Refuse & Recycling Collection

Lakeshore Recycling Systems service & cart options:

Prices are based on one (1) refuse cart and one (1) recycling cart.  Prices below effective September 1, 2022.

Collection Day - Tuesday and Wednesday

Lake Zurich collection days with LRS are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please see this map for your collection day.

Senior Discount

A senior discount for those 65+ will be available for Lake Zurich.   See table above for senior discounts.  

Billing

As a results of the transition to LRS, invoicing will be handled directly by LRS.  Your first LRS invoice will be dated September 1, 2022 for services to be fulfilled in September, October, November, and then continue on a quarterly basis in advance as follows:

• Mailed in December for services received in: December, January, February. 
• Mailed in March for services received  in:  March, April, May.
• Mailed in June for services received in:  June, July, August. 

Vacation Hold

Residents are allowed three months’ vacation hold per year but they must call LRS in advance. 

Recycling

All residents determine the size of their recycling cart at no additional fee. All recyclables go in the cart. Sorting is not required.

Curbside Compost Collection

Weekly curbside compost collection (yard and food waste) is included with all service plans at no additional fee. Curbside compost collection runs from April 1st to the second week of December each year.  

If you currently use a can marked with an “X” or labeled “Yard Waste” you may continue using these for both food waste and yard waste. As an option for residents, LRS will provide a container for the collection of food and yard waste for $5 per month. Alternatively, you can use any lidded plastic container (50 lbs. or less) that has handles, or bio-degradable brown paper bags.  

More details on curbside composting and leaf collection. 

Back Door Collection

LRS offers household back-door collection for residents who would like the added convenience of not transporting the carts to the curb each week. This is an optional service at $25 extra per month.

Bulk Item Pick-up

A weekly bulk item is included with LRS  service with a weight of 50 pounds and under. No construction debris. For special bulk item pickup, residents may contact LRS directly.

Per Sticker Cost $3.32

Stickers will only be required for those who choose one of the smaller carts on those occasional days you have more garbage bags than can fit in your cart. All customers with the largest cart size will never need stickers. Curbside composting for food waste and yard waste is included in your service and will not require stickers. 

Appliances

Due to EPA regulations, appliances cannot be disposed in landfills. LRS will collect your old appliances left curbside and properly dispose of them. Customers will need to call LRS in advance to schedule appliance pick-up. $10.00 per appliance.

Leaf Vacuuming

Autumn leaf vacuuming will be available for all of Lake Zurich at no extra charge beginning in mid-October to mid-December. The amount of leaves is unlimited and no bags are required, as all collection will be via vacuum trucks.  More details on curbside composting and leaf collection.  

Electronic Waste Disposal

LRS will offers a once-per-year curbside collection event each July for electronic waste for all residents in Lake Zurich, at no extra charge. This will be on your normal collection day. Limited to one TV or monitor and up to five additional smaller electronic items.

LRS accepts e-waste items dropped off at its facility at 1350 North Old Rand Road in Wauconda. free of charge for Lake Zurich residents. Unlimited items allowed, but only 1 TV or monitor per visit. 

Christmas Tree Disposal

Discarded live Christmas trees placed at curbside will be picked-up at no additional cost for the first two weeks of January.