TRASH AND RECYCLING

July 1, 2024 Rate Adjustment

CR&R Incorporated (“CR&R”) provides solid waste services within the City pursuant to an exclusive franchise agreement. In accordance with the franchise 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.

A Proposition 218 Hearing will be held on April 2, 2024. A Proposition 218 Notice was mailed on February 16, 2024 to property owners and customers who receive solid waste services.

The adjusted residential rates are listed below:

Trash Cart Size	Prior Rate Per Month	Rate Adjustment	Rate Effective July 1, 2024
35-gallon	$19.21	$2.65	$21.86
65-gallon	$19.70	$2.65	$22.35
95-gallon	$20.35	$2.65	$23.00

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.