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Chicago, Illinois

Amending city code to prohibit restrictions on residential composting

Chicago, Ill., Ord. No. SO2025-0018160

Last Visited 3/6/26
Policy Summary

This ordinance amends city code to prohibit restrictions from governing associations, landlords, or other owners on residential occupants from collecting organic waste for drop-off at a composting facility or contracting with a licensed private entity that collects organic waste. It creates requirements for how organic waste must be collected and stored.

State Illinois
Jurisdiction Name Chicago
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size over-800k
Legal Strategies
  • Requires something and sets standards
  • Expressly allows something
Food System Topics
  • Gleaning & Food Waste Recovery
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