Please Note: Curbside Collection of Bulk Items Suspended
Begining March 23, 2020, Lakeshore Recycling Systems has suspended the pickup of all bulk items. This means no collection of bulk items like mattresses, furniture, appliances and other large items. This will include large items that don't fit in a bag, can or cart. For more information contact Lakeshore Recycling Systems at 630.581.8650 or email StCharles@LRSrecycles.com
These services are for residents living within the city limits of St. Charles.
Curbside Refuse & Recycling Collection
- Refuse Carts: Refuse carts are available for monthly rental and come in three sizes: 35-gallon, 65-gallon and 95-gallon
- If you would like to change your existing cart size or begin using carts (vs. stickers), please contact Lakeshore Recycling at 630.581.8650 or StCharles@LRSrecycles.com
- Recycling Carts: Recycling collection is free. Lakeshore Recycling Systems provided everyone with a 65-gallon recycling cart.
- To request a different size, contact Lakeshore Recycling at 630.581.8650 or StCharles@LRSrecycles.com.
- Refuse Stickers/Half-Size Bags: If you use stickers or half-size bags, you can buy them at local retailers. (List located to the right.)
- Yard Waste: 65-gallon yard waste carts are available for monthly rental
- Curbside Composting: Beginning April 6, food scraps and other organic composting materials are collected for free on normal refuse collection days. Click here for program details.
- Bulk Items: Pick up of items under 50 lbs. require one sticker per item. White Goods (appliances) under 50 lbs. require one sticker per item
Curbside Refuse & Recycling Collection Schedule
- Monday for residents living east of the river
- Tuesday for residents living west of the river
Holiday Collection Schedule
When scheduled collection falls on one of these holidays, collections are delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
July 4
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
More details about services and costs are also on the Lakeshore Recycling Systems website at www.lrsrecycles.com/stcharles.
Pricing
See pricing below.
Additional Collection Services
- Free bagged leaf collection the entire month of December - this is in addition to regular City services
- Household Battery Recycling - Drop-off container at City of St. Charles Public Works, 1405 S. 7th Avenue, First Floor.
- Electronic Waste Collection
- TVs and monitors - 15 stickers per item
- E-waste (small box under 50lbs) - 5 stickers per bundle
- Single small e-waste item - 1 sticker per item
- Bundled yard waste collection—this service in addition to the City’s current brush and leaf collection programs.
More information about services and pricing is at www.lrsrecycles.com/stcharles.
