LRS acquires routes from Molenhouse Enterprises Inc.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), Morton Grove, Illinois, announced the acquisition of commercial waste and recycling routes Jan. 8 from Molenhouse Enterprises Inc., a long-standing suburban Chicago waste hauler based in Warrenville, Illinois. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Effective immediately, Molenhouse will continue operations as Molenhouse Enterprises Inc., delivering roll-off dumpster and demolition services in the area. Commercial waste and recycling routes in DuPage and Kane Counties, conversely, will be serviced by LRS, including the cities of Wheaton, Glen Ellyn and Naperville.

Molenhouse is a family-owned and operated waste, recycling and building demolition hauler serving the Chicago area since 1979. Its commercial services will now be delivered and billed through LRS, and invoices for Molenhouse commercial customers will now be billed under Lakeshore Recycling Systems.

“LRS is a clear and established leader in the waste and recycling industry, and we are excited to work alongside their team,” Molenhouse President Jim Molenhouse says. “Our commercial customers can expect minimal change during the transition, continued service level excellence and a relentless focus on environmental care and sustainability within the communities we serve.”

The LRS and Molenhouse partnership adds 10 commercial routes and strengthens LRS’ residential waste and recycling presence in the area.

“This is a logical and strategic acquisition for LRS that expands our commercial service area and strengthens our relationship with current west suburban municipalities,” Lakeshore Recycling Systems CEO Alan Handley says. “We are pleased to join forces with the Molenhouse team to provide our customers with innovative, sustainable, environmentally sound solutions that exceed their waste and recycling needs.”