LRS

Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is a leading waste and recycling company in North America, ranking as the fifth-largest privately held firm in the sector. Established in 2013, LRS operates in ten states, including Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, and serves millions of residential and commercial customers. The company employs over 2,500 staff and manages 85 facilities, processing more than 3.8 million tons of waste each year. LRS offers a wide range of waste management and recycling services. This includes single-stream recycling facilities that utilize advanced sorting technology, roll-off container services for construction and industrial projects, and portable sanitation solutions for events. The company is committed to sustainability, aiming for net-zero operations by 2040 through initiatives like electric collection trucks and route optimization. LRS also partners with various educational and cultural institutions to promote recycling and environmental stewardship within the community.

Environmental Services Rosemont, United States Founded 1999 ~352 employees

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Employees
352
+1.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.7M
Revenue ~$600M
Total funding
$1.5M
Last round Sep 2021
12-month attrition
22%
Tech: 7%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

LRS went from 372 employees in Jul 2023 to 352 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 28 people joined, 26 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other166
Sales58
Operations54
Finance22
Engineering16
Success16
HR13
Marketing5

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Salaries at LRS

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2 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
IT1
Engineering1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

Funding

  • Sep 2021 · Macquarie Infrastructure Partners
  • Dec 2017 · Goldman Sachs
  • Apr 2016 · $1.5M · Goldman Sachs, Coca-Cola, Procter and Gamble

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LRS FAQ

How many employees does LRS have?

LRS has about 352 employees, up 1.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does LRS sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. LRS filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is LRS's revenue per employee?

LRS makes about $1.7M in revenue per employee, based on $600M annual revenue and 352 employees.

How much does LRS pay?

6figr has 2 salary profiles for LRS in the US and 1 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the LRS salaries page. See LRS salaries in the US

How much funding has LRS raised?

LRS has raised $1.5M in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.