Sanitation & Recycling

Mazon will be transitioning to LRS Waste Management Services

TRANSITION INFORMATION

What Staying the Same?

Collection day will remain Friday
Service will be billed through the Village
Unlimited garbage, recycle and yard waste collection
One bulk item collected per week

What’s Changing?

New LRS carts will be delivered the week of November 25, 2024
Service pickup times will change

LAST SERVICE WITH REPUBLIC SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Republic will remove their carts after the last day of service. If carts have not been removed within 5 days, please contact Republic.

FIRST SERVICE WITH LRS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024

LRS carts will not be serviced until Friday December 6,2024. Republic will not service LRS carts.

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Standard Garbage Collection Guidelines

Weekly garbage collection on Friday
One 96-gallon garbage cart provided by LRS
One bulk item collected per week
All materials must be out by 6AM
Place carts out with the lid opening facing the street and 3 feet away from the recycle cart
Unlimited collection of properly prepares materials

Resident-owned containers for additional garbage guidelines

Containers must be 33-gallons or less
Must have 2 handles
Weight must be under 50 pounds when full

Additional LRS Garbage Carts are available for rent. Please contact the Village at (815) 448-2206 for more information.

RECYCLE COLLECTION

Standard Recycle Collection Guidelines

Weekly recycle collection on Friday
One 96-gallon recycle cart provided by LRS
All materials must be out by 6AM
Place all items loose in the cart
Place carts out with the lid opening facing the street and 3 feet away from garbage cart
Unlimited collection of properly prepares materials
Additional material may be placed in resident owned containers or a box next to LRS cart
Break down large boxed for collection

Additional LRS Recycle carts are available for rent. Please contact the Village at (815) 448-2206 for more information.

YARD WASTE & ORGANICS COLLECTION

Yard waste and organics are collected seasonally beginning on April 1st through the last collection day in November each year, on the same day as garbage and recyclables.

Yard Waste

Serviced weekly in season on Friday
Materials must be out by 6AM
Optional LRS yard waste cart available to rent, contact LRS
Resident-owned containers must be 33-gallons or less, have 2 handles and under 50 pounds when full
Biodegradable paper bags under 33-gallons and 50 pounds
Brush bundles under 4 feet and 50 pounds, tied with biodegradable string
Branches under 4 inches in diameter and no longer than 4 feet in length

LRS Yard Waste Cart

LRS offers a 96-gallon yard waste cart. Contact LRS for more information or to request an LRS Yard Waste cart.

BULK & LARGE ITEM COLLECTION

Bulk items are large items that do not fit in the LRS cart. LRS will collect one bulk item per week for no additional fee.

Bulk Item Guidelines

Collected on Friday with regular garbage collection
Item must be curbside at 6AM
Must be under 50 pounds
Mattresses & Box Springs must be wrapped in a plastic cover and taped securely shut
Up to 8 rolls of carpet collected each week, no longer than 4 feet long and under 50 pounds

Accepted Bulk Item Examples

Mattress, Box Spring, Chair, Table, Section of Sofa, Large Home Décor,

Not Accepted Bulk Items

Car Parts, Tires, Appliances, Building Supplies, Chemicals, Paint

Please contact LRS for items that may require additional labor or equipment.

WHITE GOOD APPLIANCE COLLECTION

Please contact LRS to schedule and prepay $45.00 for an appliance collection.

Accepted Appliances

OBSERVED HOLIDAYS

Holiday service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected.

New Years Day Independence Day Christmas Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Labor Day