Garbage

Village Funded Garbage Pickup Program

The village pays for the basic cost of the refuse and recycling disposal program. Special pickups, additional cart rental, back-door pickup, or other unique services fees are the responsibility of residents. Arrangements for any extra services must be made by contacting Lakeshore Recycling Systems directly at (844) 633-3577. If you have any questions, call the Engineering and Public Works Department at (847) 895-7100.

New Residents

Existing Homes/Resale

Residents do not need to contact the hauler to set up garbage service; it is automatically set up by the village. If there are not hauler provided garbage carts and you would like garbage carts from the hauler please fill out the "Service Enrollment or Change Request form" on the LRS Website, or call LRS customer service at 844-633-3577.

New Construction

Call the Engineering and Public Works Department at (847) 923-6612 to get your home setup for garbage service.

Five-Day Pickup Schedule

Schaumburg Service Days Map

Residents are encouraged to view the map below for the service day boundaries:

Interactive garbage and recycling map 

Simply enter your address in the search and press enter.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems Customer Service Phone Number: (844) 633-3577

Additional questions about refuse or recycling can be directed to Schaumburg Engineering and Public Works Dispatch at (847) 923-6612. Residents are strongly encouraged to visit the Sustainability section to find out about additional recycling and disposal opportunities available throughout the year.

Holidays

Monday through Friday's collection will be delayed by one day if any of the following holidays falls on or before the regular pick up day. Friday services will take place on Saturday.

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Curbside by 7am

Materials may not be set out before 6pm the night before pickup from April 1 to Sept. 30, and by 4pm from Oct. 1 to March 31. Materials must be placed at the curbside by 7am the morning of collection. Carts are to be placed at the curb in the parkway or on driveway aprons only. Carts in the street or bike lane create a hazard in violation of the Village Code of Ordinances and is prohibited.

The waste hauler will not return to pick up late set-outs. If items were out before 7am, but were not picked up, LRS Customer Service may be contacted at (844) 633-3577.

Wheeled Cart Program & Storage

Wheeled Carts with Lids

After the initial transition period, any requests to exchange or receive a new garbage and/or recycling cart will result in a $25 movement fee per cart by Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). Those with requests are asked to contact LRS Customer Service at (844) 633-3577 to coordinate the exchange or delivery of carts.

The LRS blue carts are made out of a heavy durable plastic. The wheels allow easy transportation to and from the curb. The lids keep garbage, recycling, and odors in while keeping the critters out. Lid color and label designates cart type.

Outside dimensions of the wheeled carts:

Cart Storage

Residents have the option of storing their garbage and recycling carts/containers three different ways:

• Inside the garage
• Behind the home
• Next to the home with screening.

If containers will be stored next to the home with screening, the village provides several ways in which residents can screen their carts, including using a semi-open fence or lattice partition, wing-wall or landscaping. Please view the Garbage and Recycling Brochure for more information.

Yard Waste (Organic Composting)

Residents have the option to rent a 64 or 96 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 LRS Customer Service at (844) 633-3577 to order Yard Waste (Organic Composting) carts. This cart is only available for single family residences. 

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 the Kraft yard waste 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
• For removal of garbage cans or recycling bins no longer used, please label “Take for Garbage”
• Code Compliance questions call (847) 923-3700
• Additional questions? Contact Engineering and Public Works Dispatch at (847) 923-6612

Refuse Containers & Preparation

• Durable metal, plastic cans with handles, or sealed impervious bags may be used to place refuse at the curb.

• Carts are to be placed at the curb in the parkway or on driveway aprons only. Carts in the street or bike lane create a hazard in violation of the Village of Code of Ordinances and is prohibited.

• Check with your homeowners’ association for specific rules concerning the type of containers you can set at the curb

• Containers may not exceed 33 gallons.

• Refuse containers, garbage bags, and yard waste bundles may not exceed 50 lbs.

• Up to two cubic yards of materials (i.e., 6'x3'x3') from “do-it-yourself” scale remodeling projects will be collected from each household, each week.

• Loose materials must be placed in containers like other garbage, or securely tied in bundles not exceeding 4 ft. in length and 50 lbs.

• Quantities of remodeling debris exceeding two cubic yards and large, awkward or heavy items are subject to special pickup requirements or charges. Call LRS Customer Service at (844) 633-3577 for specific instructions.

• Carpet and padding must be cut into widths not exceeding 4 ft. and tied into rolled bundles; total weight should not exceed 50 lbs.

• Window and patio door glass must be broken out and placed into a box clearly labeled “broken glass.”

• Window or door frames must also be disassembled and placed in a box or with other garbage.

• Grills and gas powered equipment must have fuel tanks removed and emptied. The empty tanks are to be placed in the trash separately.

• Toilets (two piece) must be separated into two parts.

• Mattress and box-springs must be wrapped in plastic and placed by the curbside on collection day. Queen and King size mattress should be set out first week and box-springs the following week. Bags can be purchased at most big box stores.

Restrictions

Types of waste that should NOT be placed out for pick up include:

• Electronics
• Televisions
• Tires
• Antifreeze
• Automobiles
• Unhardened paint
• Batteries
• Pesticides
• Pressurized tanks
• Flammable waste
• Riding lawn mowers
• Gasoline
• Snow blowers
• Motor oil

Explosive and volatile waste will not be collected.

Special Pickup

Residents may call LRS Customer Service at (844) 633-3577 for pricing and to schedule a pickup for appliances.

Additional Service Rates

LRS Additional Services

Sign-up for additional services on the LRS Services page. If you have any questions regarding billing or additional services, please call LRS Customer Service at (844) 633-3577.