1. Waste Hauling Update for Unincorporated Lake County

    Lake County established waste hauler agreements with Groot and Lakeshore Recycling Systems that begin on June 1, 2022. The consolidated waste hauler agreements will go into effect in certain unincorporated areas. Additional Info...

  2. Lake County Welcomes $30 Million in Grant Funding from State for Stormwater Infrastructure Projects

    Lake County welcomed Illinois Governor Pritzker to Waukegan to announce and share our gratitude for the initial $30 million to support regional stormwater and related infrastructure projects to reduce flooding for hard hit communities across the county. Additional Info...

  3. Introducing Ride Lake County!

    Today, Lake County joined community partners to celebrate the launch of Ride Lake County, a borderless, countywide paratransit service that provides transportation to anywhere in Lake County for seniors ages 60+ and people with disabilities. Additional Info...

  4. Public Hearing: Cedar Lake Road Realignment

    Everyone is invited to attend a public hearing on May 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Magee Middle School in Round Lake to learn about the proposed improvement plan for Cedar Lake Road between Nippersink Road and Hart in the Village of Round Lake. Additional Info...

  5. Gov. Pritzker Issues Updated Executive Order with New Mask Guidelines

    With COVID-19 positivity rates continuing to decline and the majority of eligible Illinoisans vaccinated, today Governor Pritzker released an updated executive order lifting the mask requirement in most indoor settings. Read more
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Update on Waste Hauling in Unincorporated Lake County

Starting on June 1, Groot Recycling and Waste and Lakeshore Recycling Systems will be providing garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup services to certain unincorporated areas in Lake County. If you live in unincorporated Lake County, view our waste hauling web page for additional information.