Available Services For 60124(plato township)

• Service includes one (1) 96-gallon cart with wheels and a flip-top lid.
• Smaller, 64 and 35-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 6AM.

LRS offers a seasonal subscription yard waste collection program in Plato Township. For residents who wish to participate in this program, enrollment and prepayment to LRS is required.

Yard waste season is April 1st through November 30th of each year. LRS will collect yard waste material EVERY OTHER WEEK on the same day as garbage and recycling. All items must be placed out for collection by 6AM. Please see the Plato Township 2023 Yard Waste Schedule  below to find out which weeks will include yard waste collection. 

What is Considered Yard Waste? 

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

Approved Yard Waste Containers and Bags

Up to (10) ten 2-ply biodegradable yard waste bags 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 should be no greater than 2” in diameter.

Christmas Trees  

Christmas trees are collected for no charge during the month of January. Trees must be free of tinsel, lights and ornaments and can be placed where you receive normal collection by 6AM on the service day.

“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. Any additional items requested to be serviced on the same day must be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS. 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

“White Goods” are appliances that contain CFC, HCFC, PCBs, mercury switches or other hazardous components.  LRS will collect one “white good” or appliance per week in lieu of a bulk item. Any additional items requested to be serviced on the same day must be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS.

Examples of Appliances and White Goods

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

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

LRS provides annual home collection of E-Waste for Plato Township residents. This service provides a more convenient and simple way to responsibly manage electronics that are banned from the landfill. There is no charge for this service, though there is a limit of (7) seven total items. Of the 7 total items, no more than (2) two TV’s or monitors will be accepted.

Examples of E-Waste  

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

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 and additional options provided by Kane County.

Please contact Kane County Recycles at 630.208.3837 or visit Pages   – Kane County Recycles – Home Page (countyofkane.org) 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

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

DIY Construction

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

Dumpster Services

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

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

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

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.

• 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,LLC

PO BOX 4700

CAROL STREAM IL 60197-4700

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

Improperly prepared materials placed for collection will not be collected.

How do I clean my cart?

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

What if I need my cart replaced?

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

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

Is this considered garbage?

Latex paint

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

Alkaline batteries

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

For more information and various drop-off locations available, please contact Kane County Recycles at 630.208.3837 or visit Pages   – Kane County Recycles – Home Page (countyofkane.org)

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.