News
New Unincorporated Franchise Waste Hauling
(Effective June 1, 2022)
Starting on June 1, 2022, Groot Recycling & Waste will provide garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup services to unincorporated areas in the northern half of Lake County.
The new franchise waste hauling resolutions the Lake County Board approved are found below:
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Groot Recycling & Waste Services, Inc.: Northwestern and northeastern quadrants of Lake County
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Lakeshore Recycling Services LLC: Southwestern and southeastern quadrants of Lake County
The waste hauling agreements mean that many unincorporated residents will need to change their current waste hauler to the new waste hauler depending on where they live.
Residents will be given early notice and coordinated assistance to prepare for the transition on June 1.
New Unincorporated Lake County
Permanent Burning Restrictions
(Effective June 1, 2022)
Allowed Under Ordinance
Recreational wood-burning fires that are no larger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’ if used for warming, cooking, and other recreational purposes.
Prohibited at All Times Under Ordinance
Burning garbage, refuse, or construction materials (note that this has been prohibited for many years)
Burning non-woody yard waste, such as leaves and grass.
Restricted Under Ordinance
Burning woody yard waste would be permitted annually between
Nov. 1 – March 31. Woody yard waste generally consists of sticks, branches and tree limbs
New Permanent Open Burning Ordinance (Effective June 1, 2022)
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