首页 Departments Public Works Trash and Recycling TRASH AND RECYCLING New Solid Waste Agreement CR&R Incorporated ("CR&R" provides Solid Waste Service within the City pursuant to an exclusive agreement. After a competitive bidding process, a new agreement with CR&R will begin on July 1, 2025. Stay informed about the roll-out of new programs here! The new solid waste agreement brings exciting updates and improvements for residents and businesses. New Trucks - with collision avoidance, leak detection, and fire suppression systems New Carts and Bins - to be distributed in spring 2025 New Kitchen Countertop Pails - to collect food scraps conveniently in your kitchen New Community Events Two free compost events annually Annual "how-to" compost workshop Annual bulky item drop-off day in addition to two curbside bulky item pickups Annual household hazardous waste drop-off event Two household hazardous waste pickups per year Sharps pre-paid mail-back program Extended holiday greenery recycling program Rate Adjustment In accordance with the new solid waste agreement, the rates for the solid waste service fees may be adjusted to recover increases or decreases in the costs of providing solid waste services. Here is what you can expect next: A Proposition 218 Notice was mailed on February 14, 2025, to property owners and customers who receive solid waste services. A Proposition 218 Public Hearing will be held on April 1, 2025. If passed, the proposed rates will take effect on July 1, 2025. Below is a summary of the proposed residential rates and a full list is available here. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL RATES- FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SERVICE DESCRIPTION CURRENT RATE RATE CHANGE PROPOSED RATE 35-gallon $21.86 $0.27 $22.13 65-gallon carts $22.35 $1.36 $23.71 95-gallon carts $23.00 $2.02 $25.02 Trash CR&R Incorporated provides trash collection services in Lake Forest using a fleet of natural gas vehicles which will lower emissions and be more environmentally friendly, as well as new lightweight commercial recycling trucks reducing wear and tear on City streets. Recycling Recycling is beneficial to both your community and the environment. Not only does recycling prevent pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials, it saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change, and helps to sustain the environment for future generations. Join the City and your neighbors in taking care of our beautiful community by recycling, reducing waste, and re-purposing older items. Head over to our dedicated commercial or residential recycling pages to learn more information about how you can contribute to keeping Lake Forest healthy and green. Commercial Services Read more about guidelines and programs for commercial waste disposal and recycling. Residential Services Read more about residential trash collection dates and guidelines. Food Waste Recycling Learn about proper food waste disposal. Edible Food Recovery Read these guidelines for edible food generators. View franchise agreement documents with CR&R below Franchise Agreement Addendum Term Extension First Amendment Second Amendment New Solid Waste Agreement - Effective July 1, 2025 Solid Waste Agreement PUBLIC WORKS Capital Improvement Projects Expand The Forest Graffiti Removal eLakeForest Maintenance Parking Traffic Trash and Recycling Utility Services Environmental Compliance Volunteers in Parks Eagle Scout Project Process