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. Qualified Candidates Sought for Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals

    Qualified candidates are sought to serve on the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals, which focuses on zoning in the unincorporated areas of Lake County. Lake County residents who are interested in serving are encouraged to apply by May 31, 2022. Additional Info...

  3. Storm Sewer Improvements Underway in Lake Forest

    Lake County Stormwater Management Commission and City of Lake Forest marked the inauguration of the Burr Oak Area Storm Sewer Improvement Project. Once completed, the project will benefit more than 340 residential properties and businesses in the area. Additional Info...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...
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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.