LRS, an independent recycling and waste diversion provider based in Chicago, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, offering a transparent look at how the company is turning environmental values into measurable results.
The report details company-wide improvements in employee safety, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. Now, in its second year of reporting, LRS is building a long-term sustainability strategy rooted in measurable action and public accountability.
Among the report’s findings: LRS significantly improved employee safety in 2024, reducing its Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate by 67 percent. LRS diverted more than 330,000 tons of recyclable material from landfills through its network of material recovery facilities. The company also deepened its municipal partnerships, securing 24 new or renewed service contracts.
In addition to core operations, LRS continued to invest in public education and outreach. The company hosted over 175 community events last year and welcomed residents and students into its facilities for hands-on recycling education. The Exchange, LRS’ flagship material recovery facility, was named Recycling Facility of the Year by the National Waste and Recycling Association.
Published September 2025
