LRS offers additional services like bulk item collection, spring cleanup, electronic recycling, bulk item collection, white goods collection, organic waste collection, and shredding events.
Dates for each additional service will be announced on the homepage of the Village website, in the weekly E-News, and on the Village’s Facebook and Twitter as they become available. See below for more information.
Bulk Item Collection - Click for More Information
Residents may place one bulk item under 50lbs out for collection each week (excluding additional plastic bags) at no additional charge. More than one bulk item, items heavier than 50lbs, and/or items that do not fit in garbage carts (e.g., additional waste bags, furniture, mattresses, etc.) will require an LRS sticker to be affixed for collection. Lincolnshire LRS stickers can be purchased at Village Hall and Heinen’s in Bannockburn. Stickers can also be used for yard waste. See the curbside composting tab for more information.
Spring Clean-Up - Click for More Information
The Village, in conjunction with LRS, offers residents an opportunity to dispose of household goods that aren’t normally accepted in weekly refuse collection. In 2022, Spring Clean-Up will occur Saturday, April 9. Items must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on April 9, and pre-registration is not required. Items must be a manageable size for one person to lift. There is no limit to the number of items that may be set out. Items must be a manageable size for one person to lift; see specific weight and size restrictions below.
Commonly Disposed Items:
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Small furniture such as chairs and tables
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Carpet and lumber – bundled in lengths not more than four feet long by two feet wide
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Construction debris – not more than one cubic yard and weighing less than 50 pounds
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Plumbing fixtures
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Small vehicle parts – drained of oil and gas
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Wrapped mattresses and box springs
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Empty water softeners
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Extra loose bags of trash
Items Not Eligible for Spring Clean-Up:
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Appliances (White Goods)
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Electronics
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Household hazardous waste
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Curbside Composting: food & yard waste
Find household chemical waste locations near you at the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO). See Electronics Recycling and White Goods Collection information below, and the curbside composting tab for more information on proper disposal of these items.
Additional questions should be directed to LRS at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 844-633-3577. Residents who live in townhomes, private homeowner associations, multi-family units, and unincorporated neighborhoods are not included in the April 9 LRS Spring Clean-Up.
Electronics Recycling - May 28 - Click for More Information
LRS will offer residents curbside electronics recycling 4x/year (quarterly). In 2022, electronic recycling will occur on the following dates:
Residents are required to submit an online request form to confirm their electronic recycling collections. Electronics will not be collected from homes that do not submit an online request form. Requests will be accepted year-round but must be submitted no later than the Thursday prior to the upcoming collection date. If a request is submitted after the deadline, it will be scheduled for pickup during the following quarter.
How to Prepare E-Waste Items for Collection
Small E-Waste Items or One E-Waste Item
Examples: Cell phone or portable digital music player
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Place in a brown paper lunch, brown paper grocery bag, one (1) gallon clear plastic bag, or cardboard box not to exceed 24”x 24”x 24”
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Use dark-colored marker and mark bag/box in large letters as E-WASTE
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Place out at the curb and make sure placement will be noticeable to drivers
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Do not place items in the street
Medium and Large E-Waste Items
Examples: Printer, fax machine, video game console, computer monitor
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Medium and large-sized items do not require any special packaging or marking as they are easily identifiable for drivers, so long as they are not blocked by containers
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Place out at the curb
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Do not place items in the street
LRS may provide a special handling fee estimate for electronic waste exceeding weight or size limitations. Please visit the LRS website, contact LRS at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or 844-NEED-LRS for more information.
Residents who live in townhomes, private homeowner associations, multi-family units, and unincorporated neighborhoods are not eligible for electronics recycling through LRS.
White Goods Collection - Click for More Information
White goods/appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines, and others will be collected at a rate of $25/item. Residents will need to contact LRS at 844-NEED-LRS to schedule this service.
Shredding Events - July 16 - Click for More Information
The Village is pleased to now offer annual shredding events through LRS! The 2022 shredding event will occur at Village Hall on Saturday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents can bring paper products for LRS staff to safely shred and dispose. More information will be communicated as it becomes available. Contact LRS at 844-NEED-LRS for immediate questions or concerns.
SWALCO Community Recycling Programs - Click for More Information
Lincolnshire is in partnership with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) to provide community residents with the following programs:
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Pharmaceutical collection
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Clothing and textile collection
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Shoe reuse program
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Residential electronics recycling
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Food scrap drop-off collection site
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Household chemical waste disposal options
Click here for information on these programs.
