Rolling Meadows trash pickup: cost and carts
Trash service in Rolling Meadows costs about $21 a month ($254 a year). Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems. Billed by: City of Rolling Meadows, on the monthly utility bill.
Pay or manage it
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse and recycling (monthly, all cart sizes) | $21.18 | $254 |
The city bills one monthly rate; carts come in 35, 65 or 95 gallons and most residential carts are 65 gallons.
Changing your cart
Call Public Works at (847) 963-0500 or complete the city's survey to request a different cart size.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+: lower garbage rate. The senior discounted rate for residents 65 and over is $18.00 per month, compared with $21.18.
- No extra charge for bulk pickups. Residents will not be charged extra for bulk items or special pickups that are part of the regular collection program.
- Extra cart at no charge. LRS is offering each household one additional refuse or recycle cart at no additional charge.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 90 days from Sept 28 | Residents have 90 days from the transition date (September 28, 2026) to make cart requests. |
Sources
Checked October 30, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.
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