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Multi-family Services
Multi-family Container Sizes
Our multi-family containers range in size from 2,3,4 and 6 cubic yards with regular weekly service from Monday through Saturday. In addition, 3 and 4 cubic yard split bins are available for locations with limited space to support a recycle program. Special service such as locking containers and roll out service may be arranged to assist with special needs.CR&R also provides service to customer owned compactor containers and self contained compactor units. Service is provided on an on call basis or on a regular schedule of pickups.
Construction/Demolition Box
Our 40 yard Boxes are recommended for large Construction projects and Demolition Waste Hauling. Service is provided on a will call basis or with regularly scheduled pick-ups.Concrete/Asphalt Box
Our 10 yard Concrete/Asphalt Boxes are recommended for projects requiring concrete, asphalt and disposal of all dense material. Service is provided on a will call basis or with regularly scheduled pick-ups.Clean-up Bins
Our 3 yard Clean-up Bins are for tighter locations and smaller projects with limited space. Service is provided on a will call basis or with regularly scheduled pick-ups. -
Contamination and Monitoring
SB 1383 also requires that all service routes be randomly audited on an annual basis. To stay compliant with these California mandates, CR&R will be working alongside the City of Lake Forest to conduct route audits.To reduce contamination, use the guidelines below and examples when sorting landfill, recycling, and organic materials in your carts.
Non-containerization
CR&R and City will enforce a new requirement that prohibit non-containerization of landfill, recyclable, and organic materials.
Please click HERE for more information about the prohibition of non-containerization within Lake Forest.
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How To Effectively Recycle
Please make sure your recyclables items are empty and thoroughly scraped of any contents prior to placing them in your recycling cart. Heavily-soiled recyclables can contaminate an entire truck full of recyclables materials, causing recyclables materials to go to the landfill instead of being recycled.
The following items are recyclable:- Plastics larger than a credit card – These are typically items like large plastic containers or household items that are easy to sort.
- Plastic bottles – Examples include water bottles, soda bottles, and detergent bottles.
- Plastic containers – Items like your yogurt tubs, buckets, and “clamshell” to-go containers (those clear, hinged containers often used for salads or bakery items).
- Plastic labeled with recycling codes #1 through #7 – These are recyclable plastics. Look for recycling codes on plastic containers.
Recycling Tip: Use left-over dishwater to quickly rinse out residue from your recyclables.
Organics Recycling
The City of Lake Forest and CR&R Environmental Services are expanding the city’s Organics Recycling Program, with food scrap kitchen pails, which will be delivered June 2026 to December 2026! Kitchen Food Scrap Pails make organics recycling easy. Simply discard food scraps, coffee grounds, or yard waste into your kitchen pail and empty the contents into your green organics cart.Mixed-use Recycling
To prevent contamination from occurring in your CR&R carts, it is important to identify and remove materials unsuitable for recycling. Please review this section for more information on what’s acceptable and unacceptable for recycling.For questions about what is recyclable, please contact Lake Forest’s Sustainability Specialists at LakeForest-Recycles@crrmail.com.
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Bulky Item Collections
Items that cannot fit in your carts, such as a chair or desk, are considered bulky items and require special pickup. Each multi-family complex is entitled to ten (10) bulky item pickups per trash enclosure up to ten (10) items each pickup.Please note that bulky items much be manageable by a two-person crew.
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Hazardous Wastes
Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) are products that are flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. Due to California’s environmental legislation, it is illegal to dispose of HHW in any of your CR&R containers.Common examples of HHW include:
- Cleaning products (e.g., shower/floor cleaners, ammonia, rust remover, etc.)
- Auto maintenance products (e.g., brake fluid, antifreeze, motor oil, etc.)
- Home maintenance products (e.g., paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, etc.)
- Personal care items (e.g., nail polish and remover, hair dye)
- Electronic waste (e.g., televisions, speakers, computers, etc.)
- Universal waste (e.g., batteries, fluorescent bulbs, non-empty aerosol cans, etc.)
Annual HHW Drop-Off Event
CR&R also holds one (1) free HHW drop-off event once a year for Lake Forest residents at a location and on a date to be announced. -
Special Services
Multi-family Wheel Out Services
CR&R staff will collect your containers from your enclosure with a distance of 0’ to 25’ and put them back after service for no charge.CR&R staff can collect your containers from your enclosure within a distance between 25-feet to 75-feet and put them back after service for a monthly fee per container. Charges vary based on distance.
Multi-family Scout Service
If your bins are further than 75-feet, CR&R staff will collect your containers using a stinger truck for a monthly fee per container.Temporary Services
Larger waste collection containers (from 3 yards to 40 yards) are available for clean-up projects and construction and demolition (C&D).For pricing details and to schedule a delivery, please contact CR&R’s dedicated Lake Forest Customer Service at (949) 520-6005.
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Holiday Schedule
CR&R Observes the Following Holidays- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If the holiday falls during the week, service postponed by one day the remainder of the week. Example: If Independence Day is a Monday, and your normal collection day is Thursday, we'll see you on Friday.
