Refuse Program

Waste Management is the waste removal company for Unincorporated Lake Villa Township. The telephone number is 800-796-9696.

  • HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE – 95 gallon cart service and 65 gallon cart service including recycling is available
  • RECYCLE: Recycling is as easy as taking out the garbage. Items that can be placed in the recycling carts are as follows:
  • ALUMINUM, STEEL (TIN) & BI-METAL CANS – Rinse & Remove Labels, Remove both ends and put inside the can, flatten each can.
  • GLASS BOTTLES & JARS – Rinse and Remove Caps & Rings, Labels are OK.
  • PLASTICS CODES 1 – 7 (Milk, Water, Liquid Laundry, Automotive and Liter Beverage Bottles) Rinse, Flatten if possible and Remove Caps & Rings. Labels OK.
  • NEWSPAPERS AND INSERTS, MAGAZINES, PHONE BOOKS, CATALOGS, JUNK MAIL, CHIPBOARD AND CORRUGATED CARDBOARD – May be tied with twine, but DO NOT put in paper or plastic bags. In case of rain, put out the following week.
  • YARD WASTE – Call Waste Management to request service 1-800-796-9696.

SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE – Subscriptions are an additional charge and billed in full at the beginning of the Yard Waste Season which runs from April through November.

ALTERNATE YARD WASTE STICKER PROGRAM: – Stickers are available at Lake Villa Township Office and Jewel in Round Lake. After purchasing a sticker, residents should affix the stickers to a yard waste bag or can.

AT YOUR DOOR – HOME PICKUP FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONIC – Call to set up a collection appointment 1-800-449-7587. At Your Door Mailer notruck

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