Wauconda trash pickup: cost and carts
Trash service in Wauconda costs about $30 a month ($365 a year) for the usual option (Unlimited Service (95-gallon cart; recycling, yard waste and leaf vacuuming included)); by size, service runs $29 to $30 a month. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems. Billed by: Invoices are sent in advance on a quarterly basis for services..
Pay or manage it
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Service (95-gallon cart; recycling, yard waste and leaf vacuuming included) | $30.41 | $365 |
| Limited Service (65-gallon cart; recycling, yard waste and leaf vacuuming included) | $29.11 | $349 |
| Limited Service (35-gallon cart; recycling, yard waste and leaf vacuuming included) | $29.11 | $349 |
Contract Year 2 rates (from September 1, 2026); rates rise each September 1.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+: lower garbage fee. The LRS contract schedule lists a Senior Citizen Discount of 10% (65 years of age and older). How: Ask Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) for the Senior Citizen Discount.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| September 1 each year | On September 1 of each year, the garbage service charges will increase. |
| Quarterly | LRS sends garbage invoices in advance on a quarterly basis; payments are due 30 days from the date of the invoice. |
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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