Lakeshore Recycling Systems
As of January 1, 2016 Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is Highland Park's waste and recycling hauler for all residential, commercial and multi-family properties. Please visit lrsrecycles.com to read about Lakeshore Recycling Systems.
Service Schedule
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Area |
Primary Day (Once a week) |
Second Day (Twice a week) |
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Southeast Quadrant |
Monday |
Thursday |
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Southwest Quadrant |
Tuesday |
Friday |
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Northeast Quadrant |
Thursday |
Monday |
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Northwest Quadrant |
Friday |
Tuesday |
Please refer to this map to locate your street and quadrant.
Hours of Collection
Collection begins at 7:00 AM Please have your materials ready in their appropriate locations at that time. For the sake of appearance, please put your materials out no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before your scheduled pick-up. Note: Pick-up times will vary with routing changes or extreme weather conditions.
Pricing (effective: April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023)
Monthly Base Fee: $6.16 charged to all Highland Park residents regardless of service.
Service options:
Curbside RFID Volume-based Service:
35 gallon trash $2.50 per service + base fee $7.50
64 gallon trash $5.00 per service + base fee $7.50
96 gallon trash $7.50 per service + base fee $7.50
Backdoor Volume-based Service:
35 gallon trash cart only
$2.50 per service (sticker is required) + $32.50 per month ($25.00 backdoor charge + base fee $7.50)
Curbside Subscription Service: (1) 35g or 65g *trash cart + (1) 35g, 65g, or 95g recycle cart
*Customer may choose a 95g trash cart for an additional premium fee of $5.52 per month
1x per week service $23.97 per month ($16.47 per month + base fee $7.50)
2x per week service $61.50 per month ($54.00 per month + base fee $7.50)
Backdoor Subscription Service: (1) 35g trash cart + (1) 35g or 65g recycle cart
1x per week service $44.01 per month ($36.51 backdoor charge + base fee $7.50)
2x per week service $82.50 per month ($75.00 backdoor charge + base fee $7.50)
Landscape/Organics Service: April 1st – December 15th includes (1)35g cart upon request
Subscription Service $249.20 per season
Volume-based (Sticker) $2.71 sticker per 32g cart, kraft bag, or bundle not exceeding 4ft in length,
24in in diameter and 50lbs in weight
Additional Fees:
Additional Carts: $3.25 per cart per month rental
Extra Waste: $2.50 sticker per 32 gallon bag
Large & Bulky Items: $15.30 per cubic yard – 2yd minimum (prescheduling is required if over 50 lbs in weight)
Appliances: $42.50 per appliance (prescheduling is required)
Construction Debris: $30.60 per yard (prescheduling is required)
Ancillary Services:
Rate for Equipment & Personnel: $135.57/ hour per worker and vehicle
Helpful Links
A list of FAQs have been compiled to help answer any questions in regards to waste, recycling and composting. If you have further questions about waste and recycling programs, please contact LRS at 844.633.3577.
- Compost Program
- Curbside Recycling Information
- Residential Waste and Recycling FAQ
- Commercial Waste and Recycling FAQ
- Residential Guide for Waste and Recycling Collection in Highland Park
- SWALCO and Recycle By City Recycling Guide
Additional Programs
Landscape Waste Collection
The landscape waste program runs from April 1st to December 15th of each year. Service is provided on the same day as refuse and recycling collection. Yard waste is to be placed in a 30-gallon biodegradable paper bag, bundled or placed in a metal or plastic container up to 33 gallons in size. Bags, bundles and containers may not exceed 50 pounds and are to be placed at the curb for collection. Containers must be marked as yard waste. Bundles cannot exceed 4 feet in length and 2 feet in diameter. Branches within each bundle may not exceed 3 inches in diameter.
Annual spring clean-up/ Bulk Item Pickup
Spring clean-up is offered year-round through Lakeshore Recycling Systems’ (LRS) bulk item pickup service. Highland Park residents are permitted to dispose of one bulk item (up to 50 pounds) per pickup on the same day as service and must be placed by the curb. These items do not include white goods, electronics, items over 50 pounds (requiring two employees to lift safely) or construction debris. For these items, Lakeshore Recycling Systems asks customers to call the customer service line at 844.633.3577 or email Info@LRSrecycles.com. Get the word out to neighbors - you don't need to wait for spring to get rid of unwanted items!
Carpet is considered construction debris and must be less than 4 feet in length and 18 inches in diameter. For proper carpet disposal, please call the customer service line at 844.633.3577 to arrange for special pickup.
Mattresses that are placed out for removal should be wrapped and sealed. Shrink-wrapping is optimal, but plastic bags that have been taped together is acceptable too. This will help drivers avoid bed bug issues, and/or mattresses that are difficult to lift due to soaking up rain or water.
The same spring cleanup restrictions apply (No white goods, no electronics, construction debris, items must be under 50IBS). Please call ahead to notify LRS of the bulk item at 844.633.3577.
*If more than one bulk item is left out for pickup you will need to call LRS to receive a quote for removal.
Electronic Recycling Pickup
LRS will collect one large electronic under 50lbs waste item (televisions, monitors, computers, speakers, etc.) or three small electronic waste items (phones, mice, radios, adding machines, etc.) on the first customer collection day of each month. Please contact LRS for information regarding large or small sized electronic waste options at 844.633.3577 or info@lrsrecycles.com.
White Goods
White goods and appliances (washers and dryers, refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, stoves, AC units, hot water heaters, freezers, etc.) are not accepted. If you have an appliance or white good that needs removal, please contact a LRS Service Representative at 844.633.3577 or info@lrsrecycles.com to schedule service. A charge of $42.50 per item will be charged.
Holiday Service
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If a holiday falls on a weekday or Sunday, collection is delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Pick-up will be made on Saturday so that service is back to the normal schedule by the following Monday. Learn more.