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Local Policy
Chicago,
Illinois
Setting standards for composting operations while granting enforcement powers to Commissioners of Streets and Sanitation or Public Health
Chi., Ill., Mun. Code of Chi., § 7-28-715 (2024).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law outlines requirements for different tiers of composting operations, to avoid needing a permit. It requires certain operations to register with the city and grants the commissioner of Streets and Sanitation or the Commissioner of Public Health enforcement authority.
State
Illinois
Jurisdiction Name
Chicago
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
over-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production