Northlake trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) citywide Friday (unless holiday). Service window 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; carts out by 7:00 a.m. Friday. Verified 2026-10-15 · northlakecity.com |
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| Curbside | Out by 7:00 a.m. Friday; trucks 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · northlakecity.com 1, northlakecity.com 2 |
| Recycling | Weekly Friday with trash (City/Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) program). Recyclables loose (transparent bag only if bagged; black bags = contaminated). Verified 2026-10-15 · northlakecity.com |
| Bulk | Bulk: Excess-garbage stickers $1.50 each (City Hall + Walgreens on Wolf Rd) for items too large for carts (e.g. Mattress/sofa). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · northlakecity.com |
| Hauler | Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). |
| Contacts | Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) 844-633-3577 / [email protected]; City Hall 708-343-8700; Public Works 708-562-0940. Verified 2026-10-15 · northlakecity.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Out by 7:00 a.m. Friday; trucks 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Where
Curb (street-side yard waste per mirror materials).
Limits
Dec 15; bundles ≤4 ft / 36 in / 60 lbs. E-waste drop-off PW Mon; Fri 7:00 a.m.; 3:30 p.m. (residents only); TVs/monitors sticker $5.
Not allowed
Plastic grocery bags / listed contaminants in recycling. Appliances not at e-waste drop-off. Construction wood/fencing/nailed branches not in City branch pickup.
Bags
Recyclables loose. Yard waste paper bags or stickered rigid — not plastic.
Verified 2026-10-15 · northlakecity.com 1, northlakecity.com 2
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · northlakecity.com
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 | — |
Observed: New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Verified 2026-10-15 · northlakecity.com
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- Trash
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) citywide Friday (unless holiday). Service window 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; carts out by 7:00 a.m. Friday. Missed pickup: Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) 844-633-3577 / [email protected]. Cart sizes Ask the city or your hauler.
- Recycling
- Weekly Friday with trash (City/Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) program). Recyclables loose (transparent bag only if bagged; black bags = contaminated). Not recyclable per City tips: pizza boxes, Styrofoam, paper plates, Solo-type plastic cups, paper towels, plastic grocery bags.
- Bulk pickup
- Excess-garbage stickers $1.50 each (City Hall + Walgreens on Wolf Rd) for items too large for carts (e.g. Mattress/sofa). Mattresses: plastic wrap + sticker. Special bulk: Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) 844-NEED-Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS).
- Curbside: when
- Out by 7:00 a.m. Friday; trucks 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curb (street-side yard waste per mirror materials). City branch pickup: first Monday each month Apr 1–Nov 7; stack cut ends to street; out ≤1 week prior; individual branches ≤6 in dia / ≤8 ft; unorganized piles not taken.
- Curbside: limits
- Yard waste from first garbage pickup in April; paper bags or containers with free “Yard Waste” stickers (PW/City Hall); containers ≤35 gal / ≤60 lbs; no plastic bags. Alternate Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)-facing text (mirror site): Apr 1–Dec 15; bundles ≤4 ft / 36 in / 60 lbs. E-waste drop-off PW Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (residents only); TVs/monitors sticker $5; other corded electronics free (no large appliances/microwaves/oversized copiers). Natural Christmas trees Fridays in January 2026 (City news 2026-01-08) — decorations removed.
- Curbside: brush
- Monthly City branch program: ≤8 ft / ≤6 in dia, stacked. Yard-waste brush rules:
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic grocery bags / listed contaminants in recycling. Appliances not at e-waste drop-off. Construction wood/fencing/nailed branches not in City branch pickup.
- Curbside: bags
- Recyclables loose. Yard waste paper bags or stickered rigid — not plastic.
- 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
Observed: New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Saturday holiday = that day observed. Sunday holiday → Monday observed; garbage picked up Saturday (City wording).
- Hauler
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- Contacts
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) 844-633-3577 / [email protected]; City Hall 708-343-8700; Public Works 708-562-0940
- Find your day
- City Garbage and Recycling (Friday) + Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: northlakecity.com
Bulk: northlakecity.com
Holidays: northlakecity.com
Curbside: northlakecity.com 1, northlakecity.com 2 - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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