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Residential recycling services

If you need information regarding Skokie’s residential waste collection, please contact the Village directly at 847-933-8427.

In a contract that began on June 1, 2016, Skokie residents have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the environment through this comprehensive weekly recycling program. In addition to servicing Skokie residents, LRS is also the Village of Skokie’s franchised commercial waste hauler, which went into effect February 2012. 

Residents are provided with 65-gallon carts for recyclable materials from the village of Skokie. The collection of recyclable materials occurs once a week in residential areas. Please flatten large boxes and place them next to the cart. Please DO NOT mix garbage or landscape waste in the recycling cart.

In curbside collection areas, set out recycling containers by 7a on the day of pickup, but not before 6p the night before collection.

Please be advised that the Village of Skokie still maintains their own waste collection services to residents.

Skokie Residential Trash Service

LRS provides weekly residential recycling service to:

  • Single-family homes
  • Townhomes
  • Duplexes
  • Multi-unit residential homes (up to three-flat and four unit co-op buildings)

Skokie & the environment

LRS is Chicago’s premier leader in comprehensive waste and recycling solutions. We made a bold decision to be eco-friendly and a sustainable business partner to our community. That decision has propelled us to focus on innovative waste management and recycling solutions for Skokie’s 64,784 residents and businesses. We are firmly committed to recycling more and sending less waste to landfills.

Considered “The World’s Largest Village,” we want to keep Skokie, Illinois a clean and recycle-friendly place to live and work. The Skokie Park District has over 240 acres of beautiful land, trails and parks. Our goal is to help keep that land and the entire residential and business areas beautiful and clean. Our roll-off dumpsters, on-site storage, portable bathrooms, mulch and street sweepers are the best in the business! At our recycling and transfer center in Northbrook, we take care of all of your unwanted waste and recycle over 75% of what you bring in. Call us today and find out why we are the Chicago area’s number one waste management service.

Sugar Grove

Sugar Grove refuse, recycling & yard waste collection program

DC Recycling Systems (DC) is honored to be the exclusive service provider for refuse, recycling, yard waste, appliances, electronic waste and household hazardous waste collection and disposal services for Village of Sugar Grove homes. DC is located in Cortland owned by LRS, an independent, privately-owned company headquartered in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Village of Sugar Grove residents receive weekly service for garbage, recyclables and seasonal yard waste. Sugar Grove homes also receive pre-scheduled Home Collection Service for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (E-Waste). These are two separate collections and requests are required for these special collections. There are no additional charges for these services. Please see Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection and Electronic Waste Home Collection sections for information and to submit a request.

Sugar Grove Residential Waste & Recycling

New resident service information

Sugar Grove residents receive service on either a Monday or Tuesday, every week, with the exception of holidays that fall on a Monday or Tuesday. See Sugar Grove Service Day Map to see if you have Monday or Tuesday collection.

Service is billed by the Village of Sugar Grove when you establish water service. New Homeowners who would like new carts for refuse and recycle materials should send a notification by email and include your name, address, phone number and any special notes to Service@LRSrecycles.com or call 844-633-3577.

  • We will provide you with a new 95-gallon refuse cart and 65-gallon recycle cart
    • Carts have wheels with a flip-top, hinged lid
    • Different size options are available upon request (65-gallon, 95-gallon)
    • Please request desired sizes for refuse and recycle with the initial delivery
  • There is no charge for the use of the carts or the initial delivery of carts
  • Delivery fees apply for future exchanges requested
  • Service begins at 6:00 AM. All materials must be placed curbside on the service day to ensure collection
  • If you already have our garbage and recycle cart and would like to use them, you may begin using them immediately. See Cart Maintenance for recommended care.

Refuse (garbage) Collection

Garbage is collected once per week in Sugar Grove with service taking place for homes on a Monday or a Tuesday.  There is no limit to the amount of regular household refuse and garbage that can be placed out for collection on a weekly basis so long as it is properly prepared or placed out in accordance with the requirements for collection.

Service begins at 6:00 a.m. and all items for collection must be placed curbside to ensure collection.

Refuse and Recycle Carts provided by DC must be used for those materials. Personal containers are only to be used for additional refuse or recycling and should be clearly marked for the driver.

Personal Containers used for additional refuse must meet the following requirements:

  • Containers must have two handles
  • Refuse be contained, and fit inside the container, when full
  • Containers may not exceed 32-gallons, or 50 pounds when full
  • May not be branded by a different waste or recycling service provider

Loose Garbage Bags placed out loose for collection may not exceed 30 gallons when full, and must be securely tied.

Bulk Items are large items that don’t fit into your LRS Refuse Cart or Personal Container. Examples of bulk items include carpet/carpet rolls, table, chair, mattress, bed frame, box spring, fixture, large picture or frame, toy.  Please email Service@LRSrecycles.com or call us at 844-633-3577 with your name, address and bulk item(s) the Thursday the week before, if possible. Bulk Items must be a manageable weight for a service driver to lift into bucket or truck, and must not require special equipment or handling.

Some items may require special equipment.  If special equipment is required, we’ll provide a cost estimate for you.  If you’d like to proceed with the special collection service, we offer various methods for payment for your convenience.

Mattresses must be enclosed in a plastic mattress cover or be completely covered in plastic for health and safety reasons. Plastic Mattress Covers are available at hardware stores and other retail outlets like Walmart, Target, Ace, Lowes and Storage Unit Facilities. 

Latex Paint must be completely dried and should be placed in plastic garbage bag. To ensure latex paint is completely dried mix kitty litter, sawdust or oil absorb into the wet paint, and leave the lid off for 48 hours. Latex paint can lids may be recycled so long as the paint is completely dried.

Carpet must be in rolls and tied tightly, not to exceed 4 feet in length, or 18 inches in diameter.  We will collect up to 8 properly prepared rolls of carpet per collection as one bulk item.

Special Collections are available for other items or materials not included in your regular service plan. Call LRS at 844-633-3577 to arrange for an estimate, prepay and schedule collection. We’re here to help!

RECYCLING COLLECTION

A recycle cart and collection service is offered with a recycle cart issued to new homes for no charge and is requested through the Village.  Recyclables are collected on the same day of the week as the garbage and yard waste.

  • Please use the recycle cart provided by DC for recycle materials
  • There is no limit to the amount of acceptable recycle items that can be placed out for collection, provided it’s properly prepared and containerized.

ACCEPTABLE RECYCLABLES

Please be sure to properly prepare acceptable materials before placing them in your recycle cart using the guidelines found in “Additional Recycle Guidelines.”

PAPER

Remove metal clips and rings, notebook spirals, three-ring binders, and industrial size staples. Envelopes with cellophane windows are accepted.

  • Newspaper and inserts​
  • Magazines, catalogs, and phone books
  • Office paper, notebooks, computer print outs, hanging file folders, pastel colored sticky notes (no fluorescent), glossy brochures, index cards, greeting cards, stationery, fax paper, manila folders and envelopes
  • Junk mail
  • Chipboard/paperboard – cereal, cracker, ​tissue, shoe, gift, and 6/12-pack boxes, paper towel tubes, and egg cartons
  • Cardboard boxes must be flattened and cut
  • Brown paper grocery bags
  • Paperback books (no hardcover books)
STEEL/TIN CANS
  • Empty and Rinse, Labels may be left on
  • Food cans and lids
  • Metal paint cans and lids (must be empty and dry, some dried paint residue is fine)
  • Metal lids are recyclable
CARTONS
  • Empty, Rinse, Do not crush or flatten, Leave caps and tabs on
  • Food and Drink Cartons
  • Milk, Soup,​ and Juice
ALUMINUM CANS & FOIL
  • Empty, Rinse, Do not crush or flatten
  • Aluminum cans
  • Aluminum foil (ball clean foil to 2 inches or larger, no flat foil or small balled up foil)
  • Pie plates & trays
GLASS BOTTLES & JARS
  • Empty, Rinse, Labels are ok to leave on
  • All glass colors are accepted
PLASTIC CONTAINERS
  • Leave plastic screw top caps on empty bottles and jars
  • Empty and rinse; lables may be left on
  • Bottles include: Water, soda, juice, laundry detergent, soap/shampoo,​health and beauty products and cleaners
  • Tubs include: Coffee, tofu, cottage cheese, yogurt, margarine tubs, fruit or lettuce
  • Jugs include: Milk and juice
  • Jars include: Mayo, Peanut butter

White Good Appliances: Pick-up requests must be scheduled no later than the Thursday prior to your collection week.

E-mail to Service@LRSrecycles.com  your name, address and phone number along with item to be collected if you have an item shown on the list to the left.  You may also call 844-633-3577 to schedule. LRS will collect one white good per week for no additional charge. 

LRS will also collection one bulk item per week (mattress, chair, table, toy or bike, etc.) for no charge.  LRS recommends advance notification by e-mail but it’s not required. Mattresses and box springs must be taped closed in a plastic mattress cover.

Call LRS (DC) Customer Service at 844-633-3577 if unsure about an item size, weight or if containing chemicals. E-mails are received by LRS Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm and responded to as quickly as possible.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION

There is no limit to the amount of yard waste that can be placed out for collection during yard waste season collection months.  Yard waste season is the first week of April through the last pickup in November, every year.

 

Yard waste materials must be contained in one of the following:

  • 2-ply (or thicker) biodegradable landscape or lawn bags
  • Personal containers may not exceed 32-gallons and marked with an X or YW.
  • Bundles of twigs and small branches will be accepted in twine tied bundles not to exceed four feet (4’) in length and two feet (2’) in diameter.
  • Yard waste will not be collected in plastic bags
  • Containers or bundles may not exceed 50 pounds in weight

ELECTRONIC WASTE

Electronic Waste is collected the first full week of each month with some exceptions as reflected below.  

To schedule collection please submit a request on the right hand section of the page or reach out to 844-633-3577

Accepted Electronic Waste (E-Waste) includes the following landfill banned electronics:

  • Cable Receivers
  • Cellular Phones
  • Computers(desktop, laptop, notebook, tablet)
  • Digital Converter Boxes
  • Digital Video Disc Players
  • Digital Video Disc Recorders
  • Electronic Keyboards
  • Electronic Mice
  • Facsimile (Fax) Machines
  • Portable Digital Music Players
  • Printers
  • Satellite Receivers
  • Scanners
  • Small Scale Servers
  • TV’s and Monitors
  • Videocassette Recorders
  • Video Game Consoles
 
 
 

REQUEST CUT-OFF DATES: Excluding weekends and holidays, requests submitted at least 2 days prior to the next upcoming collection date will be scheduled for the upcoming E-Waste collection. If you are requesting the collection with less than two business days prior to the scheduled collection, your request may be scheduled for the following prearranged E-Waste collection.  If your regular day of collection is  on a Monday or Tuesday, your request should be submitted no later than the end of day Wednesday the week before or first thing Thursday morning.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES and CONTACT INFORMATION FOR E-WASTE HOME COLLECTION

Please review the following guidelines for Electronic Waste Home Collection Service:

  • E-Waste needs to be placed out for collection no later than 6AM on the prescheduled collection date
  • Unacceptable items may be left behind – please call our customer service department to inquire
  • This is an exclusive service provided for Village of Sugar Grove homes only who pay for refuse and recycling service through the Village of Sugar Grove utility bill
  • Residential household E-Waste items only
  • Items not reflected on the list of accepted items will not be collected
  • For further assistance with E-Waste Home Collection, please send an E-Mail: Service@LRSrecycles.com or Call 844-633-3577.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

Household Hazardous Waste is collected quarterly. Submit your request by the deadline below to receive collection on the corresponding week reflected. 

CLICK HERE FOR 2024 COLLECTION DATES

Accepted Household Hazardous Waste Items

  • Aerosols
  • Air Fresheners,
  • Corrosive Acids
  • Corrosive Bases
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fluorescent Lamps
  • Hairspray
  • HID Bulbs
  • Non-PCB Ballast
  • Oven Cleaner
  • PCB Ballast
  • Spray-paint
  • Driveway Sealer
  • Enamel (Combustible Paints)
  • Flammable Solvents/Oils
  • Household Cleaners
  • Mercury Articles
  • Mixed Solvents and Oils
  • Oil Based Paints/Stains
  • Oil, Lead, Urethane, or Chromium Based Paints
  • Resins/Glues/Spray Adhesives
  • Shellac/Varnish
  • Sump Pump Batteries
  • Automotive Chemicals
  • Fertilizers/Weed Killers
  • Gasoline/Diesel
  • Insecticide Bug Spray
  • Lead Acid Batteries
  • Lithium Batteries
  • NiCad Batteries
  • Pesticides/Herbicides
  • Poison
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Used oil filters
  • WD-40

2023 Holiday Collection Schedule for Sugar Grove

  • Memorial Day: Mon, May 29, 2023 (Service delayed one day for Monday and Tuesday collections)
  • Independence Day: Tue, July 4, 2023 (Service delayed one day for Tuesday collection)
  • Labor Day: Mon, Sep 4, 2023 (Service delayed one day for Monday and Tuesday collections)
  • Christmas Day: Mon, Dec 25, 2023 (Service delayed one day for Monday and Tuesday collections)
  • New Year’s Day: Mon, Jan 1, 2024 (Service Delayed one day for Monday and Tuesday collections)

Christmas Tree Collection

Christmas trees will be collected every year during the month of January on collection day beginning on January 2nd through January 31st.

Billing

Service is paid for through the utility bills sent by the Village of Sugar Grove.

Cart maintenance & Replacement​

Cleaning the Cart

  1. 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
  2. Once the cart has been thoroughly rinsed, set the cart out with the lid open in the sun to dry or dry with a towel

Cart Replacement

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 customer service if they notice damage to the cart during the collection process to request a replacement cart.

If damages occur to the cart due to other reasons, please contact DC to request a replacement cart. An exchange fee of $35.00 will apply if requesting a new cart size or to be exchanged due to odor.  Cart exchange requests due to damage not incurred during the collection process will also be subject to the delivery and exchange fee.

Recycling Guides

LRS Recycling Guidelines

Village of Golf Residential Waste & Recycling

Golf & The Environment

With 500 people and just under 200 households, the Village of Golf is small but mighty. The village trusted the team at LRS because we are a locally owned business, with the services of a corporately owned giant. LRS understands that the Golf community is fiercely independent with a dedicated police department, post office and beautiful homes. For almost 20 years, the residents of Golf have trusted us when they require roll-off dumpsters, on-site storage, portable bathrooms, mulch and street sweepers. At our recycling and transfer center in Northbrook, we recycle over 75% of materials and waste brought in. We set the standard in waste management industry, making sure that the Village of Golf receives nothing less than exceptional service and high quality solutions.

As we continue to enhance our services, we are confident that our partnership with the Village of Golf will continue to grow as well. With a recycling mentality, LRS and Golf are working together to create a more sustainable place to live.

Golf Residential Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Program

LRS provides Golf with residential services for garbage, recycling, and yard waste. LRS offers many other services for Golf residents including portable restrooms, and large open top construction style containers.

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 Golf. All garbage, recycling and yard waste should be curbside by 8AM on the collection day. Service times are subject to change.

  • Service includes one (1) 96-gallon cart with wheels and a flip-top lid.
  • Smaller, 64-gallon carts are available upon request to Customer Service.
  • LRS provides each home with unlimited collection of garbage.
  • There is no limit to the amount of garbage LRS will collect (so long as it is properly contained).
  • Contact Customer Service by calling 844.633.3577 to submit a request for a smaller size cart or to rent an additional cart.
  • Items that do not fit inside the LRS cart are to be placed in personal containers or bags.
  • Garbage collection is provided once a week on same day as recycling and (seasonal) yard waste service.
  • Service time of day will vary. Have all materials placed out curbside for collection by 8AM.

Non-LRS Resident Owned Containers

Garbage, receptacles, containers, boxes, plastic bags and individual item guide:

  • Non-LRS containers must have two handles or a grip
  • Garbage must be contained and fit inside the container when full
  • Non-LRS containers may not exceed 33-gallons
  • Loose garbage bags may not exceed 33-gallons, and must be securely tied
  • Bags and containers may not exceed 50lbs when full
  • Service includes one (1) 96-gallon cart with wheels and a flip-top lid.
  • Smaller 64-gallon carts are available upon request to Customer Service.
  • LRS provides each home with unlimited collection of recyclables (so long as they are properly contained).
  • Contact Customer Service by calling 844.633.3577 to request a different size cart or rent an additional cart.
  • Recyclables are collected on the same day as garbage and yard waste (in season).
  • Use the LRS cart for recyclable materials.
  • For any extra recyclables placed out for collection, mark as RECYCLE so the driver can clearly see it.
  • Plastic bags and film will NOT be collected in the recycle cart.

Yard waste is collected seasonally beginning on April 1st through December 15th 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. Service includes one (1) 96-gallon cart with wheels and a flip-top lid. Smaller 64-gallon carts are available upon request to Customer Service. Contact Customer Service by calling 844.633.3577 to request a smaller size cart.

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

Approved yard waste containers and bags

  • 2-ply, biodegradable yard waste bags or personal containers placed out for collection on the service day.
  • Personal cans/containers labeled YARD WASTE and 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, weighing no more than 50lbs.
  • Individual branches must be no larger than 2” in diameter, weighing no more than 50lbs.

Christmas Trees

Christmas trees are collected for no charge from January 2nd through January 26th. We will 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 receive regular service for trash and recycling. Trees are collected on your regular Friday service day. If you require collection after January 26th, prepayment and prescheduling is required.

“Bulk items” are items that are too large to fit into an LRS cart or container. LRS will collect one bulk item per week at no charge. If you have additional items that you would like to have collected curbside, please call Customer Service at 844.633.3577 or email Service@LRSrecycles.com so that LRS can provide you with a quote, as prepayment and prescheduling is required. If a bulk item is deemed hazardous or unacceptable for landfills, that item will not be taken.

Examples of a bulk or large item exceeding the capacity of the LRS garbage cart includes the following: bed frame, box spring (bed), bicycle, chair, love seat/sofa, one part of a sectional couch, mattress, frame, or wall picture. 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 online or at local grocery stores, hardware stores, and storage/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, sleeper sofa (couch with pull out bed) and large entertainment center are considered a Special Refuse Collection. Call LRS if you are unsure if an item requires additional labor or equipment at 844.633.3577 or send a request with a photo of the item(s) by email to Service@LRSrecycles.com.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste or E-Scrap) is banned from the landfill (cannot go in the regular garbage). As a result, E-Waste will not be included with curbside collection. LRS encourages residents to take advantage of the drop-off facilities provided by the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC).

Please contact (SWANCC) at 847.724.9205 for assistance with disposal of any electronic waste.

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 and will not be collected with curbside collection. LRS encourages residents to take advantage of the drop-off facilities provided by Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC).

Please contact (SWANCC) at 847.724.9205 for assistance with disposal of any hazardous material(s).

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
  • Houshold 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 need to be free of the above referenced material. LRS will collect one “white good” or appliance per week. Prescheduling to LRS Customer Service is required. Any additional items requested to be serviced on the same day must be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS. 

 

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 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 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.

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.

Recycling & Organics Guides

LRS Recycling Guidelines
LRS Scrap Guidelines

City of Wheaton

Wheaton Residential Waste, Recycling & Yard Waste Collection Program

LRS provides City of Wheaton residents with services for refuse (garbage), recycling and yard waste. LRS offers many other services for Wheaton residents including electronic waste recycling and disposal, organic food scrap compost service, Annual Recycling Events, 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 number of stickers or scheduling collection for specific items or material types, please click on one of the tabs below.

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GARBAGE SERVICE

Please reference the map or contact customer service to confirm your service day. All garbage and recycling will be collected between the times of 7AM and 7PM on your collection day. Service times are subject to change.

LRS offers wheeled carts for garbage with a flip-top lid and handlebar to throw your refuse in. All carts are equipped with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, in order to verify service. LRS’ RFID technology will track customer pickups and invoice residents based on if the bin was lifted.

LRS provides carts in three different sizes to residents. If you would like to inquire about rates or changing cart sizes, or even adding an additional rental cart, please email Service@LRSrecycles.com or call 844-NEED-LRS and any of our service representatives would be happy to assist (fees may apply). If you wish to change bin sizes, please have the current RFID number of your cart(s) ready. The RFID number can be located on the front belly of the bin in white letters.

                                                  

The City of Wheaton Waste/Organics Sticker is yellow and used for garbage placed outside of the LRS carts like loose bags of garbage, bulk items, yard waste/organics, appliances, and electronics. See each section to learn how many stickers are required for items placed out.

 

Sticker rate (As of October 1, 2024) = $3.49 each

 

Stickers can be purchased at:

  • 7-Eleven: 625 Roosevelt Rd
  • Ace Hardware: 1705 Main St | 90 E Loop Rd
  • Caputo’s Fresh Market: 550 E North Ave, Carol Stream
  • City Hall: 303 W Wesley St
  • DuPage Mini Mart: 238 Gables Blvd
  • Jewel Osco: 2031 N Main St | 30 Danada Square West | 599 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
  • Mariano’s: 625 Main St
  • Pete’s Fresh Market: 151 Rice Lake Square | 800 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn

Recycling is collected on the same day as garbage and yard waste. Carts are available in 35, 65 and 95-gallon. Additional carts are available upon request. Recycling carts are also embedded with RFID technology. If you wish to change bin sizes, please have the current RFID number of your cart(s) ready. The RFID number can be located on the front belly of the bin in white letters. 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

®     Additional rental bin(s) available upon request.

Paper

           ®     Remove metal cops and rings, notebook spirals, three-ring binders, and industrial size staples

           ®     Envelopes with cellophane windows can be accepted

®     Newspaper and inserts

®     Magazines, catalogs, and phone books

®    Office paper, notebooks, computer printouts, hanging file folders, pastel colored sticky notes (no fluorescent), glossy brochures, index cards, greeting cards, stationery, fax paper, manila folders, and envelopes

®     Junk mail

®     Chipboard/paperboard – cereal, cracker, tissue, shoe, gift, and 6/12-pack boxes, paper towel tubes, and egg cartons

®     Cardboard boxes must be flattened and cut

®     Brown paper grocery bags

®     Paperback books (no hardcover books)

 

Steel/Tin Cans

®     Empty and rinse, labels may be left on

®     Food cans and lids

®     Metal paint cans and lids (must be empty and dry, some dried paint residue is fine)

®     Metal lids are recyclable

 

Cartons

®     Empty, rinse, do not crush or flatten, leave caps and tabs on

®     Food and drink cartons

®     Milk, soup, and juice

 

Aluminum Cans and Foil

®     Empty, rinse, do not crush or flatten

®     Aluminum cans

®     Aluminum foil (ball clean foil to 2 inches or larger, no flat foil or small balled up foil)

®     Pie plates & trays

 

Glass Bottles and Jars

®     Empty, rinse, labels are ok to leave on

®     All glass colors are accepted

 

Plastic Containers

®     Leave plastic screw top caps on empty bottles and jars

®     Empty and rinse; labels may be left on

®     Bottles include: water, soda, juice, laundry detergent, soap/shampoo,health and beauty products and cleaners

®     Tubs include: coffee, tofu, cottage cheese, yogurt, margarine tubs, fruit or lettuce

®     Jugs include: milk and juice

®     Jars include mayo, peanut butter

Yard waste is collected seasonally beginning on the first full week of April through the second full week of December 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, 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 is garden trimmings, branches, leaves, flowers, tree droppings (crabapples and pinecones), garden plants, vines, weeds and grass clippings and yard trimmings.

LRS allows organic food scraps to be mixed in with yard waste placed in approved biodegradable landscape waste bags, garbage containers or the LRS yard waste cart. Food scraps are collected with yard waste during yard waste season.

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 cannot be placed in your bin.

Approved Yard Waste Containers or Bags

Landscape waste must be placed in approved biodegradable landscape waste bags or open garbage cans not larger than 35-gallon capacity marked with “YW” or “Yard Waste Only” one sticker per bin/bundle is required.

LRS also offers optional 65-gallon and 95-gallon carts yard waste. These are optional and available for residents to rent for a fee billed quarterly, no stickers would be required.

Please contact LRS customer service if you are interested in renting a yard waste cart.

Christmas Trees

LRS will provide a special collection of Christmas trees for the first two weeks in January. After Jan 14th, 1 sticker per tree is required. 

      ®     Lightbulbs should be completely removed from live trees

      ®     Artificial trees will not be accepted

      ®     Flocked trees, trees with shiners, tinsel, light bulbs, glitter, wire, or plastic or in plastic bags will not be included in this special collection 

Bulk items are items placed outside of your garbage cart or container. Bulk item examples include: couches, tables, chairs, desks, large toys, etc.

  • Bulk items require 5 (five) refuse stickers each
  • Notify LRS for items exceeding 50 LBS or longer than 6’
  • Bulk or large items that do not fit inside an approved waste container or exceed 50 LBS
  • Although not required, LRS does request mattresses & box springs be enclosed in a plastic mattress cover for the safety of our team

(Covers can be found at local hardware, Walmart, Target, Lowes, Storage facilities)

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) items that are banned from the landfill (cannot go into the regular garbage) and collected on the same day as trash, recycling, and yard waste.

 

Accepted 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

 

Will there be a charge for E-Waste services?

The LRS E-Waste curbside collection program is a sticker-based program. The same sticker that is used for garbage and yard waste can also be used for E-Waste. The cost for handling E-Waste varies depending on the item. A different number of stickers will be required depending on how much E-Waste is placed at the curb. Please see the information below:

            ®     One (1) sticker – One small E-Waste item such as a computer mouse or DVD player

            ®     Five (5) stickers – One brown paper bag/paper box or small bundle of accepted items

            ®     Ten (10) stickers – One TV or computer monitor

Please contact customer service if you need help with determining the number of stickers for E-Waste Collection. 

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 and will not be collected with curbside collection. LRS encourages residents to take advantage of the drop-off facility located at 156 Fort Hill Dr, Naperville (630-420-6095).

 

Examples of HHW

       ®     Oil Based Paints, Flammable Oils

o   Oil, Lead, Urethane, Chromium Based Paints, Shellac,
Water or Driveway Sealer, Oil-Based Stain, Varnish

       ®     Pesticides / Herbicides / Fertilizers

o   Poison, Lawn Chemicals, Weed Killer

       ®     Aerosols

o   Spray-Paint, Hairspray, WD-40, Air Fresheners, Spray
Adhesives, Oven Cleaner, Insecticide Bug Spray

       ®     Automotive Chemicals / Fluids

o   Antifreeze, Brake or Transmission Fluid, Gasoline,
Diesel, Motor Oil

       ®     Houshold Cleaners (Acidic/Caustic)

o   Bleach, Ammonia, Muriatic Acids, Pool Cleaners, Drain
Cleaners, Solvents, Paint Stripper or Thinner

       ®     Bulbs / Batteries

o   Fluorescent bulbs, CFL, NiCad, Lithium, Lead Acid, –
Automotive, Marine and Sump Pump Batteries

Some appliances require special handling as they may contain harmful chemicals, or they need to be recycled at a special location.

Examples of Appliances or White Goods:

Air Conditioner | Clothes Dryer | Cook Top and 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

Scheduling Removal of Appliances & White Goods

All appliances/white goods must be prescheduled to LRS by calling customer service.

Will there be a charge for appliance collection?

One (1) appliance requires 10 stickers for collection. Any additional items are requested to be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS customer service.

Contact LRS at 844.633.3577 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.

®              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

®              Mail payments to:

            LRS

            Po Box 4700

            Carol Stream, IL 60197-4700

 

Paperless Invoicing

Residents may opt to receive paperless invoicing by registering online. Go to our Pay Bill link and scroll to “Sign up for Paperless Billing” to enroll today!

 

Auto Payment Option

LRS offers an auto-pay option for residents who choose to establish this method of payment. If you would like to elect for auto pay, you may do so by clicking here to the online portal and either logging in or creating an account.

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 5:00 p.m. or Saturday 7:00 a.m. until noon 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 yard waste are 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.

Recycling & Organics Guides

LRS Recycling Guidelines
LRS Scrap Guidelines

Winnetka

Residential recycling services

In a contract that began on February 1, 2016, LRS services Winnetka residents through our comprehensive weekly recycling program. The Village of Winnetka Public Works provides garbage pickup on the same schedule. LRS’ recycling program provides Winnetka residents with the opportunity to support the community by making a positive environmental impact.

Recycling pickup only occurs at the curb in 95-gallon recycling carts provided by the Village. LRS provides a weekly Street-side Service from 7a to 5p. Please be advised that customers must have carts out by 7a on the day of service.

Effective April 1, the Village will be transitioning from a 4-day refuse and recycling collection schedule to a 5-day refuse and recycling collection schedule. Residents who receive Monday and Tuesday collections will not be impacted by this change.

The refuse and recycling collection schedule will be as follows:

  • Monday: All properties north of Tower Road
  • Tuesday: All properties between Tower Road and Pine Street
  • Wednesday: All properties east of the railroad and south of Pine Street
  • Thursday: All properties west of the railroad between Pine Street and Willow Road
  • Friday: All properties west of the railroad, south of Willow Road

Click here to view the 5-day Collection Map

Winnetka & the environment

LRS vows to provide nothing short of exceptional service to the 12,187 residents of Winnetka, Illinois. As one of the wealthiest suburbs in America, Winnetka residents have earned the right to the best waste management services in Chicagoland. That is why the village chose to partner with us. Due to Winnetka’s proximity to Chicago museums, theatre, sports and business district, Winnetka is a very desirable place to call home. When you factor in how close the Village is to Lake Michigan, it is easy to see why people are very anxious to join the community.

Our dedication to providing top quality dumpsters, on-site storage, mulch, portable bathrooms and street sweepers is completely in line with what Winnetka residents expect in a waste management and recycling provider. Our reputation has been built on a commitment to customer service, expert advice and competitive pricing. As the Chicagoland leader in waste and recycling, we aim to raise recycling standards.   By doing so, we will create a greener place to live in Winnetka and the surrounding communities. Our recycling and transfer center in Northbrook is close by for your ease and convenience.

If you have a project that involves lots of waste and debris, you should call and speak to one of our expert Customer Service Representatives. We will take the time to understand your project and recommend a suite of solutions to ensure it goes smoothly. Once your project is complete, we will bring everything back to our Northbrook recycling and transfer facility and recycle everything that can be recycled. With one simple call you will see why we are the most trusted and respected name in the waste management and recycling industry.

New Organics Program for Commercial Sites

Winnetka Residential Waste Management

Highwood Residential Waste & Recycling

Residential waste & recycling services

In a contract that went into effect on May 1, 2017, LRS provides waste and recycling services to the residents of Highwood. LRS is also the current commercial waste hauler for the City of Highwood, which went into effect January 1, 2016.

Organics program

In addition to standard garbage and recycling removal, this contract includes a year-round organics program (food scrap/landscape). Highwood is one of the first cities in the State of Illinois to offer this service. In this program, food scraps can be co-mingled with yard waste in a separate third cart.

Residents are provided a 95-gallon recycling cart, a 65-gallon garbage cart and a 35-gallon organics cart. Once the organics cart is collected, LRS will transport the organics to be recycled into compost. LRS is proud to service Highwood’s 5,405 residents.

 
Highwood Residential Yard Waste

Highwood & the environment

The land that makes up Highwood, Illinois was originally owned by the Potawatomi Indians, until 1833, when it was ceded to the United States. It was also home to Fort Sheridan, an active training ground during World War 2. The city has flourished since then and has become an attraction for North Shore dining and nightlife.

As we continue to expand and enhance our services we are in a very good position to provide the businesses and residents of Highwood exceptional service. Our roll-off dumpster service, portable bathrooms, on-site storage containers, street sweepers, mulch and recycling and transfer center are all the best in the waste management business.

Compared to other waste management companies, there are a few things that separate us in the eyes and hearts of Highwood residents and businesses.

First, they know they can trust us. For nearly 20 years we have built an impeccable reputation by providing outstanding customers service, fair pricing, on time deliveries and pickups and an unwavering commitment to the environment.

Second, we are a trusted partner. We provide free consultations designed to make sure you have the right suite of services to complete you residential or commercial project. When you call one of our experts they will ask all the right questions which will enable them to give you the best advice.

Finally, we have a strong commitment to the environment and community. We have made significant investments in technology that enables us to separate and sort all the materials brought to our recycling and transfer center. Our investments in machinery that helps us to more efficiently recycle waste and debris, is a clear indication that we are relentlessly focused on green recycling practices.

Please reach out to our dedicated Customer Service Center at 773-685-8811 with any questions. Or, feel free to visit our recycling and transfer center in Northbrook.

Recycling & Organics Guides

LRS Recycling Guidelines
LRS Scrap Guidelines

Glencoe

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

LRS provides Village of Glencoe residents with services for refuse (garbage), recycling and yard waste. LRS offers many other services for Village of Glencoe residents including organic food scrap compost service, leaf collection program, annual clean up days, 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 number of stickers or scheduling collection for specific items or material types, please click on one of the tabs below.

Glencoe Informational Brochure: Click to view or print

Collection day for Village of Glencoe residents will fall on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. LRS has teams on the roads starting at 7am till 4pm on the designated service day. Please have all items to the curb by 7am to ensure service. All garbage, recycling and yard waste will be collected on your scheduled service day. Service times are subject to change.

Village of Glencoe residents may select between two program options for garbage collection. Program options include a refuse curb side program and a refuse top of the drive program. For more information on the program(s) offered, please read below.

Any extra refuse will be taken without a charge but each would need to be in a leak proof metal or plastic container to be serviced (no loose bags).

RESIDENTIAL SERVICE1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025
Once Weekly Curbside$91.31 per quarter
Once Weekly Top-of-Drive$151.92 per quarter
Twice Weekly Curbside$152.62 per quarter
Twice Weekly Top-of-Drive$242.36 per quarter
Combined Yard Waste & Food Scrap Sticker$2.94 per sticker
Combined Yard Waste & Food Scrap Subscription$154.88 annual fee

 

Refuse Curb Side Program

Village of Glencoe residents have the option from choosing from a 35 gallon, 65 gallon or a 95 gallon refuse container. Services can be provided one time a week or two times a week with an upgrade in quarterly costs. Refuse containers would need to be placed at the curb with the handle facing the home no later than 7am the day of collection.

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

Refuse Top Driveway Program

Village of Glencoe residents also have the option to have refuse serviced from the top of the driveway. This also provides the option to have one time a week serviced to two times a week services for an upgrade in quarterly costs. Residents who elect for top of the driveway program may use a 35 gallon trash container, 65 gallon trash container or an independently purchased 32 gallon refuse container (maximum of three) with two handles or a grip and a tight fitted lid. Refuse must be contained and fit inside the container when full and may not exceed 50lbs when full.

Containers will not be collected if resident lives in a gated area or enclosed structure. LRS crews are not permitted to enter homes, garages, porches, or other private property structures to collect refuse.

LRS provides one cart for recycling at no charge for each household. Each household can choose from either a 35 gallon, 65 gallon or a 95 gallon recycling container. 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

Village of Glencoe residents can have combined curbside yard waste and composting services that allows residents to dispose of compostable materials, landscape waste and food scraps in a biodegradable paper yard waste bag or curbside bin between April 1st and December 15th.

There are two options for utilizing this service: sticker-based program and a subscription program with an annual payment. Please note that composting service is available if you do not need yard waste collection.

 

Leaf Collection Program

The Village of Glencoe offers an annual curbside Leaf Collection Program that begins in mid-October and continues through the end of November or later (start and end dates depend upon leaf fall). For the third year, LRS will collect leaves on behalf of the Village.

As you put out leaves for collection, remember the following:

  • Watch the Village’s “News and Headlines” on the website home page for more updates on start and end dates as well as when crews will be in your area.
  • Pile leaves in a row along the parkway in front of your property. Leaf piles in the street are a traffic hazard and clog the storm sewers, which can cause flooding.
  • A long, low row of leaves is better than a single large pile and helps limit the blowing of leaves into the street.
  • Crews will make four to five passes through each neighborhood.
  • Residents who use a landscape contractor are urged to have the contractor remove leaves at the time their yard is serviced (this is often included).

As a reminder, the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers is permitted from March 15 to May 15 and September 15 to December 15. Commercial landscape maintenance contractors may operate from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday to Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Work is prohibited on Sundays and holidays. Contact Public Works at (847) 835-4134 with questions.

 

Yard Waste Sticker Program

Residents, who are not subscribing to the annual combined food scrap and yard waste collection subscription service, must affix blue stickers to each biodegradable paper yard waste bag (no larger than 44-gallons) or bundle of branches/brush. Stickers may be purchased at the Grand Food Center or at Village Hall.

 

Yard Waste Subscription Program

Landscape waste subscribers may place unlimited bags or bundles of combined food scrap and landscape waste material at the curb each week on Wednesdays from April 1 through December 15. The annual subscription fee is included on your quarterly bill and does not require yard waste stickers. To subscribe, contact us at 844-633-3577.

 

Food Scrap Composting Station

The Village also provides a food scrap composting drop-off station for residents, year-round and at no additional cost. The station is located at 320 Temple Court, behind the Public Works Garage and is serviced by LRS. The station is not intended for yard waste and only Kraft paper bags are allowed in the bins. Please do not place any plastic bags in the bins, including “biodegradable” bags.

 

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

 

Approved yard waste containers and bags

  • 2-ply, biodegradable yard waste bags or personal containers placed out for collection on the service day.
  • Personal cans/containers labeled YARD WASTE and 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, weighing no more than 50lbs.
  • Individual branches must be no larger than 2” in diameter, weighing no more than 50lbs.

 

Christmas Trees

LRS will be picking up live Christmas trees every Wednesday for the entire month of January. Any Christmas trees that needed to be removed after the month of January would need to be prepaid and prescheduled to have them removed.

  • Live Christmas trees will be collected on each Wednesday in the month of January.
  • Please remove all hard materials from the tree prior to disposal, including ornaments, nails, stands, etc.
  • All wreaths and roping must be included with normal trash on residents’ normal collection day

Residents must place the trees outside with their trash no later than 7 a.m. To ensure the timeliness and integrity of the schedule, LRS crews will not return for special pickups. Once a street has been completed, trees will not be collected until the following week.

Bulk items (that do not fit into your garbage cart) are collected loose, on your regular day of service with prepayment and prescheduling based on your program. Please see above as to what requirements are part of the program. 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 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 does not provide collection of E-Waste. Please see below where to depose of the material safely:

Examples of E-Waste Accepted by SWALCO

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

For any other e-waste items, please visit Lake County SWALCO, IL | Official Website

Village of Glencoe residents may also use the drop off location that is located:

GLENCOE PUBLIC WORKS (847) 835-4134

320 Hazel Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are common products that are flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive and can be dangerous to the environment when disposed of improperly. LRS does not accept household hazardous waste. Please see the locations below on where to dispose of any HHW.

Examples of HHW Accepted by SWALCO

Paint | Pesticides | Poisons | Cleaning Solvents | Used Oil | Other Automobile Fluids

For any other household hazardous items, please visit Lake County SWALCO, IL | Official Website

Village of Glencoe residents may also use the drop off location that is located:

GLENCOE PUBLIC WORKS (847) 835-4134

320 Hazel Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022

“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 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 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.

The 2025 Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2025. This is an opportunity for residents to dispose of “bulk items” that are not generally included in garbage collection such as furniture, appliances and boxes. However, hazardous waste (paint, gas, chemicals, etc.), electronics (computers, stereos, etc.), building materials (wood, lumber, drywall, etc.), tires, and landscape waste (trees, branches, logs, leaves, etc.) are not included in this program.

Oil-based paint cannot be disposed of with your regular garbage or during Spring Clean-Up. Latex paint can be disposed of with regular trash or during Spring Clean-Up because it is a non-toxic, water-based paint.  You will need to add an absorbent material such as shredded newspapers, kitty litter, sawdust, or waste paint hardener to your latex paint and let it dry out completely in a well-ventilated area and away from children and pets. Once it is dry, put the container with your garbage with the lid off. To learn more about how to dispose of items not accepted with your regular garbage collection service, please view SWANCC’s Green Pages.

Organized by the Glencoe Sustainability Task Force, the Donation and Recycle Drop-Off Event is an effort to divert items that would otherwise go to the landfill on the Village Clean-Up Days for reuse and recycling. The event is at the Southwest Metra Commuter Parking lot.  Local area organizations take assorted items for donations and recycling at different stations, including furniture, bicycles, and building materials. The 2025 Donation and Recycling Drop-Off Event is TBD.

  • 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 4700

Carol Stream, IL 60197-4700

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.

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(Please note that Yard Waste Collection is ALWAYS on Wednesdays.)

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.

Recycling & Organics Guides

LRS Recycling Guidelines
Recycling Guidelines
LRS Scrap Guidelines
Yard Waste and Food Scraps

Evanston

Evanston & LRS

In a contract that began November 1, 2022, LRS serves as the City of Evanston’s commercial waste and recycling hauler. Along with being the City’s commercial hauler, LRS also serves as the waste hauler for all City of Evanston condominiums.

 

LRS has a geographical familiarity along with an understanding of the types of service that the City, its residents, and its commercial customers expect in terms of service standards. Our goal is to exceed those expectations and provide nothing less than exceptional services and high-quality solutions.

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Evanston & the Environment

With nearly 75,000 residents and businesses calling Evanston home and over 23,000 students attending Northwestern University, LRS plays a critical role in keeping this beautiful town green and clean. Given its proximity to downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan, real estate in Evanston is extremely expensive. As you might expect, there are hundreds of businesses and homes being remodeled every year. The residents and businesses of Evanston have come to trust us for all their waste management and recycling needs. They know they will get free and expert advice, honest pricing and on-time delivery. For 20 years, we have worked hard to earn the right to be the trusted residential and commercial waste management partner in Evanston.

 

When you are planning your next home or commercial renovation project, look no further. We provide on-site storage, roll-off dumpsters, street sweepers, mulch, portable bathrooms and top-of-the-line recycling and transfer services. Our closest recycling center is located in Northbrook for your recycling convenience. With LRS, you can trust that your waste will go through an extensive sorting process to ensure we uphold our values in creating a greener place to live in Evanston and all Chicagoland communities.

Evanston businesses have a wide range of service options to choose from including 65/95-gallon carts, 1 through 10-yard commercial containers, and compactor services. Also available for heavier material, construction work and clean-out work are roll-off boxes, which range in size from 10-yard to 30-yard boxes.

Recycling service options closely mirror those offered for waste services. Recycling carts will be available in the 95-gallon size, and commercial containers are available in 1 through 10-yard containers. Of course, should the need present itself, roll-off boxes are also available for recycling projects (wood, masonry, etc.). Evanston businesses are also eligible to take advantage of a 95-gallon cart or a 1yd commercial container serviced weekly at no additional cost to complement their waste services.

 

Accepted & Unaccepted Recyclables

Paper

  • Newspaper & inserts
  • Computer printouts
  • Glossy brochures
  • Envelopes
  • Cardboard boxes
  • Office paper/notebooks
  • Greeting cards
  • Chipboard/paperboard
  • Magazines, catalogs & phone books
  • Hanging file folders (remove metal and trash it)
  • Index cards
  • Fax paper
  • Junk mail
  • Brown paper grocery bags
  • Pastel sticky notes
  • Manila folders
  • Paperback books

Plastic Containers

  • Plastic bottles
  • Plastic tubes
  • Plastic jugs
  • NO plastic bags or plastic film (plastic wraps, sandwich bags, freezer bags or 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, pesticides or chemical bottles
  • NO Styrofoam, polystyrene (do not put in curbside bin)

Aluminum Cans and Foil

  • Aluminum cans
  • Aluminum foil
  • Pie plates & trays

Cartons

  • Milk
  • Soup
  • Juice cartons & boxes

Steel Tin and Cans

  • Food cans & lids
  • Metal paint cans & lids
  • Empty aerosol cans
  • NO utensils, propane tanks, wire hangers or small appliances

Glass Bottles and Jars

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

LRS Recycling Guidelines

Waste and recycling services are only a portion of the services that LRS offers. LRS is one of the largest providers of portable services in the Midwest. We are pleased to offer our customers a wide variety of portable services, including:

  • Portable restrooms (standard units and ADA)
  • Portable hand-wash stations
  • Portable hand sanitizer stations
  • Luxury portable restrooms

Please visit LRSrecycles.com/portable-restroom-solutions for more information.

LRS provides trash only service for Evanston condominiums on Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday. Condominiums that would like additional service or pricing options can do so by contacting us at 844.633.3577 or Service@LRSrecycles.com.

Blue Island

Residential waste & recycling services

In a contract that began on July 1, 2017, LRS serves as the City of Blue Island’s exclusive residential garbage and recycling service provider. LRS provides weekly street-side collection. Each resident has been supplied with one 95-gallon container for trash serviced 1x/ week and one 95-gallon container for recycling serviced once every other week.

Blue Island residents are serviced between 7 am and 6 pm; carts must be out no later than 7 am on the specified service day.

Please be advised that while residential waste and recycling services are invoiced through the City, the customer is directly responsible for any private services. For private services, the customer must initiate account setup and prepay for the service by credit card.


Please refer to the following link for more information:

Holiday Service Schedule
Blue Island Service Map Schedule



Garbage Collection

As part of the City’s renewal contract with LRS, Blue Island residents will now be allowed to place out two (2) bulk items each week. This is in addition to the standard waste that is placed in their waste carts each week.

Landscape waste

Available from April 1 to November 30, LRS provides a simple option for landscape waste collection. Landscape waste is collected street-side. Landscape waste must not exceed 35 gallons and service is limited to ten kraft bags, 60 pounds in weight. Branches must be bundled with biodegradable string/ twine not exceeding four feet in length, 36 inches and 60 pounds.

Single-stream recycling

Having opened Chicagoland’s state-of-the-art single-stream recycling center in 2016, LRS focuses on waste diversion to recycle more and send less waste to landfills. LRS is committed to making the surrounding communities a greener place to live.

LRS has a single-stream recycling center dedicated to sorting and separating recyclables. This 40,000 square-foot facility is designed to handle more than 110,000 tons of high-grade residential and commercial single-stream recyclables, sorting, separating and allocating over 20 tons of waste per hour.

Recycle tips

  • Recyclable plastic items are #1 – #7 except #6.
  • Recycling materials should be loose and not bagged. If you must use a bag, it needs to be transparent. Black bags will be considered contaminated.
  • Containers that have previously stored liquid or food should be emptied. Food and liquid containers do not have to be rinsed unless it was previously filled with a heavy substance. Examples of heavy substance products include tomato paste, peanut butter and vegetable oil.
  • Lids and caps from plastic bottles and glass jars is preferred to remain intact prior to recycling.
  • To limit the amount of space used, break down any cardboard boxes into pieces.
  • The following items are NOT recyclable although they are made from paper, plastic and cardboard
      • Pizza boxes
      • Styrofoam
      • Paper plates
      • Plastic cups (i.e. Solo cups)
      • Paper towels
      • Plastic grocery bags
As we continue to enhance our service areas, we are confident that our partnership with the City of Blue Island will continue to grow as well. With a recycling mentality, LRS and Blue Island are working together to create a more sustainable place to live.

Recycling & Organics Guides

LRS Recycling Guidelines
LRS Scrap Guidelines

Bannockburn

Residential Waste & Recycling Services

LRS began serving as the Village of Bannockburn’s franchised residential waste and recycling hauler on April 1, 2014. LRS provides weekly street-side service or back door service on the designated service day. Carts are serviced from 7 AM to 5 PM and must be out no later than 7 AM.

The designated service day for Bannockburn is Monday. For street-side service, carts must be within 4 feet of the curb or edge of street pavement, in front of the customer’s property. For back door service, a LRS driver will wheel the garbage and recycle carts from the customer’s door to the street and back.

In addition to servicing Bannockburn residents, LRS is also the Village of Bannockburn’s franchised commercial waste hauler, which went into effect May 1, 2015.


Please refer to the following link for more information: Holiday Service Schedule

Bannockburn Residential Waste & Recycling

  • LIMITED TRASH PROGRAM WITH 95 GALLON CART – Cart for recycling in 65 OR 95 GALLONS = $25.94 per month (CURBSIDE) or $50 per month (TOP OF DRIVE)

Stickers are required for loose bags of trash with our limited program.

  • UNLIMITED TRASH PROGRAM WITH 95 GALLON CART – Cart for recycling in 65 OR 95 GALLONS = $33.94 per month (CURBSIDE) or $52.50 per month (TO POF DRIVE)

No stickers are required for loose bags of trash with our unlimited program..

The Village, in conjunction with LRS, is pleased to offer residents an opportunity to dispose of household goods curbside for free, on 1 day every year. Our 2025 Clean-Up day will take place on Wednesday, June 4th.

Commonly disposed materials include: Small furniture such as chairs and tables | Carpet and lumber (bundled in lengths not more than four feet long by two feet wide) | Construction debris (not more than one cubic yard and weighing less than 50 pounds) | Plumbing fixtures | Mattresses and box springs (wrapped in plastic) | Empty water softeners | Extra loose bags of trash | Small vehicle parts (under 50 lbs each & drained of any oil and/or gas).

All goods must be placed at the curb on this day, and must be a size manageable for one person to lift. However, appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste, and landscape waste will not be accepted by LRS.

Some appliances require special handling as they may contain harmful chemicals or they need to be recycled at a special location. Call 844-633-3577 or E-mail LRS Customer Service at Service@LRSrecycles.com to schedule and prepay for a curbside white good collection.

EXAMPLES OF WHITE GOODS OR APPLIANCES:

  • Air Conditioner

  • Clothes Dryer

  • Cook Top and 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

LRS/Bannockburn Waste Stickers are used for garbage or yard waste outside of LRS cart(s), loose garbage bags, bulk items and yard waste bags or non-LRS 33-gallon containers

STICKERS – SOLD OVER THE PHONE AND THEN MAILED OUT, BY CALLING 844-NEED-LRS

Bannockburn residents have the option to put out one bulk item (up to 50 pounds) per pick up on the same service day. Prior to pickup, LRS asks customers to call the customer service line at 844-NEED-LRS and report what the bulk item is. White goods are not included in this service.

Trash: Customers can place extra garbage on the side of the trash cart. Extra garbage must be bagged with a sticker.

Recycling: Customers can place extra recyclables at street-side on the side of the recycling cart. All extra recyclables will be collected at no charge

Available from April 1 to November 30, LRS provides a simple option for landscape waste collection. Landscape waste is collected on Wednesdays at street-side. LRS offers two services for landscape waste.

 

Subscription Service:  Subscription Service provides a flat monthly rate that covers up to ten 35-gallon containers or kraft bags. The 2025 subscription rate is $200. For more than ten kraft bags or containers, a sticker must be affixed onto the additional bags/containers. See the sticker service information below. If you would like to rent a 35-gallon organics cart with your subscription program, the cost in 2025, is $5 per month billed during the season.

Sticker Service:  Sticker Service is a weekly volume-based system where a customer pays for only the quantity of the landscape waste collected. This option is done by the customer purchasing stickers through LRS, which are in turn mailed out within 24 hours, and placing them on a kraft bag or personal can. Bags and cans should not exceed 35 gallons and 50 pounds. Prior to the pickup, the customer must call LRS the Tuesday before service to alert our staff of the requests. Stickers are light blue cost $3 each, in 2025.

For almost 20 years, the 1,583 residents and businesses of the Village of Bannockburn have counted on LRS for all of their roll-off dumpster, street sweeper, portable bathrooms, on-site storage and mulch needs. Our team of professionals will stop at nothing to make sure our clients are set up properly for any project. Our top of the line service and knowledge of the waste management and recycling industry is what has kept our partnership with Bannockburn residents and businesses so strong. Plus, our recycling and transfer center in Northbrook recycles 75% of the materials brought in. With Bannockburn having one of the highest mean home values in the state, we want to keep the town looking as green and clean as possible.

As the Chicago leader in waste diversion and recycling solutions, LRS is proud to service the residents and businesses of Bannockburn. Our focus is to provide you with excellent customer service and sustainable practices.

LRS Recycling Guidelines

LRS Scrap Guidelines

For over a decade, LRS has proudly held a franchise agreement with the Village of Bannockburn by providing refuse, recycling, and organics collection to all commercial properties. If you or your business are looking to set up service or make an update to an existing account, please reach out to us at 844-633-3577 or Service@LRSrecycles.com where we would be happy to assist.

 

Please see options for collection & pricing below: