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Posted on: March 19, 2025

Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Resumes in April

Yard waste bags lined up at a curb

LRS will resume seasonal collection of landscape waste on regularly scheduled pickup days beginning April 1st.

Residents are reminded of general guidelines:

  • Landscape waste must be placed in approved biodegradable landscape waste bags or open garbage cans not larger than 32-gallon capacity - no plastic bags or boxes.
  • LRS also offers Yard Waste carts for an additional, small monthly fee.  Please call (815) 770-7550 to request a Yard Waste cart.
  • Brush must be cut to 4-foot lengths and bundled with string or baler’s twine, (no wire or plastic rope) not to exceed 50 pounds.

Questions may be directed to the Public Works Operations Division at 815-748-2040.

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