Piles of landscape waste still line the roadsides of many neighborhoods. City officials have said it could take weeks for the city to be able to pick up all of the brush and branches left by the July 15 storm. [Photo by Susan DeVilder]

Monday, Aug. 26, will be the final day for landscape waste pickup managed by the city of Kewanee. 

Due to the holiday schedule, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) will commence landscape waste collection services on Saturday, Sept. 7. Following this initial collection, landscape waste will be collected regularly on Fridays as part of the new curbside sanitation program. 

Residents will need to use LRS stickers, which can be purchased at City Hall for $1.50, for landscape waste collection after Aug. 26. 

The previous Kewanee stickers, which were $1, will no longer be accepted after Aug. 26. Any unused Kewanee stickers can be exchanged for credit toward the purchase of LRS stickers at City Hall. 

Residents should have already received informational flyers from LRS detailing the new services, including schedules, service guidelines, and contact information for any questions. These flyers provide comprehensive information to help residents understand the transition. 

“We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this transition,” said City Clerk Kasey Mitchell. 

For any questions or further assistance, refer to the contact information provided in the LRS flyer; or contact City Hall at (309) 852-2611.