Yard Waste*

Yard waste collection begins on Tuesday, April 1 and runs through the second full week in December. A special collection period for Christmas trees and greenery will be available throughout the month of January. Your yard waste service day will be on the same day as your garbage and recycling.

Residents may use and place out their own 35-gallon or smaller cans with yard waste, or biodegradable yard waste paper bags free of charge. User-owned cans should be clearly marked as “YW,” and may not weigh more than 50 pounds (this weight limit also applies to paper bags). The bundle size is restricted to 4 feet in length, 2 feet diameter, and no heavier than 50 pounds. Branches cannot exceed 3 inches in diameter.

For larger amounts of brush, residents may take advantage of Brush Collection Program

Organic Composting*

Residents have the option to rent a 65 or 95 gallon wheeled cart with lid to be used for organic waste collection at an annual fee of $36 and a one time $25 movement fee per cart by LRS. This wheeled cart was designed to remove the water from the yard waste to minimize odors. Please call Lakeshore Recycling Systems at (844) 633-3577 to order Yard Waste (Organic Composting) carts.

Acceptable items for compost are:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Bread
• Coffee grounds
• Yard trimmings
• Leaves
• Branches or twigs
• Flowers

Regular garbage, meat, bones, and seafood is not allowed. Residents can continue to use biodegradable yard waste paper bags for yard waste only.

Additional Information

• Cart sizes may be changed at any time for a $25 movement fee
• Residents may rent additional carts
• Residents are allowed to mark their address on the wheeled carts
• Additional questions?
  Direct to Engineering & Public Works Dispatch (847) 923-6612 

*services available to single family homes only