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Commercial Waste Services
Current Agreement:
The exclusive hauler for the City’s commercial waste franchise is Lakeshore Recycling Services (LRS). Lakeshore’s agreement is an initial five-year agreement starting on November 1, 2022, and ending on October 31, 2027. There are two optional extensions the City can exercise for three years each.
Eligible Businesses:
Under the City’s franchise agreement, the exclusive hauler for the franchise provides the collection, transportation, and disposal of material collected from:
- Commercial Properties
- Businesses
- Industrial Properties
- Institutional Properties
- Multi-family (six units or greater) Properties
Services and Pricing:
| Container Size | 1x/Week | 2x/Week | 3x/Week | 4x/Week | 5x/Week | 6x/Week | 7x/Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65-gal. | $23.36 | $40.46 | $55.74 | $87.25 | $109.06 | $130.87 | $163.59 |
| 95-gal. | $23.36 | $40.46 | $55.74 | $87.25 | $109.06 | $130.87 | $163.59 |
| 1 yd³ | $41.96 | $78.34 | $109.82 | $147.23 | $185.40 | $223.57 | $272.65 |
| 1.5 yd³ | $49.55 | $87.11 | $122.56 | $161.35 | $202.84 | $245.38 | $294.46 |
| 2 yd³ | $60.49 | $114.88 | $165.10 | $223.40 | $283.55 | $338.08 | $392.61 |
| 4 yd³ | $103.07 | $187.31 | $271.54 | $355.57 | $437.81 | $530.03 | $639.08 |
| 6 yd³ | $166.73 | $303.06 | $436.10 | $578.01 | $714.88 | $817.94 | $970.63 |
| 8 yd³ | $202.97 | $378.38 | $546.45 | $720.82 | $904.55 | $1,014.25 | $1,177.83 |
| 10 yd³ | $240.77 | $444.84 | $649.02 | $859.38 | $1,068.78 | $1,123.31 | $1,363.23 |
All Prices are per month totals; 7 days a week service reserved for absolute necessities
Listed Prices as of November 1st, 2025
Container Sizes:
| Container Size | 1x/Week | 2x/Week | 3x/Week | 4x/Week | 5x/Week | 6x/Week | 7x/Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95-gal. | $0.00* | $21.93 | $41.44 | $85.07 | $119.97 | $150.50 | $183.22 |
| 1 yd³ | $0.00* | $72.11 | $108.17 | $148.32 | $191.94 | $235.57 | $279.18 |
| 1.5 yd³ | $39.95 | $80.71 | $122.15 | $165.78 | $205.02 | $237.75 | $294.46 |
| 2 yd³ | $46.28 | $93.78 | $140.69 | $193.03 | $235.57 | $392.61 | $338.08 |
| 4 yd³ | $90.24 | $183.22 | $272.65 | $368.62 | $458.05 | $545.29 | $648.90 |
| 6 yd³ | $108.98 | $217.99 | $326.96 | $370.55 | $544.98 | $654.16 | $665.26 |
| 8 yd³ | $130.69 | $261.41 | $392.14 | $522.83 | $653.51 | $675.08 | $805.95 |
| 10 yd³ | $149.25 | $298.51 | $447.76 | $597.00 | $746.24 | $896.74 | $1,075.32 |
All Prices are per month totals; 7 days a week service reserved for absolute necessities
Listed Prices as of November 1st, 2025
*Any additional service or number of containers for the free service will receive a bill
All Prices are per month totals; 7 days a week service reserved for absolute necessities
Listed Prices as of November 1st, 2025
Container Sizes:
| Container Size | Refuse Cost/Haul | Recycling Cost/Haul | Cap Tons | Monthly Equip. Rental Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 yd³ | $22.34 | $22.34 | - | $312.96 |
| 2 yd³ | $27.04 | $27.04 | - | $312.96 |
| 6 yd³ | $102.90 | $102.90 | - | $238.70 |
| 20 yd³ | $421.27 | $421.27 | 3 | $525.79 |
| 25 yd³ | $440.45 | $440.45 | 3.5 | $563.37 |
| 30 yd³ | $481.20 | $481.20 | 4 | $563.37 |
| 40 yd³ | $525.49 | $525.49 | 5 | $563.37 |
Exceeding Cap Tons will have a price of $63.25 per tons
Listed Prices as of November 1st, 2024
Lakeshore Recycling Services will collect and remit an administrative fee for services that send material to a landfill. The administrative fee is structured as follows:
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$2.40 per month per cubic yard per refuse container multiplied by the weekly service frequency for the containers
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$1.00 per month per cubic yard size for roll-off containers (Temporary, Permanent, Compactors) multiplied by the number of times the container is serviced each month
Example:
| Service | Fee Amount ($) | # of Containers | Container Size (yd³) | Service Freq. (week) | Admin Fee ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumpster | $2.40 | 2 | 2 | 3 | $28.80 |
| Compactor | $1.00 | 1 | 20 | 1* | $80.00 |
*Service Frequency is extrapolated for entire month so actually 4 pickups counted for
Annual Price Increase:
The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. The charges for the previous 12 months are subject to a set range of adjustment, such adjustment that shall be effective as of November 1st of each subsequent year this Agreement is in effect.
- Cart/Dumpster Service- 2.5-6%
- Compactor- 2.5-3.5%
Record of CPI Increases by Year:
Fuel Rate Price Adjustment:
Should the cost of diesel fuel exceed $6.75 per gallon or be reduced to $6.75 per gallon (strike price), as reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA) on its “Daily Fuel Gauge Report” for Illinois Chicago Metro (https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=IL), during any quarter during the term of this Agreement, the Contractor may adjust the monthly service charge to the customer to reflect the additional cost / decrease in cost of said fuel. Accounts will be notified 30 days prior to any adjustments are done.
This cannot go into effect the first year of the agreement
Other Services:
Resources:
Why Establish a Solid Waste Franchise?
An exclusive solid waste franchise for commercial, business, institutional, and multifamily residential buildings benefits both the City of Evanston and customers. The City established its solid waste franchise on August 11, 2008 and most recently amended it on February 9, 2022. The benefits of having an exclusive solid waste franchise are:
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Lower and standardized collection and disposal costs
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Enable businesses and institutions to increase recycling diversion through on-site assistance and outreach
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Provide recycling service and reduce landfill waste volumes
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Stabilize yearly cost increases for users
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Enforcement of public safety and health laws is greatly enhanced by having a single contractor
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Minimize and more effectively control the flow of heavy equipment on City alleys and streets through the efficient routing of collection vehicles
- Reduction in heavy equipment traffic will lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle exhaust
