Residential Services
Braidwood
From Midway to Morris, Plano to Park Forest, LRS knows the needs of the Southwest Side. Our local facility takes pride in putting our customers first. It’s what got us here. Our business philosophy is to build business relationships that last. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us anytime. (815) 725-4555.
BRAIDWOOD SERVICE MAP
The City of Braidwood Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Reference Guide from LRS reflects an incorrect recycling schedule beginning the first week of October through December 2023 for homes serviced on what is referenced as ‘A’ and ‘B’ weeks. The recycle schedule reflected on the City of Braidwood webpage (Resident tab) is correct. Please scroll down to view the correct 2023 Braidwood Recycle Schedule.
Your refuse service day is assigned based on your service address. Use the interactive service day finder below to find your day, If you have any questions about your service, please call our office at (815) 725-4555.
The A & B represent your recycling pickup week. Recycling service is every other week. Refuse and yard waste service is every week. Use the interactive map along withe the recycling calendar to determine your pickup week.
Service Information
Residents will receive a 95-gallon cart. One additional bag of refuse can be placed curbside for pick-up. The additional bag will be considered your bulk item allowance for the week.
Service Schedule
Refuse service is provided weekly.
Container Setout Instructions
Place carts at the curb with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove the same day. Keep carts at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent LRS team members from picking it up.
Set Up New Residential Service
If you are a new Braidwood Resident and do not have established service, please contact the Braidwood City Hall.
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don’t overfill your container – the lid must close tightly.
Acceptable and Unacceptable Materials
Acceptable items include household refuse like organics, liner bags, plastic food containers, cutlery, lids, drink cups, straws, snack food bags, plastic or foil wrappers, aluminum foil, drink pouches, pet hair, broken mugs, dishes, etc.
Unacceptable items include hot or warm bbq coals, flammable items, toxic items, corrosive items, reactive items, liquid paint, pesticides, poisons, cleaning solvents, batteries, used oil, automobile fluids, etc.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
To report a broken or missing cart, please contact us at (815) 725-4555 during normal business hours.
Report a Missed Pickup
To report a missed pickup, please contact us at (815) 725-4555 during normal business hours.
Request an Additional Container
Additional carts are available for rent in 95-gallon sizes for $6.00 per month. To rent additional carts call us at (815) 725-4555.
- Service Information
Residents will receive a 95-gallon cart.
- Service Schedule
Recycling service is provided every other week.
- Container Setout Instructions
Place carts at the curb with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove them the same day. Keep carts at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent LRS team members from picking them up.
- Service Instructions & Limitations
Do not place plastic bags in the recycling cart; fill your cart with loose recyclables or use paper bags to carry items to your cart.
- Acceptable and Unacceptable Materials
Break down cardboard boxes to keep them from getting stuck in your cart. Don’t place plastic bags or liners in the recycling cart.
- Report a Missed Pickup
Call our office during normal business hours at (815) 725-4555 to report a missed pickup.
- Request an Additional Container
Additional carts are available for rent in multiple sizes for $6.00 per month. To rent additional carts, call us at (815) 725-4555. - Please refer to the guide below on Recycling. Consistent recycling is vital for long-term sustainability – we invite you to learn more in the link here.
- Service Information
Residents are allowed to place yard waste in biodegradable kraft type bags or use the provided 95-gallon yard waste cart.
- Service Schedule
Yard waste service is provided weekly between the
week of April 1 through the first week of December. During the months in which yard waste pickup does not occur, residents may use the yard waste cart as an extra refuse cart at no additional charge.
- Container Setout Instructions
Place carts and/or bags at the curb with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove the same day. Keep carts at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent LRS team members from picking it up.
- Service Instructions & Limitations
Branches must be less than 2” in diameter. Bundles must be
tied and less than 4’ in length and 3’ in diameter. Bundles and branches must be less
than 50 lbs.
- Acceptable and Unacceptable Materials
Acceptable items include grass trimmings, leaves, live Christmas trees, twigs, branches, outdoor plants, flowers
Unacceptable items include plastic bags, animal waste, cardboard, concrete, rock, fruits, vegetables, dirt, stone, indoor plants, trees, stumps larger than 3”
- Report a Missed Pickup
To report a missed pickup, contact our office at (815) 725-4555 during normal business hours.
- Request an Additional Container
Additional carts are available for rent in multiple sizes for $6.00 per month. To rent additional carts, call us at (815) 725-4555.
- Service Guidelines
LRS will pickup bulk items weekly. Bulk items must be less than 50 lbs. and reasonably maneuvered by one individual. Residents must schedule pickup for bulk items heavier than 50 lbs. and/or requires more than one person to move.
Schedule a Bulk Item Pickup
For bulk items weighing more than 50 lbs. and/or that require more than one person to move, residents must schedule a pickup by contacting us at (815) 725-4555.
Acceptable and Unacceptable Bulk Item Materials
Acceptable items include furniture, carpet (rolled, tied in 4ft. bundles), mattresses (wrap in plastic), paint (no lid/paint solidified), grills (no propane tank). Unacceptable items include construction, cleanout debris, hazardous waste, auto parts, stumps, riding mowers, tires and items over 50 lbs.
- Dumpster Rental
LRS residential dumpster rental allows you to quickly find the right size dumpster for your project, schedule delivery, and pay, all in just a few clicks.
- White Goods
LRS will pick up one appliance weekly. The white good should be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular service day. Call us at (815) 725-4555 to request pickup 24 hours in advance. Acceptable items include appliances.
- Electronic Waste Recycling
E-waste pickups for the Village of Coal City are available quarterly. You must schedule your pickup at least 24 hours before the pickup day. Additional fees will apply. Televisions and monitors are $35/item- E-waste days occur
the week of Feb 24
the week of May 18
the week of Aug 24
the week of Nov 16
- E-waste days occur
- Annual Spring and Fall Cleanup days
- Holiday Tree Collection
Christmas trees will be picked up on the regularly scheduled service day during January. Trees must be clean of all decorations and lights and not in bags. Trees larger than six ft. must be cut in half. Acceptable items include fresh holiday trees. Unacceptable items include artificial holiday trees.
