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Waste Services
The City contracts with LRS to provide waste and recycling services. Beginning April 1, 2025, LRS’ rate will be $19.91 per month. The agreement between LRS and the City of Des Plaines allows LRS to increase their rates between 2% and 3% annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Last year's CPI increase was 3.73%, so LRS will increase their rates by 3%, or $0.58 per month. Monthly costs remain lower than what was projected from other area providers during contract negotiations. LRS has a discount program for senior citizens. Fill out this form and send via email or mail, along with proof of age and eligibility in the form of a valid state-issued driver’s license or identification card or United States passport. Call 844-NEED-LRS with any questions.
Water and Sewer Services
Residential Customers: The City charges for water, sanitary sewer, capital fees and fixed facility charges. Water meters are read every two months and are billed in two-month increments. The utility bill is generally due by the fifth day of the month, or the first business day after, if the fifth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday.
Industrial/Commercial Customers: Meters are read on a monthly basis due to large usage and are billed every month. Billing is calculated in hundreds of cubic feet - 100 cubic feet is equivalent to 748.1 gallons.
- The water rate is $6.401 per 100 cubic feet (effective June 1, 2025).
- The sanitary sewer fee is $1.18 per 100 cubic feet of water usage (effective January 1, 2025).
- The capital fees rate is $3.00 per 100 cubic feet of water usage. Capital fees are charged for the maintenance of the water and sewer system infrastructure (effective January 1, 2025).
- The fixed facility charge is a set rate which is determined by the flow capacity of the meter(s) being billed:
Varying Rate for Fixed Facility Charges
| Size | Rate |
|---|---|
| < 1" Meter | $4.30 per Month |
| 1.5" Meter | $18.43 per Month |
| 2" Meter | $24.57 per Month |
| 3" Meter | $61.43 per Month |
| 4" Meter | $122.86 per Month |
| 6" Meter | $245.71 per Month |
| ≥ 8" Meter |
$331.71 per Month |
Operation and Maintenance Rates
| Effective Dates | Rate Per 100 Cubic Feet of Water |
|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2025 | $2.75 |
Capital Improvement Fees
| Effective Dates | Rate Per 100 Cubic Feet of Water |
|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2025-Dec. 31, 2025 | $3.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2026-Dec. 31, 2026 | $4.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2027-Dec. 31, 2027 | $5.00 |
In recent years, declining usage and aging infrastructure have resulted in more water main breaks, a growing backlog of improvement projects and increased maintenance cost for our water and sewer systems. To help address this problem the City Council adopted new water rates and fees in September 2023. These rates and fees are reflected in the charts on this page.