TRASH AND RECYCLING SERVICES
 

CR&R

CR&R, Incorporated provides trash and recycling collection services in Lake Forest using a fleet of natural gas vehicles which are environmentally friendly, and have limited wear and tear on City streets. Residents with questions regarding services can visit the CR&R website, or contact customer service at (949) 625-6735.

Remember on Collection Day

  1. Carts should be placed at the curbside no later than 6:30 a.m. on collection day and removed from the curbside within 12 hours after service.
  2. Carts should be placed with the handles and wheels facing towards your home.
  3. Place carts side-by-side approximately 1 foot apart and at least 3 feet from any obstruction (i.e. vehicles, fire hydrants, trees)
  4. Items placed outside of carts will not be collected. Cart lids should be closed. Please do not overload.

Holiday Schedule of Non-Collection Days 

If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, trash will be collected on your normal collection day with no delays. If the holiday falls on a day during the week, collection for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.

Non-Collection Days:

  • New Years Day
  • Memorial Day
  • July 4th
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Need to recycle something? 

It is easy to be green in Lake forest when you reduce, reuse, recycle! Keeping Lake Forest green starts with our residents. By recycling materials residents are contributing to the safety and health of our community for future and current generations. Recyclable items can be placed in your recycling cart or bin. The CR&R Residential Brochure (PDF) contains information regarding the items that can be placed in the recycling containers.

Lake Forest residents can further their commitment to keeping Lake Forest green by reusing materials. Reusable items can be donated or purchased at both Salvation Army and Goodwill locations.
 

Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) are products that are flammable, corrosive, reactive or toxic.They are dangerous to the public and environment. It is illegal to dispose of HHW in any of your automated carts.

Examples of Hazardous Waste Include:

  • Automotive Fluids
  • Cleaning Products
  • Fertilizers
  • Herbicides
  • Medical Sharps
  • Non-empty Aerosol cans
  • Paint and Solvents
  • Pesticides
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Propane

The County of Orange operates year-round drop off centers. The nearest center is located in Irvine. For hours of operation or more information on HHW centers, contact the County of Orange at 714.834.6752 or visit the Orange County Landfills website.

Disposal of Used Oil: Do not dispose of oil or oil filters with regular household trash. You can dispose up to five gallons of used motor oil at a household hazardous waste collection center or a certified oil collection center. See the link above for the location of a HW center near you.

For more information regarding the disposal of used oil please visit CalReycle's Used Oil Recycle Program.

Bulky Items

Items that cannot fit in your automated carts are considered bulky items. Bulky items must be manageable by a two-person crew.

Examples of Bulky Items include:

  • Chairs
  • Couches
  • Desks
  • Excess Green Waste
  • Mattresses
  • Tables

Each residential customer is entitled to 2 bulky item pick-ups free-of-charge per calendar year. A bulky item service may include a combination of 4 large items or 2) bags of material. Additional pick-ups may be arranged for a nominal charge.

Temporary Collections

Larger waste collection containers (from 3 yards to 40 yards) are available for clean-up projects and other disposal needs. For additional pricing details or to arrange for a delivery of a larger container to your residence or business, please call CR&R Customer Service.

Free Recycle Pick Up

If you have large amounts of paper or cardboard we will collect at the curb and it will not count as a bulky pick up. Call Customer Service to schedule at (949) 625-6735.

Carpet Recycling

Did you know carpet can be recycled to make new products? Find the nearest drop-off site at CarpetRecovery.org by entering your address.

Mattress and Box Spring

Discard a used mattress or box spring by visiting  ByeByeMattress.com or calling (855) 700 – 9973.

When purchasing a new mattress, you can also ask the retailer for details regarding a pickup for your used mattress.

 

Medication and Sharps Disposal

Some medications can be disposed of in the trash, however it is important to properly throw medications away so that they do not pose any threats to the environment or people handling the disposed medication. View five easy steps on how to throw away your medications (PDF). It is also important to remember that you should not flush medications down the toilet.

It is illegal to dispose of any home-generated sharps waste in trash or recycling containers. California law mandates that all sharps must be safely disposed of in a heavy-duty, puncture-resistant container with a tight fitting lid. Sharps users have several outlets available to them to learn about appropriate disposal, please visit Orange County Waste and Recycling website.

PaintCare Program: Recycle your Paint

The PaintCare Program will make proper paint disposal more convenient for the public by setting up hundreds of new paint drop-off sites at retailers throughout the State. The non-profit will arrange for recycling and proper disposal of unused paint. Please see the links provided for the nearest location within the Lake Forest area.

View Program Details and Locations (PDF)

What products are covered? (PDF)

E-Waste and Universal Wastes

Electronic Waste (e-Waste) is anything with a circuit board or battery. It is illegal to dispose of e-Waste in any of your automated carts. CR&R will legally dispose of these items for a nominal fee.

Universal wastes are hazardous wastes that contain mercury, lead, cadmium, copper, and other substances hazardous to human and environment health. In general, universal waste may not be discarded in solid waste landfills or placed in any of your automated carts.

Please call CR&R Customer Service at (949) 625-6735 to arrange a curbside pick up of E-waste or Universal Waste.

RESIDENTS

2023 Community Services Commission

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Community Services Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

The Community Services Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public parks and recreational facilities. The Commission also advises the City Council on matters relating to recreational programs and provides advice to the Community Services Department.

This Commission meets the Wednesday after the first City Council meeting of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Commission members pledge upon appointment to represent the overall public good and not that of an exclusive group or interest and will sign an Ethics Policy upon appointment to the Commission. The City assigns a staff liaison to work with the Commission and facilitate communication between the Commission and the City Council.

In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities. Commissioners receive a salary of $59 per meeting, not to exceed $118 per month.

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Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Community Services Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled on the Wednesday following the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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2023 Planning Commission Application

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Planning Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

The City's Planning Commission is a decision-making body tasked with reviewing matters related to planning and development in the City. The Planning Commission consists of five members which are appointed by the City- Council with Commissioners serving four-year terms. Typical projects reviewed by the Planning Commission include applications for new development, proposed changes in zoning or the text of the Municipal Code, as well as review proposed subdivisions of land. The Planning Commission is also responsible for making recommendations to the City Council as to whether a project or action would be consistent with the General Plan.

The Commission meets on the same week in which the City Council holds their first meeting of the month on Thursdays and meetings commence at 6:30 p.m. In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities.

Commissioners receive a salary of $118 per meeting, not to exceed $236 per month.

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Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Planning Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled on the same week in which the City Council holds their first meeting of the month on Thursdays and meetings commence at 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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2023 Traffic and Parking Commission

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Traffic and Parking Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023. There is currently one seat available on the commission.

The Traffic and Parking Commission advises the City Council on issues relating to parking and the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other modes of transportation upon the circulation network of the City. The Commission will provide recommendations related to traffic and parking including, but not limited to traffic and parking related field studies, requests for traffic control devices, requests for permit parking and street sweeping parking restrictions, and other related matters.

This Commission meets the Monday prior to the first City Council meeting of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Commission members pledge upon appointment to represent the overall public good and not that of an exclusive group or interest and will sign an Ethics Policy upon appointment to the Commission. The City assigns a staff liaison to work with the Commission and facilitate communication between the Commission and the City Council. In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities.

Commissioners receive a salary of $118 per meeting, not to exceed $236 per month.

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Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Traffic and Parking Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled the Monday prior to the first City Council meeting each month ar 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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Responsible Pet Ownership

Vet / Clinic:
20780 Lake Forest Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 600-8310
23162 El Toro Frontage Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 837-5222
29040 Portola Parkway, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 380-1255
24301 Muirlands Blvd Ste P, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 837-7660
22377 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 855-9744
3 Rancho Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 581-7979
26741 Rancho Pkwy Suite 105-D, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 354-5201 BlissAnimalHospital.com

Owner Information

City: Lake Forest

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