City of St. Charles Recycling Program
The City’s refuse contractor collects and transports residential recyclables to recycling facilities. These items are accepted for recycling.
Garbage and Refuse
Other Recycling and Waste
Here you can find some local resources for recycling items not included in the City’s refuse contractor-sponsored recycling program. Local programs exist to recycle polystyrene, styrofoam, light bulbs, electronics including televisions, books, motor oil, batteries, and household hazardous waste, and dispose of medical waste and medications.
Commercial Refuse Collection
The City does not contract for collection of commercial refuse. Commercial refuse and recycling services are available through a number of licensed vendors with which businesses may contract independently.
Following is a complete and current list of licensed vendors. Please call the Public Works Office at 377-4405 or email pw@stcharlesil.gov with questions or for more information.
Residential Refuse Collection & Disposal
These services are for residents living within the city limits of St. Charles
City of St. Charles residents may select between two program options for garbage collection. Program options include a refuse sticker program and a refuse subscription program. For more information on the program(s) offered, please read below.
Curbside Composting
St. Charles residents can put food scraps and other organic composting materials out at the curb along with regular yard waste for collection. Lakeshore Recycling Systems, the City of St. Charles refuse/recycling contractor, will pick up the compost material on regular collection days.
How the Program Works
How can I learn more about Lakeshore Recycling and its services?
Lakeshore Recycling Systems is the refuse & recycling contractor for residents within St. Charles city limits.
More information is at https://www.stcharlesil.gov/services/refuse.
Schedule - Curbside Refuse and Recycling Pickup
The Curbside Refuse Pick Up Schedule is as follows for residents living within the city limits of St. Charles:
Residents living east of the river: Monday collection
Residents living west of the river: Tuesday collection
Refuse collection holidays are as follows:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- July 4
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
When scheduled collection falls on one of these holidays, collections are delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems Documents
Where to Buy Waste Stickers and Bags
Stickers for yardwaste bags/refuse and half-refuse bags (20 gallon) can be purchased at the following locations:
Refuse and recycling - containers and stickers
Containers, Bags and Stickers - Pricing
Pricing effective July 1, 2023.
If you would like to change your existing cart size or begin using carts (vs. stickers), contact Lakeshore Recycling at 630.581.8650 or StCharles@LRSrecycles.com. Please note: A $25 container exchange/delivery fee will apply from Lakeshore.
