Staff Recommend LRS for Transfer Station Lease
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Description
Rolling Meadows staff recommend a 10-year lease and operations agreement with Lakeshore Recycling Systems for the City-owned transfer station, featuring increased rent, a $1,000,000 upfront payment, higher guaranteed tonnage, and higher tipping fee revenues. Formal approval of the agreement is scheduled for consideration at the June 23, 2026 Council meeting.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
Base rent $150,000 annually years 1–5; $157,500 annually years 6–10; $1,000,000 lump-sum payment; tipping fees starting at $2.95 per ton
Vendor
LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS (LRS)
Agency
City of Rolling Meadows, IL
Contract Type
FACILITIES
Document Date
May 19, 2026
Contract Term
Proposed 10-year lease (first 5 years at $150,000 annual rent, remaining 5 years at $157,500 annual rent) starting upon contract execution, with lease to begin before current lease expiry in August 2026
Renewal Info
Current RMTS lease expires August 2026 after 30 years; this recommended 10-year lease would succeed the existing agreement upon Council approval.
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