Health Department

The Health Department is responsible for Health & Sanitation matters within the Village and enforces all Ordinances and provisions of the Village Code for the protection of public health.

The current Health Officer is Natalie Karney who also advises the Environmental & Health Commission regarding septic variance requests. Email: [email protected]

Permit Application: Modification or Repair for Individual Sewage Disposal System

Waste & Recycling Information

The Village's contracted waste hauler is Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). They are available to answer questions regarding the Village's waste or recycling programs by calling (847) 381-9300.

Solid Waste and Recycling
Landscape and Yard Waste Disposal
Food Scrap Drop Off
Prescription Drugs

LRS rates (as of 9/1/2024):

  • 35 & 65 Gallon Cart Service = $19.11/month or $57.33/qtr
  • 35 & 65 Gallon Cart Service Senior Rate = $16.24/month or $48.72/qtr
  • 95 Gallon Cart Service = $19.67/month or $59.01/qtr
  • 95 Gallon Cart Service Senior Rate = $16.72/month or $50.16/qtr
  • Back Door Service (in addition to the above fees) = $28.14/month or $84.42/qtr (this is added to above fee)
  • Regular Cart Rental = $5.62/month or $16.86/qtr
  • Food Waste Cart Rental = $5.07/month or $ 15.21/qtr
  • Back Door Extra Cart Rental = $11.24/month or $33.72/qtr
  • Extra Yardage Rate = $16.88/per yard
  • Service Change Fee (after first 90 days) = $28.14/per change


Food Scrap Recycling

Collection Year Round 

Did you know you can have ALL your organic waste picked up weekly by LRS? It's easy! They take all organic waste like turkey carcasses, ham bones, kitty litter, animal waste, yard waste etc. year-round. Call LRS at 847-381-9300 for more information and to set up this valuable service.

Let LRS compost your food waste! Visit them on the web at lrsrecycles.com.

 

Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, IL ("SWALCO")

The Village of North Barrington is a member of SWALCO, who has provided this link for the most current information regarding solid waste, recyclable and organics disposal guidelines created by Lake County.

SWALCO Special Materials Collections:

SWALCO will host monthly drop off events at the Gurnee facility to handle high demand items. Only the items below will be accepted. Business waste or unknown/unlabeled cylinders, canisters or containers will not be accepted items. Items are accepted by appointment. To make an appointment, visit swalco.org.

  • Latex Paint (no oil-based paints, varnishes or other)
  • 1 quart or less $2.00 each, 1 gallon $4.50 each, 5 gallons $11.50 each.
  • Single Use and Isobutane Propane Cylinders (small only) $4.25 each.
  • Fire Extinguishers (all sizes, makes and models) $3.00 each.

You may also call SWALCO (Solid Waste Management of Lake County) 847-377-4950.