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City of Lake Forest Compost and Recycling Center

1381 Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat8AM-5PM
Sun9AM-5PM

Details from this site's Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026. We have not yet checked them against the site's own page.

What to bring here

Grass, leaves, branches, and that limb the storm dropped on your car. Often free for residents.

💡Hours come from the site's Google Maps listing and can change on holidays. Fees, residency rules and what's accepted vary, so call before you load up. Nobody wants to unload the truck twice.

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