4 rules for unincorporated Lake County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Lake County IL municipalities contract with private haulers (Groot, LRS, Waste Management, Lakeshore Recycling Systems) for weekly curbside trash and single-stream recycling. Pickup days vary by city; bins must be curbside by 6-7 AM. Illinois Solid Waste Planning Act (415 ILCS 15) and Lake County Solid Waste Plan drive diversion goals.
Lake County IL municipalities require bins placed at the curb or alley with lids closed on collection day. Bins must be retrieved within 12-24 hours and stored out of view of the public right-of-way between pickups. Winter placement must not block plowed snow routes. HOAs in Vernon Hills and Gurnee often impose stricter storage rules.
Lake County IL municipalities offer scheduled bulk item pickup for furniture, mattresses, and white goods through their franchised hauler. Appliances with refrigerant (fridges, AC units) require EPA Section 608 freon evacuation tag. Electronics and household hazardous waste must go to SWALCO drop-offs. Construction debris is excluded.
Lake County IL municipalities mandate single-stream curbside recycling of paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum/steel cans and plastics #1-#5 through SWALCO-coordinated programs. Contaminated bins may be rejected at the curb. Commercial and multi-family recycling required under Lake County Solid Waste Plan. Plastic bags, food waste and styrofoam are not accepted curbside.
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