Blue Island trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly street-side; 95-gal trash cart. Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) exclusive residential (contract from Jul 1, 2017). Verified 2026-10-15 · blueisland.org 1, lrsrecycles.com, blueisland.org 2 |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Out by 7:00 a.m. service day (City/Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | 95-gal recycle cart; every other week (map/schedule). Loose, not bagged (transparent bag only if needed; black bags = contaminated). Verified 2026-10-15 · blueisland.org 1, lrsrecycles.com, blueisland.org 2 |
| Bulk | Two bulk items each week free with renewal contract (Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). |
| Contacts | Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) 844-633-3577; Public Works 708-597-8604; City Hall line 708-597-8603. Verified 2026-10-15 · blueisland.org 1, lrsrecycles.com, blueisland.org 2 |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Out by 7:00 a.m. service day (City/Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)).
Where
Street-side / curb per City Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) page; day via Route Map.
Limits
Nov 30 (Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)): ≤35 gal; 60 lbs; leaves in leaf bags or plastic containers (no plastic bags) next to toters on garbage day.
Not allowed
Recycling bans per Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) (Styrofoam, plastic bags, pizza boxes, etc.). Household hazardous waste/e-waste not in regular trash — use Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) programs/City guidance.
Bags
Recyclables loose; yard waste kraft/approved containers — no plastic bags for leaves (City).
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · blueisland.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
City links Holiday Pick Up Schedule; Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) 2026 calendar observes New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving.
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- Trash
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) exclusive residential (contract from Jul 1, 2017). Weekly street-side; 95-gal trash cart. Day by Blue Island Route Map (City/Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)). Serviced 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; carts out no later than 7:00 a.m. (City + Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) municipal pages). Invoiced through City.
- Recycling
- 95-gal recycle cart; every other week (map/schedule). Loose, not bagged (transparent bag only if needed; black bags = contaminated). Plastics #1–#7 except #6; no pizza boxes, Styrofoam, plastic grocery bags, etc. (Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)).
- Bulk pickup
- Two (2) bulk items each week free with renewal contract (Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)). 2026 Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) calendar PDF also: weekly service includes up to two bulk items; bulk prep tips (mattress plastic-wrapped, carpet ≤50 lbs / 4 ft, etc.).
- Curbside: when
- Out by 7:00 a.m. service day (City/Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)).
- Curbside: where
- Street-side / curb per City Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) page; day via Route Map.
- Curbside: limits
- Landscape waste Apr 1–Nov 30 (Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)): ≤35 gal; limited to ten kraft bags, 60 lbs; leaves in leaf bags or plastic containers (no plastic bags) next to toters on garbage day. Branch placement after Oct 1 discouraged unless storm damage (City).
- Curbside: brush
- City: bundles ≤4 ft length × 18 in diameter. Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) municipal page: ≤4 ft length, 36 in, 60 lbs — conflict
- Curbside: not allowed
- Recycling bans per Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) (Styrofoam, plastic bags, pizza boxes, etc.). Household hazardous waste/e-waste not in regular trash — use Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) programs/City guidance.
- Curbside: bags
- Recyclables loose; yard waste kraft/approved containers — no plastic bags for leaves (City).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
City links Holiday Pick Up Schedule; Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) 2026 calendar observes New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) PDF reminder carts by 6 a.m. Conflicts with City/Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) HTML 7 a.m. City/Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) pages.
- Hauler
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- Contacts
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) 844-633-3577; Public Works 708-597-8604; City Hall line 708-597-8603
- Find your day
- City Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) page + Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) Blue Island / route map
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: blueisland.org 1, lrsrecycles.com, blueisland.org 2
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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