considered regular garbage, but it must be completely dried, with the lid off so the driver is able to see inside the can. Dry latex paint by leaving lid off or open and/or mix kitty litter until the paint is completely absorbed. Do not place out for collection until the paint is completely dry.

Alkaline batteries

Alkaline batteries are considered regular garbage and should be thrown into the garbage. It is always recommended that tape be used on each end of the battery and placed into a plastic sandwich bag when disposing of them.

How do I report a missed pickup?

If your waste, recycling, or landscape waste is not collected on the service day by 6 pm, please contact LRS by calling 847.381.9300 or e-mailing service@lrsrecycles.com

Please include your address and what service was missed.

You can also reach out by submitting a support request  in the top right-hand section of this webpage.

Richmond

Village of Richmond: Solid Waste & Recycling Collection

LRS is proud to be the preferred waste and recycling partner for Richmond. To learn more about this residential service, pickup schedule, and cart information please visit

 

https://www.lrsrecycles.com/Richmond/

 

In addition to being the exclusive residential waste and recycling hauler for Richmond, many Richmond homeowners are currently in need of dumpster rental, on-site storage, portable bathrooms and street sweeper services. LRS is here to help. We have the most professional and affordable dumpster rental, on-site storage, portable bathrooms and street sweeper services available in Richmond. We offer many different services that all can be customized to meet whatever residential needs you may have.

Richmond Collection Guidelines

    • All paying customers will receive one 95-gallon garbage toter and one 65-gallon recycle toter
    • Senior discount is available, please call the office for further information
      • Must be 65 years of age or older with valid proof of ID
    • Solid waste and recycling will be picked up on THURSDAYS
    • Pick-up will occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
    • Optional yard waste programs are available. Stickers or seasonal subscription. Please call the office for more information
      • Stickers can be purchased at : Village Hall 5600 Hunter Dr, Richmond or by calling our office at 844-NEED-LRS
    • Garbage and recycling must be placed by the drive and at least 5 feet away from stationery objects (basketball hoops, mailboxes, vehicles. Etc.).

Paper

Newspaper and inserts

Magazine catalogs & phone books

Office paper notebooks

Computer printouts

Hanging file folders (remove metal & trash it)

Pastel sticky notes

Glossy brochures

Index cards

Greeting cards

Stationery

Fax paper

Manila folders

Envelopes

Junk mail

Chipboard/Paperboard

Cardboard boxes

Brown paper grocery bags

Paperback books

  • NO used paper plates or pizza boxes, or fluorescent paper (they contaminate the paper stream with food, dye, or plastic coating) If the pizza box top is clean you can tear it off and recycle it.
  • NO paper towels, tissues, or napkins, which are not recyclable because the fibers are too small to reuse (please compost them with kitchen food scraps if possible)
  • NO Shredded Paper – Loose shredded paper causes major sorting problems in the Recycling Facilities
  • NO frozen food boxes, which are made of a hybrid of paper and plastic, and are not wanted by paper mills
  • NO paper cups, which are also made of a hybrid of paper and plastic rendering them unrecyclable

Aluminum Cans & Foil

  • Aluminum cans
  • Aluminum foil
  • Pie plates and trays

Cartons

  • Milk, Soup
  • Cardboard Egg Cartons
  • Juice cartons & boxes

ALL CONTAINERS, BOTTLES OR CANS MUST BE THOROUGHLY RINSED BEFORE PLACING IN RECYCLING CONTAINER

 

Steel/Tin Cans

  • Food cans and lids
  • Metal paint cans and lids
  • Empty aerosol cans

Glass Bottle & Jars

  • All colors are accepted
  • NO window or auto glass, bakeware, ceramics, mirrors, light bulbs, coffee pots or drinking glasses

Plastic Containers

  • Plastic bottles
  • Plastic tubs
  • Plastic jugs
  • NO plastic bags or plastic film (plastic wraps, sandwich bags, freezer bags, tarps)
  • NO plastic utensils or plates (plastic wraps, sandwich bags, freezer bags, tarps), cups, lids or straws
  • NO candy wrappers, cereal bags, potato chip bags, or snack bags
  • NO empty motor oil, pesticide, or chemical bottles
  • NO Styrofoam, polystyrene (do not put in curbside bin)
  • Yard waste (also known as landscape waste) season is April 1st through November 30th, every year.
  • Optional yard waste collection will occur weekly, same day as trash day. Subscription/Stickers program.

Resident Owned Containers & Biodegradable Yard Waste Bags

  • Residents may use a waste container marked with an “X” or “YARD WASTE.” Residents may also use biodegradable lawn, landscape, or yard waste bags. Containers or bags may not exceed the 50-pound weight limit each.

Yard Waste Container

  • Residents may rent a 95-gallon cart for yard waste collection.
  • Residents may place up to 2 free bags of yard waste per week during the season.

Brush Bundles or Twigs

  • Brush bundles tied in biodegradable twine may not exceed 4’ (feet) in length, 4” (inches) in width and 50 pounds. Tree limbs may not exceed 4” (inches) in diameter. Unbundled brush will not be collected.
  • Please note that sod, dirt, rock, whole trees, limbs greater than 4 inches and stumps are not part of the weekly yard waste program

Christmas Tree Collection

  • Christmas Trees will be collected the two weeks immediately following Christmas on your pick-up day.

LEAF VACCUMMING: There will be 1 spring leaf vacuum and 3 fall dates. Please see the village webpage for more information.  Please have the leaves at the curb by 6:00 a.m.

E-WASTE: curbside pick-up dates will 1st Thursday of April and October

  • “Bulk Items” are items that are too large to fit into a cart or can. LRS will collect one bulk item per week at no charge. If a bulk item is deemed hazardous, unacceptable for landfills or weighs more than 50lbs, that item will not be taken. Please schedule a special pickup with LRS for these types of items. Any additional bulk items requested to be serviced on the same day, must be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS.

According to the EPA, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances. All HHW items are banned from the landfill.  LRS will service household latex paints and chemicals with preschedule direct to LRS. There is a limit of 5 gallons of materials

In addition to curbside pickup, LRS encourages residents to use drop off locations provided by Swalco.  Household Chemical Waste (HCW) | Lake County SWALCO, IL

 

Examples of HHW: 

  • Oil Based Paints, Flammable Oils
    • Oil, Lead, Urethane, Chromium Based Paints, Shellac, Water or Driveway Sealer, Oil-Based Stain, Varnish
  • Pesticides / Herbicides / Fertilizers
    • Poison, Lawn Chemicals, Weed Killer
  • Aerosols
    • Spray-Paint, Hairspray, WD-40, Air Fresheners, Spray Adhesives, Oven Cleaner, Insecticide Bug Spray
  • Automotive Chemicals / Fluids
    • Antifreeze, Brake or Transmission Fluid, Gasoline, Diesel, Motor Oil
  • Household Cleaners (Acidic/Caustic)
    • Bleach, Ammonia, Muriatic Acids, Pool Cleaners, Drain Cleaners, Solvents, Paint Stripper or Thinner
  • Bulbs / Batteries
    • Fluorescent bulbs, CFL, NiCad, Lithium, Lead Acid, – Automotive, Marine and Sump Pump Batteries

LRS Customers and Richmond residents have the option of utilizing LRS free drop-off for the materials below:

Accepted materials:

  • Shoes
  • Holiday Light
  • Sharps

Drop off location: 5600 Hunter Drive Richmond, IL 60071

Hours:  Mon thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday closed

Invoices are sent in advance on a quarterly basis for services. Payments are due 30 days from the date of the invoice. Late fees will apply for payments received late. As nearly all costs associated with providing the service increase on a regular basis, rates are increased on an annual basis every July.

 

Auto Payment Option

  • LRS offers an auto-pay option for residents who choose to establish this method of payment. Once you receive an invoice from LRS, you may choose this option. If you would like to elect for auto pay, you may do so by going to Payments@LRSrecycles.com. You will be asked to create a username and password.

 

Mail Payment

If you need assistance, please call or email LRS Customer Service for assistance with paperless billing, paying your bill or registering for auto-pay at 844-NEED-LRS or Service@LRSrecycles.com

Contact LRS at 847.381.9300 or send an e-mail with a photo of the item(s) to Service@LRSrecycles.com for items you are unsure of. Items requiring additional labor and/or equipment to manage are considered a Special Refuse Collection. Examples of Special Refuse Collection items include a sleeper sofa, construction debris item(s), TV console and entertainment center. LRS will provide a cost estimate if we are able to provide the service. LRS does not guarantee collection of every item.  

DIY Construction

Home remodeling waste includes, but is not limited to drywall, plywood, paneling, lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, porcelain fixtures, sod, fencing, concrete, or rocks will require special pickups. Residents will need to schedule service for these items and call to receive instructions on how to best prepare them for collection. Estimates will be provided, and items will be charged by the yard.

 

Dumpster Services

LRS has expanded our temporary services division to create an easier customer experience. These temporary services include portable restroom rental and dumpster roll-offs of all sizes to contain your construction debris.

Contact us today to discover all the ways LRS can make your waste removal even easier, no matter the project.

New Years Day                     Independence Day                                          Christmas Day

Memorial Day                        Thanksgiving Day                                             Labor Day

 

Holiday service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected.

Port Barrington

Village of Port Barrington: Solid Waste & Recycling Collection

LRS is proud to be the preferred waste and recycling partner for Port Barrington. 

In addition to being the exclusive residential waste and recycling hauler for Port Barrington, many Port Barrington homeowners are currently in need of dumpster rental, on-site storage, portable bathrooms and street sweeper services. LRS is here to help. We have the most professional and affordable dumpster rental, on-site storage, portable bathrooms and street sweeper services available in Port Barrington. We offer many different services that all can be customized to meet whatever residential needs you may have.

Port Barrington Collection Guidelines

  • Service will include, at no charge, a 95-gallon toter for both garbage and recycling.
  • Seniors may choose between 95-gallon toter or a 45-gallon toter
  • Solid waste and recycling will be picked up on Wednesdays
  • All solid waste materials must be placed at the curb for collection by 6:00 a.m. the day of your scheduled collection, but not before 6:00 p.m. We cannot guarantee a specific time the driver will be at your home.
  • Garbage and recycling must be placed by the drive and at least 5 feet away from stationery objects (basketball hoops, mailboxes, vehicles. Etc.).

LEAF VACCUMING: Occurs twice per year in October and November
SPRING CLEAN-UP AND E-WASTE: Pick-up is Saturday May 13th 2023 or please see Village website for dates.

Recyclable Materials

Paper

Newspaper and insertsMagazine catalogs & phone booksOffice paper notebooks
Computer printoutsHanging file folders (remove metal & trash it)Pastel sticky notes
Glossy brochuresIndex cardsGreeting cards
StationeryFax paperManila folders
EnvelopesJunk mailChipboard/Paperboard
Cardboard boxesBrown paper grocery bagsPaperback books
  • NO used paper plates or pizza boxes, or fluorescent paper (they contaminate the paper stream with food, dye, or plastic coating) If the pizza box top is clean you can tear it off and recycle it.
  • NO paper towels, tissues, or napkins, which are not recyclable because the fibers are too small to reuse (please compost them with kitchen food scraps if possible)
  • NO Shredded Paper – Loose shredded paper causes major sorting problems in the Recycling Facilities
  • NO frozen food boxes, which are made of a hybrid of paper and plastic, and are not wanted by paper mills
  • NO paper cups, which are also made of a hybrid of paper and plastic rendering them unrecyclable

Aluminum Cans & Foil

  • Aluminum cans
  • Aluminum foil
  • Pie plates and trays

Cartons

  • Milk, Soup
  • Cardboard Egg Cartons
  • Juice cartons & boxes
ALL CONTAINERS, BOTTLES OR CANS MUST BE THOROUGHLY RINSED BEFORE PLACING IN RECYCLING CONTAINER

Steel/Tin Cans

  • Food cans and lids
  • Metal paint cans and lids
  • Empty aerosol cans

Glass Bottle & Jars

  • All colors are accepted
  • NO window or auto glass, bakeware, ceramics, mirrors, light bulbs, coffee pots or drinking glasses

Plastic Containers

  • Plastic bottles
  • Plastic tubs
  • Plastic jugs
  • NO plastic bags or plastic film (plastic wraps, sandwich bags, freezer bags, tarps)
  • NO plastic utensils or plates (plastic wraps, sandwich bags, freezer bags, tarps), cups, lids or straws
  • NO candy wrappers, cereal bags, potato chip bags, or snack bags
  • NO empty motor oil, pesticide, or chemical bottles
  • NO Styrofoam, polystyrene (do not put in curbside bin)

Port Barrington Yard Waste Collection

  • Yard waste (also known as landscape waste) season is April 1st through November 30th, every year.
  • Optional yard waste collection will occur weekly, same day as trash day. Subscription/Stickers program.

Resident Owned Containers & Biodegradable Yard Waste Bags

  • Residents may use a waste container marked with an “X” or “YARD WASTE.” Residents may also use biodegradable lawn, landscape, or yard waste bags. Containers or bags may not exceed the 50-pound weight limit each.

Yard Waste Container

  • Yard waste may be placed neatly at the curb in waste containers. If using your own container for yard waste materials, it must have two handles and not exceed 35 gallons or 50 pounds when full, for safety reasons.
  • Residents may rent a 95-gallon cart for yard waste collection.

Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag

  • Yard waste may be placed in a biodegradable “Kraft” style or alike paper bag designed specifically for the collection and disposal of yard waste. Bags may not exceed 50 pounds in weight.

Brush Bundles or Twigs

  • Brush bundles tied in biodegradable twine may not exceed 4’ (feet) in length, 4” (inches) in width and 50 pounds. Tree limbs may not exceed 4” (inches) in diameter. Unbundled brush will not be collected.
  • Please note that sod, dirt, rock, whole trees, limbs greater than 4 inches and stumps are not part of the weekly yard waste program

Christmas Tree Collection

  • Christmas Trees will be collected the first two weeks of January at no additional charge
  • All decorations, stands, etc. must be removed from trees in order to be collected
  • DO NOT place trees in plastic bags, if placed in a plastic bag it will not be collected.

Larger Bulk Items

  • One bulk item per week will be allowed for pick up at no additional charge
    • A bulk item is considered an item the resident would take with them if they moved out of the resident (couch, mattress, small table, etc.).
  • All bulk items must be at a weight that is manageable for one person to lift (not drag)
  • Smaller items can be placed inside the cart.

Billing & Invoice Options

Invoices are sent in advance on a quarterly basis for services. Payments are due 30 days from the date of the invoice. Late fees will apply for payments received late. As nearly all costs associated with providing the service increase on a regular basis, rates are increased on an annual basis every July.

Auto Payment Option

  • LRS offers an auto-pay option for residents who choose to establish this method of payment. Once you receive an invoice from LRS, you may choose this option. If you would like to elect for auto pay, you may do so by going to Payments@LRSrecycles.com. You will be asked to create a username and password.

Mail Payment

If you need assistance, please call or email LRS Customer Service for assistance with paperless billing, paying your bill or registering for auto-pay at 844-NEED-LRS
or Service@LRSrecycles.com

Oakwood Hills

Village of Oakwood Hills: Solid Waste & Recycling Collection

LRS provides Oakwood Hills with services for garbage, recycling and yard waste. LRS offers many other services for Oakwood Hills residents including an electronic waste event, organic food scrap compost service, free community drop-off sites, portable restrooms, and large, open top construction style containers. We are proud to be a partner in your community!

 

For more information on the required scheduling collection for specific items or material types, please click on one of the tabs below.

Thursday is the service day in Oakwood Hills. All garbage, recycling and yard waste will be collected between the times of 7AM and 6PM on your collection day. Service times are subject to change.

 

Oakwood Hills residents may select between two different program options for garbage collection. Both program options come with a recycling cart for collection of recyclable materials. For more information on the programs offered, please read below.

 

Limited Program  

This service option is available to all residents included within the village. One (1) 65-gallon waste cart will be supplied for weekly collection services. Collection is limited to the items contained inside the LRS bin, anything placed outside the cart will be left.

 

Unlimited Program  

This service option is available to all residents included within the village and is the default option to all new residents. One (1) 95-gallon waste cart will be supplied for weekly collection services. This program option has unlimited collection.

 

Residents may use personal containers for any extra refuse that doesn’t fit inside the LRS issued cart. Non-LRS containers may not exceed 35-gallons or 50lbs when full. Resident owned containers must also be watertight and have two (2) handles. LRS is not responsible for damage to personal carts as they are not compatible with our equipment.

 

Residents utilizing this program have the option of renting an additional garbage cart for a monthly fee. Please contact LRS to do so.

 

Any requests for changes in services should be communicated to LRS customer service.  

LRS provides one cart for recycling at no charge for each household. Recycling is serviced on the same day as trash and on a one truck pass. The same truck that services your trash, has a split body to collect recyclables as well. Additional recycling carts are available upon request to customer service. Contact LRS customer service for more information or with questions regarding recycling.

  • Recyclables are collected on the same day of the week as the garbage and yard waste
  • You are to use the LRS issued cart first for recycled materials
  • There is no limit to the amount of acceptable recyclable items that can be placed out for collection, provided they are properly prepared and contained
  • LRS suggests using a cardboard box as a makeshift bin and placing all broken down materials in the ‘bin’ if needed
  • Please MARK the additional box or container used as RECYCLE so the driver can clearly see it
  • Plastic bags with recycling material will not be accepted
  • Shredded paper is not considered recyclable material, please contact the customer service department for further disposal options

Yard waste is collected seasonally beginning on April 1st through November 30th on the same day as garbage and recyclables. LRS also allows for organic food scraps to be mixed into yard waste during the season as well.

 

What is Considered Yard Waste?

Yard waste is garden trimmings, branches and brush under two inches (2”) in diameter not exceeding 4’ in length, leaves, flowers, tree droppings (crabapples and pinecones), garden plants, vines, weeds, grass clippings and yard trimmings.

 

What are considered acceptable food scraps?

Bread, cereal, coffee grounds, dairy, eggshells, eggs, fruits, grain, pasta, shells, vegetables

 

What are non-acceptable food scraps?

Bones, diapers, fats, glass, grease, liquids, meat, metal, oil, packaging, paper plates, pet waste, plastic, poultry, seafood, service ware, shells, and Styrofoam

 

Approved yard waste containers and bags

Residents can elect to use biodegradable kraft bags or personal containers labeled yard waste. Containers must be 35-gallons or smaller, weighing less than 50lbs when full. Brush and branches must be bundled and tied with biodegradable twine or string (no metal). Each bundle must be no longer than 4’ in length, 2’ in diameter, with no individual branch being greater than 2” in diameter and weighing no more than 50lbs.

 

35-gallon yard waste bins are available for a small monthly rental fee. Please contact LRS to do so.

 

Christmas Trees

During the first two weeks of January, LRS will collect non-artificial Christmas trees (free of any tinsel, ornaments or lights) as organic material.  Trees can be left loose (never in bags) in the area where you have regular service for trash and recycling.  Due to snow and ice, trees may not always be picked up on your service day as our drivers and trucks will be in the village all month for pickups.

 

Following the first two weeks of January, Christmas trees are taken as bulk items. Please read below for additional information regarding bulk item collection.

“Bulk Items” are items that are too large to fit into the approved waste cart. Bulk items are collected loose, on your regular day of service. Bulk item collection varies based on the program you are enrolled in.

 

Limited Program: Prepayment and prescheduling to LRS for each item.

 

Unlimited Program: 1 item taken at no charge on the service day. Any additional bulk items requested to be serviced on the same service day are required to be prepaid and prescheduled to LRS.

 

If an item exceeds 50lbs, or does not fit in the trash cart, residents need to call LRS to schedule a special pickup. If a bulk item is considered hazardous, unacceptable for landfills or deemed unacceptable to take as garbage, the item(s) will not be taken.

 

Carpeting: 2 rolls per week in lieu of bulk item. Must be rolled, taped or tied and no more than 4ft long, 2 ft in diameter and 50lbs

 

Mattresses and box/bed springs must be enclosed in a plastic mattress cover and taped securely shut. Plastic mattress covers may be purchased at retail outlets such as Walmart, Lowes, Menards, Home Depot and storage unit facilities. Packaging wrap or trash bags cut up and taped around to cover a mattress or box spring are also acceptable options.

LRS Customers and Oakwood Hills residents have the option of utilizing LRS free drop-off for the materials below:

Accepted materials:

  • Shoes
  • Electronics (limited to 1 tv or monitor drop-off per year per household)
  • Food Scraps

Drop off location: 1350 N Old Rand Rd. Wauconda, IL 60084

Hours:  Mon thru Thurs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday closed

*For medical waste: Call SWALCO at 847-336-9340 for more info.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) are items that are banned from the landfill (cannot go into the regular garbage).

LRS provides annual home collection of E-Waste for residents that have LRS waste and recycling collection. This service provides a more convenient and simple way to responsibly manage electronics that are banned from the landfill. There is no charge for this service, though there is a limit of 5 items and up to 1 TV or monitor.

Examples of E-Waste

Computers | Computer Monitors | Televisions | Printers | Keyboards | Fax Machines | VCR’S | Portable Digital Music Players | DVD Player | Video Game Consoles | Computer Mouse | Scanners | Digital Converter Boxes | Cable Receivers | Satellite Receivers | DVD Recorders | Small-Scale Servers | Wi-Fi-Routers

“White Goods” are appliances that contain CFC, HCFC, PCBs, mercury switches or other hazardous components (refrigerators, air conditioners, humidifiers etc). These items will be taken but will need to be free of the above referenced material and required to be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS customer service.

 

Examples of White Goods or Appliances

Air Conditioner | Clothes Dryer | Cook Top & Cooking Plate | Cooker or Bakers Oven | Dishwasher | Drying Cabinet | Freezer | Kitchen Stove or Oven Range | Microwave Oven | Refrigerator or Refrigeration Equipment | Washing Machine | Water Heater

Contact LRS at 847.381.9300 or send an e-mail with a photo of the item(s) to Service@LRSrecycles.com   for items you are unsure of. Items requiring additional labor and/or equipment to manage are considered a Special Refuse Collection. Examples of Special Refuse Collection items include a sleeper sofa, construction debris item(s), TV console and entertainment center. LRS will provide a cost estimate if we are able to provide the service. LRS does not guarantee collection of every item. 

DIY Construction

Home remodeling waste includes, but is not limited to drywall, plywood, paneling, lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, porcelain fixtures, sod, fencing, concrete, or rocks will require special pickups. Residents will need to schedule service for these items and call to receive instructions on how to best prepare them for collection. Estimates will be provided, and items will be charged by the yard.

 

Carpeting: 2 rolls per week in lieu of bulk item. Must be rolled, taped or tied and no more than 4ft long, 2 ft in diameter and 50lbs 

 

Dumpster Services

LRS has expanded our temporary services division to create an easier customer experience. These temporary services include portable restroom rental and dumpster roll-offs of all sizes to contain your construction debris.

Contact us today to discover all the ways Lakeshore can make your waste removal even easier, no matter the project.

  • LRS bills quarterly in advance
  • Invoices will be billed to the Property Owner
  • Invoices will be mailed to the service address unless another address is provided
  • E-mail billing and auto-pay options are available
  • Residents will be able to create an online account once they have an open LRS invoice
  • Instructions on how to enroll in auto pay and create and online account can be found below
  • Mail payments to:

LRS

PO BOX 554884

Detroit, MI  48255-4884

New Years Day                             Independence Day                                     Christmas Day

Memorial Day                               Thanksgiving Day                                       Labor Day

 

Holiday service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected.

For more information, questions and to arrange for services, please call LRS Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at 847.381.9300 or email Service@LRSrecycles.com.

 

Improperly prepared materials placed for collection will not be collected.

 

How do I clean my cart?

Fill the cart with hot water and a capful of vinegar or grease-cutting dish soap. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and rinse. Once the cart has been thoroughly rinsed, set the cart out with the lid open in the sun to dry.

 

What if I need my cart replaced?

Carts that are broken due to damage incurred during the collection are reported by the driver for replacement at no charge. Residents are encouraged to contact LRS if they notice damage to the cart during the collection process to request a replacement cart.

 

If damage occurs to the cart due to other reasons, please contact LRS to request a replacement cart.

 

Is this considered garbage?

Latex paint

Latex paint is considered regular garbage, but it must be completely dried, with the lid off so the driver is able to see inside the can. Dry latex paint by leaving lid off or open and/or mix kitty litter until the paint is completely absorbed. Do not place out for collection until the paint is completely dry.

 

Alkaline batteries

Alkaline batteries are considered regular garbage and should be thrown into the garbage. It is always recommended that tape be used on each end of the battery and placed into a plastic sandwich bag when disposing of them.

 

How do I report a missed pickup?

If your waste, recycling, or landscape waste is not collected on the service day by 6 pm, please contact LRS by calling 847.381.9300 or e-mailing service@lrsrecycles.com

 

Please include your address and what service was missed.

 

You can also reach out by submitting a support request  in the top right-hand section of this webpage.

North Barrington

Village of North Barrington: Solid Waste & Recycling Collection

LRS is proud to be the preferred waste and recycling partner for North Barrington. 

In addition to being the exclusive residential waste and recycling hauler for North Barrington, many North Barrington homeowners are currently in need of dumpster rental, on-site storage, portable bathrooms and street sweeper services. LRS is here to help. We have the most professional and affordable dumpster rental, on-site storage, portable bathrooms and street sweeper services available in North Barrington. We offer many different services that all can be customized to meet whatever residential needs you may have.

North Barrington Collection Guidelines

  • Service will include, at no charge, a 95-gallon toter for both garbage and recycling.
  • Seniors may choose between 95-gallon toter or a 45-gallon toter
  • Solid waste and recycling will be picked up on Tuesdays
  • All solid waste materials must be placed at the curb for collection by 6:00 a.m. the day of your scheduled collection, but not before 6:00 p.m. We cannot guarantee a specific time the driver will be at your home.
  • Garbage and recycling must be placed by the drive and at least 5 feet away from Stationery objects (basketball hoops, mailboxes, vehicles. Etc.).

  • BULK LEAF VACUUMING: available for an extra fee, please call to schedule.

Recyclable Materials

Paper

Newspaper and insertsMagazine catalogs & phone booksOffice paper notebooks
Computer printoutsHanging file folders (remove metal & trash it)Pastel sticky notes
Glossy brochuresIndex cardsGreeting cards
StationeryFax paperManila folders
EnvelopesJunk mailChipboard/Paperboard
Cardboard boxesBrown paper grocery bagsPaperback books
  • NO used paper plates or pizza boxes, or fluorescent paper (they contaminate the paper stream with food, dye, or plastic coating) If the pizza box top is clean you can tear it off and recycle it.
  • NO paper towels, tissues, or napkins, which are not recyclable because the fibers are too small to reuse (please compost them with kitchen food scraps if possible)
  • NO Shredded Paper – Loose shredded paper causes major sorting problems in the Recycling Facilities
  • NO frozen food boxes, which are made of a hybrid of paper and plastic, and are not wanted by paper mills
  • NO paper cups, which are also made of a hybrid of paper and plastic rendering them unrecyclable

Aluminum Cans & Foil

  • Aluminum cans
  • Aluminum foil
  • Pie plates and trays

Cartons

  • Milk, Soup
  • Cardboard Egg Cartons
  • Juice cartons & boxes
ALL CONTAINERS, BOTTLES OR CANS MUST BE THOROUGHLY RINSED BEFORE PLACING IN RECYCLING CONTAINER

Steel/Tin Cans

  • Food cans and lids
  • Metal paint cans and lids
  • Empty aerosol cans

Glass Bottle & Jars

  • All colors are accepted
  • NO window or auto glass, bakeware, ceramics, mirrors, light bulbs, coffee pots or drinking glasses

Plastic Containers

  • Plastic bottles
  • Plastic tubs
  • Plastic jugs
  • NO plastic bags or plastic film (plastic wraps, sandwich bags, freezer bags, tarps)
  • NO plastic utensils or plates (plastic wraps, sandwich bags, freezer bags, tarps), cups, lids or straws
  • NO candy wrappers, cereal bags, potato chip bags, or snack bags
  • NO empty motor oil, pesticide, or chemical bottles
  • NO Styrofoam, polystyrene (do not put in curbside bin)

Food Scrap Composting

  • Year-round food organic recycling will be available

What Can be Composted?

  • Pet waste (including cat litter)
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Leftovers, Kitchen scraps (including coffee grounds and filters)
  • Breads, grains, pasta, cereal
  • Meats, poultry, seafood (including shells and bones)
  • Dairy and eggs (including shells)
  • Plants and greens (including pumpkins)

1.How to Collect Food Scraps

  • Collect food scraps in your kitchen collector (Waste containers are available for purchase. Call LRS for more information at 844-NEED-LRS .
  • NEVER use plastic bags
  • NO biodegradable bags, paper only

2.Empty Daily

  • YEmpty food scraps into your 32-gallon, lined with a kraft or yard waste bag

3.Set Out

  • Set your 32-gallon food scrap container at the curb or back door on your regular collection day

North Barrington Yard Waste Collection

  • Yard waste (also known as landscape waste) season is April 1st through November 30th, every year.
  • Optional yard waste collection will occur weekly, same day as trash day. Subscription/Stickers program.

Resident Owned Containers & Biodegradable Yard Waste Bags

  • Residents may use a waste container marked with an “X” or “YARD WASTE.” Residents may also use biodegradable lawn, landscape, or yard waste bags. Containers or bags may not exceed the 50-pound weight limit each.

Yard Waste Container

  • Yard waste may be placed neatly at the curb in waste containers. If using your own container for yard waste materials, it must have two handles and not exceed 35 gallons or 50 pounds when full, for safety reasons.
  • Residents may rent a 95-gallon cart for yard waste collection.

Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag

  • Yard waste may be placed in a biodegradable “Kraft” style or alike paper bag designed specifically for the collection and disposal of yard waste. Bags may not exceed 50 pounds in weight.

Brush Bundles or Twigs

  • Brush bundles tied in biodegradable twine may not exceed 4’ (feet) in length, 4” (inches) in width and 50 pounds. Tree limbs may not exceed 4” (inches) in diameter. Unbundled brush will not be collected.
  • Please note that sod, dirt, rock, whole trees, limbs greater than 4 inches and stumps are not part of the weekly yard waste program

Christmas Tree Collection

  • Christmas Trees will be collected the first two weeks of January at no additional charge
  • All decorations, stands, etc. must be removed from the trees to be collected.
  • DO NOT place trees in plastic bags, if placed in a plastic bag it will not be collected.

Larger Bulk Items

  • One bulk item per week will be allowed for pick up at no additional charge
    • A bulk item is considered an item the resident would take with them if they moved out of the resident (couch, mattress, small table, etc.).
  • All bulk items must be at a weight that is manageable for one person to lift (not drag)
  • Smaller items can be placed inside the cart.

Billing & Invoice Options

Invoices are sent in advance on a quarterly basis for services. Payments are due 30 days from the date of the invoice. Late fees will apply for payments received late. As nearly all costs associated with providing the service increase on a regular basis, rates are increased on an annual basis every July.

Auto Payment Option

LRS offers an auto-pay option for residents who choose to establish this method of payment. Once you receive an invoice from LRS, you may choose this option. If you would like to elect for auto pay, you may do so by going to Payments@LRSrecycles.com. You will be asked to create a username and password.

Mail Payment

If you need assistance, please call or email LRS Customer Service for assistance with paperless billing, paying your bill or registering for auto-pay at 844-NEED-LRS or Service@LRSrecycles.com

Mccullom Lake

Village of McCullom Lake Residential Garbage, Recycling and Yard-Waste Collection Program

LRS provides Village of McCullom Lake with services for garbage, recycling and yard waste. LRS offers many other services for its residents including electronic waste events, leaf vacuuming events, organic food scrap compost service, portable restrooms, and large open top construction style containers.  We are proud to be a partner in your community!

 

For more information on the required scheduling collection for specific items or material types, please click on one of the tabs below.

Tuesday is the service day in the Village of McCullom Lake. All garbage, recycling and yard waste will be collected between the times of 6AM and 7PM on your collection day. Service times are subject to change.

 

Village of McCullom Lakes residents have the option to choose from a 35, 65 or a 95-gallon trash container to be delivered to their home. For recycling, LRS offers a 65 gallon or a 95-gallon container to be delivered.

LRS Trash Bin Sizes

Residents using this program can rent an additional garbage cart for a monthly fee. Please contact LRS to do so.

 

Any requests for changes in services should be communicated to LRS customer service.

Backdoor Service 

Residents that utilize the unlimited household subscription program may also elect to use the backdoor trash service option. Garbage and Recycling ONLY will be serviced at the top of your driveway. This is an additional monthly service.  

LRS provides one cart for recycling at no charge for each household. Recycling is serviced on the same day as trash and on a one truck pass. The same truck that services your trash, has a split body to collect recyclables as well. Additional recycling carts are available upon request to customer service. Contact LRS customer service for more information or with questions regarding recycling.

 

    • Recyclables are collected on the same day of the week as the garbage and yard waste
    • You are to use the LRS issued cart first for recycled materials
    • There is no limit to the amount of acceptable recyclable items that can be placed out for collection, provided they are properly prepared and contained
    • LRS suggests using a cardboard box as a makeshift bin and placing all broken down materials in the ‘bin’ if needed
    • Please MARK the additional box or container used as RECYCLE so the driver can clearly see it
    • Plastic bags with recycling material will not be accepted
    • Shredded paper is not considered recyclable material, please contact the customer service department for further disposal options
    • Rental recycling bins are available upon request to customer service

Yard waste is collected seasonally beginning on April 1st through November 30th on the same day as garbage and recyclables. LRS also allows organic food scraps to be mixed into yard waste during the season.

What is Considered Yard Waste?

Yard waste is garden trimmings, branches, and brush under two inches (2”) in diameter not exceeding 4’ in length, leaves, flowers, tree droppings (crabapples and pinecones), garden plants, vines, weeds, grass clippings and yard trimmings.

What are considered acceptable food scraps?

Bread, cereal, coffee grounds, dairy, eggshells, eggs, fruits, grain, pasta, shells, vegetables.

What are unacceptable food scraps?

Bones, diapers, fats, glass, grease, liquids, meat, metal, oil, packaging, paper plates, pet waste, plastic, poultry, seafood, service ware, shells, and Styrofoam.

Approved yard waste containers and bags

Residents can elect to use biodegradable kraft bags or personal containers labeled yard waste. Containers must be 35-gallons or smaller, weighing less than 50lbs when full. Brush and branches must be bundled and tied with biodegradable twine or string (no metal). Each bundle must be no longer than 4’ in length, 2’ in diameter, with no individual branch being greater than 2” in diameter and weighing no more than 50lbs.

 

95-gallon yard waste bins are available for a small monthly rental fee. Please contact LRS to do so.

Fall Leaf Vacuuming

Three times per year, LRS will provide leaf vacuuming services to the Village of McCullom Lake. Residents who elect to participate in the fall leaf vacuuming should rake loose leaves to curb/street side. Any leaves in ditches or farther than 3’ from street and not at least 3’ from obstructions will not be collected.

 

Please contact customer service to inquire about upcoming dates for leaf vacuuming.

Christmas Trees

During the first two weeks of January, LRS will collect non-artificial Christmas trees (free of any tinsel, ornaments, or lights) as organic material.  Trees can be left loose (never in bags) in the area where you have regular service for trash and recycling.  Due to snow and ice, trees may not always be picked up on your service day as our drivers and trucks will be in the village all month for pickups.

 

Following the first two weeks of January, Christmas trees are taken as bulk items. Please read below for additional information regarding bulk item collection

Bulk items (that do not fit into your garbage cart) are collected loose on your regular day of service. Residents are allowed one free bulk item per service day, and anything additional would need a prepayment and prescheduling to be removed. If an item exceeds 50lbs, or does not fit in the trash cart, residents need to call LRS to schedule a special pickup. If a bulk item is considered hazardous, unacceptable for landfills or deemed unacceptable to take as garbage, the item(s) will not be taken.

 

Mattresses and box/bed springs must be enclosed in a plastic mattress cover and taped securely shut. Plastic mattress covers may be purchased at retail outlets such as Walmart, Lowes, Menards, Home Depot, and storage unit facilities. Packaging wrap or trash bags cut up and taped around to cover a mattress or box spring are also acceptable options.

 

Each additional bulk item is required to be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) is banned from the landfill (cannot go into the regular garbage).

 

LRS provides home collection of E-Waste for residents that have LRS waste and recycling collection on the third week of March. This service provides a more convenient and simple way to responsibly manage electronics that are banned from the landfill. There is no charge for this service, though there is a limit of 5 items and up to 1 TV or monitor. Please contact LRS customer service for the most up to date information on curbside e-waste dates. Residents are also able to drop off any e-waste at 1350 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda, IL.

Examples of E-Waste

Computers | Computer Monitors | Televisions | Printers | Keyboards | Fax Machines | VCR’S | Portable Digital Music Players | DVD Player | Video Game Consoles | Computer Mouse | Scanners | Digital Converter Boxes | Cable Receivers | Satellite Receivers | DVD Recorders | Small-Scale Servers

“White Goods” are appliances that contain CFC, HCFC, PCBs, mercury switches or other hazardous components (refrigerators, air conditioners, humidifiers etc). These items will be taken but will need to be free of the above referenced material and required to be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS customer service.

Examples of White Goods or Appliances

Air Conditioner | Clothes Dryer | Cook Top & Cooking Plate | Cooker or Bakers Oven | Dishwasher | Drying Cabinet | Freezer | Kitchen Stove or Oven Range | Microwave Oven | Refrigerator or Refrigeration Equipment | Washing Machine | Water Heater

If you are unsure of any items that may require service, contact LRS at 844.633.3577 or send an e-mail with a photo of the item(s) to Service@LRSrecycles.com. Items requiring additional labor and/or equipment to manage are a Special Refuse Collection. LRS provides special pick-ups or special collections for large amounts of garbage from a move-out or a flooded basement or large clean outs. LRS will provide a cost estimate if we are able to provide the service. LRS does not guarantee collection of every item.

DIY Construction

Home remodeling waste includes, but is not limited to drywall, plywood, paneling, lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, porcelain fixtures, sod, fencing, concrete, or rocks will require special pickups. Residents will need to schedule service for these items and call to receive instructions on how to best prepare them for collection. Estimates will be provided, and items will be charged by the yard.

Dumpster Services

Residents also have the option of ordering a construction style, open top (roll-off) dumpster from LRS. Click Here to learn more about having an open top dumpster delivered.

 

LRS has expanded our temporary services division to create an easier customer experience. These temporary services include portable restroom rental and dumpster roll-offs of all sizes to contain your construction debris.

 

Contact us today to discover all the ways LRS can make your waste removal even easier, no matter the project

  • LRS bills quarterly in advance
  • Invoices will be billed to the Property Owner
  • Invoices will be mailed to the service address unless another address is provided
  • E-mail billing and auto-pay options are available
  • Residents will be able to create an online account once they have an open LRS invoice
  • Instructions on how to enroll in auto pay and create and online account can be found below
  • Mail payments to:

LRS

PO BOX 554884

Detroit, MI 48255-4884

New Years Day                                                Independence Day                                         Christmas Day

 

Memorial Day                                                  Thanksgiving Day                                            Labor Day

 

Holiday service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected.

For more information, questions and to arrange for services, please call LRS Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at 844.633.3577 or email Service@LRSrecycles.com.

 

Improperly prepared materials placed for collection will not be collected.

How do I clean my cart?

Fill the cart with hot water and a capful of vinegar or grease-cutting dish soap. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and rinse. Once the cart has been thoroughly rinsed, set the cart out with the lid open in the sun to dry.

What if I need my cart replaced?

Carts that are broken due to damage incurred during the collection are reported by the driver for replacement at no charge. Residents are encouraged to contact LRS if they notice damage to the cart during the collection process to request a replacement cart.

 

If damage occurs to the cart due to other reasons, please contact LRS to request a replacement cart.

Is this considered garbage?

Latex paint

 

Latex paint is considered regular garbage, but it must be completely dried, with the lid off so the driver is able to see inside the can. Dry latex paint by leaving lid off or open and/or mix kitty litter until the paint is completely absorbed. Do not place out for collection until the paint is completely dry.

 

Alkaline batteries

 

Alkaline batteries are considered regular garbage and should be thrown into the garbage. It is always recommended that tape be used on each end of the battery and placed into a plastic sandwich bag when disposing of them.

 

How do I report a missed pickup?

If your waste, recycling, or landscape waste is not collected on the service day by 6 pm, please contact LRS by calling 844.633.3577 or e-mailing Service@lrsrecycles.com

 

Please include your address and what service was missed.

 

You can also reach out by submitting a support request  in the top right-hand section of this webpage.