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LRS Named to Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 List!
LRS has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 list, recognizing the organization as one of the 50 fastest-growing companies headquartered in the Chicago
LRS Acquires Titan – Environmental Recycling & Disposal And Moen Transfer Station
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), a Midwest independent waste, recycling and portable services provider, has acquired Environmental Recycling & Disposal (Environmental) and Moen Transfer Station, a
LRS Announces Grand Opening Of The Exchange
LRS announces the grand opening of The Exchange, a state-of-the-art material recovery facility (MRF) revolutionizing waste management and recycling practices. The new facility is in
LRS opens 25-tons-per-hour MRF in Chicago
LRS has opened a $50 million Chicago MRF, giving the independent garbage and recycling company the ability to serve all parts of the Chicagoland area.
Beverage makers help fund Chicago recycling facility
Funding for a new $50 million materials recovery facility in Chicago includes an investment from the American Beverage Association.
LRS opens new material recovery facility in Chicago
The plant will have an initial processing capacity of 25t per hour, with hopes to improve this to 35t.
LRS Announces Grand Opening of The Exchange, a Revolutionary Material Recovery Facility Pioneering a New Era of Sustainable Waste Management and Recycling
LRS announces the grand opening of The Exchange, a state-of-the-art MRF revolutionizing waste management and recycling practices. The new facility is located in the Stockyards
LRS Opened State-of-the-Art Material Recovery Facility
Lakeshore Recycling Services (LRS) announced opening of new state-of-the-art material recovery facility (MRF) in the company’s 25-acre eco-park in Stockyards neighborhood of Chicago. The facility
LRS opens $50 million MRF in Chicago metropolitan area
LRS has opened The Exchange, a new material recovery facility (MRF). The new facility is located in the Stockyards neighborhood of Chicago. The Exchange has
LRS names new CEO amid growth, leadership changes
Matt Spencer will start in September with experience in leadership roles at WCA Waste and Sweeping Corporation of America.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), a Midwest independent waste, recycling, and portable services provider, announced the addition of two executives to its leadership team.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) Announces Leadership Appointments: CEO and CFO, Leading Company into a Sustainable Future
ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), the leading Midwest independent waste, recycling and portable services provider — is proud to
LRS names new CEO, CFO
Matt Spencer replaces Alan Handley, who served as CEO from 2014 until his departure earlier this year.
LRS acquires Chicago area firm Environmental Recycling & Disposal
The deal brings Environmental’s 10 municipal contracts, including 30,000 residential customers and 4,200 business accounts, into the LRS fold.
Paper Cups Can Now Be Included in Your Recycling Bin
LRS, the city of Chicago’s blue cart recycling service provider for four of its six zones, including the 19th Ward, has expanded its list of