Des Plaines is a city located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The zip codes for the city include 60016, 60017, 60018, and 60019. Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is responsible for trash collection in Des Plaines. They provide weekly trash and recycling services based on residents’ locations within the city. Their dedication is focused on maintaining a clean and healthy environment. However, they need residents’ cooperation to perform their duties effectively. Residents are required to follow all trash-related rules and regulations when disposing of their trash, such as placing trash carts on time and in the correct location according to the guidelines provided by LRS.
Des Plaines Trash Schedule
Lakeshore Recycling Systems provides trash and recycling collection services once a week in Des Plaines. If you are unsure about your trash schedule, click the link below. The link includes a city map labeled with days of the week, representing trash collection days based on location.
https://www.desplainesil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/74/637583233942330000
LRS provides one trash/garbage cart to residents of Des Plaines, available in sizes of 35, 65, or 96 gallons, depending on the amount of trash produced weekly. Residents should place all regular trash in the city-issued trash carts and set them at the curbside by 7 AM on their designated collection day to ensure pickup.
Residents are required to follow certain rules for the convenience of the trash collection crew. Do not overfill the cart, and use only closed-lid carts at the curbside. Place your cart in a clear, visible, and accessible location to facilitate easy collection. Leave a clearance of 3 to 5 feet on both sides of your trash cart, and roll it back as soon as possible after 7 PM.
Des Plaines Recycling Schedule
Residents of Des Plaines are provided with single-stream recycling services once a week, along with regular trash collection. Residents receive light blue recycling carts to place their recyclable materials at the curbside on scheduled days. Set your recycling cart at the curbside by 7 AM on the designated day.
Acceptable recycling materials include metal, steel and aluminum cans, paper, glass bottles and containers, plastic bottles, plastic containers, cardboard, household batteries, tires, fluorescent bulbs, and electronic materials like computer and phone equipment. Do not add irrelevant items to the recycling cart, as they will not be collected.
Place only clean, empty, and dry materials in the recycling cart to reduce leakage and spillage. Avoid placing plastic bags in recycling carts, as these are not recyclable and disrupt the recycling process. Use only closed-lid carts to ensure collection.
Des Plaines Bulk Trash Schedule
Bulk trash includes items that cannot fit in a normal trash cart due to size. Acceptable bulk trash items in Des Plaines include broken furniture (such as beds, chairs, and sofas), mattresses, and home appliances like washers, ovens, and refrigerators. These items require special handling and are collected separately from regular and recycling trash.
Residents are provided with bulk trash collection services once a week. Place one bulk item at the curbside on your regular trash collection day. If you have more than one bulk item to dispose of, contact Lakeshore Recycling Systems to schedule additional collection on an upcoming business day. Place your bulk trash at the curbside on the scheduled day for collection.
Des Plaines Yard Waste Schedule
Yard waste is collected on the same day as regular trash and recycling. Yard waste collection is a seasonal service, running from April 1 through the end of November. Set your yard trash cart at the curbside by 7 AM on your scheduled collection day. Place your cart in front of your property at the edge of the street to ensure collection.
Acceptable yard waste in Des Plaines includes tree leaves, branches, grass clippings, shrubs, and tree stems. Prepare yard waste according to the specified rules. Place all tree leaves in compostable paper bags to ensure collection.
If your yard waste includes sticks, twigs, or branches, cut them into 4-foot lengths and tie them into bundles with a diameter not exceeding 18 cm. If you are using a different cart for yard waste, label it as “Yard Trash” so the collection crew can easily identify it.
Des Plaines Holidays Schedule
Certain holidays affect normal trash collection services in Des Plaines, causing a one-day delay. For example, if a holiday falls on Monday, trash collection will shift to Tuesday, and this delay will continue throughout the week. Follow the schedule below to ensure holiday trash collection.
Holidays
| When (Date & Day) | Change in Trash Collection Services Due to Holidays |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2024, Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 27, 2024, Monday |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2024, Thursday |
| Labor Day | September 2, 2024, Monday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 28, 2024, Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2024, Wednesday |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2025, Wednesday |
