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Material Recovery Facility
April 29, 2024
Join us on a one-hour tour of our state-of-the-art Exchange Material Recovery Facility
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Recycling Resources
Wondering what you can and can’t recycle? We’ve got answers!
Waste Resources
Not everything can go in your trash bin. If you need to know the items needing to be disposed of as speciality waste, we’ve got you covered!
Paper Cups Can Now Be Included in Your Recycling Bin
Got paper cups? Let’s recycle them! As LRS continues to build a more sustainable future, we’re proud to announce a partnership with the Food Packaging Institute that allows us to accept paper cups for recycling in five Illinois counties:
- Cook
- DeKalb
- DuPage
- Kane
- Lake
This new initiative – effective June 26, 2023 – will allow us to divert more materials away from landfills—a huge win for the environment. So, how can you help? It’s easy. Just make sure there is no food or liquid residue inside your paper cups when putting them in your curbside recycling bin, and please do not include any lids or straws with the cups. As always, thank you for recycling!
The Journey of a Can
Wondering how the cans you drink from make it to your refrigerator? Let us tell you!
Additional Recycling Guides
Dig into our helpful charts and guides to learn the best practices for reducing, reusing, and recycling.
- The Waste and Recycling Process: From customer sorting to the repurposing of materials, this is the template for a healthier planet.
- Going Green is a Choice: Go behind the scenes and see how LRS is taking the lead when it comes to recycling and sustainability.
- What to Compost: This handy visual chart shows you which items can be used for composting—nature’s way of recycling.
- Residential Waste and Recycling Cart Sizes: See the dimensions and sizes of our carts that are available for waste, recycling, and yard waste collection.
Recycling FAQ
To request a recycling service quote for your home or business please click here. You can also call us at 844.NEED.LRS. Please provide your service address, phone number, and details on what service you are looking for. One of our representatives will contact you regarding your request.
Different municipalities might have different requirements on type of containers. To learn more please Contact Us or call us at 844.NEED.LRS. One of our representatives will contact you regarding answering your questions about container type requirements and size of recycling containers.
Different municipalities may have different requirements on what can be collected. To learn more please Contact Us or call us at 844.NEED.LRS. One of our representatives will provide needed clarification and direction on local recycling requirements.
LRS e-waste collection varies according to the specific contracts with each municipality. This service includes special collections for electronics that need different handling compared to regular waste or curbside recyclables. In some cases, customers must submit requests for e-waste collection during specific months. Please check your municipality’s Electronics Collection Schedule and the monthly request deadline. For additional questions on e-waste collection services, please call us at 844.NEED.LRS or Contact Us.
Household hazardous waste (HHW) can be dangerous to health and the environment. It’s often flammable, reactive, corrosive, or toxic. LRS does not have a drop-off facility for HHW, however some municipalities have the option to service HHW. Please see your municipalities website for details. For questions on e-waste service, please call us at 844.NEED.LRS or Contact Us.
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