Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) Transition
The Village’s residential waste and recycling contract with Waste Management (WM) is set to expire at the end of May 2024. Waste Management issued a statement that a contract renewal would include significantly higher rates and no fall leaf vac program. As the Village tries to keep rates down for residents, the Village issued a request for proposal to ensure residents receive the lowest rates and comparable services. With three proposals, the Village Board unanimously approved the contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) as it provided the lowest rates for residents, reliable services including fall leaf vacuum service, and enhanced environmental sustainability. This will be for residential only and those who do not directly pay an HOA for service. Further communication from LRS and the Village will follow in the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition. LRS will begin servicing the Village of Gurnee's residents (waste, recycling and yard waste) beginning the week of Monday, June 3rd.
What’s Happening | Dates | Resident Role |
| New LRS Cart Delivery | May 20 | Be ready to accept the new carts and store until first week of pick up beginning, Monday June 3rd. The contractor will be delivering carts on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th. |
| Last Week of Waste Management Service and Cart Removal | May 28 through | Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 27th. Therefore, the last week of Waste Management pick up begins on Tuesday, May 28th. LEAVE your WASTE MANAGEMENT carts empty at the curb. A contractor will pick up your Waste Management cart. Failure to have your cart empty may result in service issues. |
| First Week of LRS Service | June 3 | Have your Lakeshore Recycling Systems cart ready for first use of weekly collection. |