Local Government Food Policy Database
Composting in Chicago, Ordinance No. 7-28-715
| Jurisdiction Name | Chicago |
| State / Province | IL |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 2,695,598 |
| Population Range | 1 million or more |
| Year | 2007 |
| Policy Links | View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | ordinance |
| GFC Topic | community food production |
| Keywords | compost, composting, urban agriculture |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Chicago City Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Department of Streets and Sanitation |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
This ordinance allows small-scale compost operations at homes with specific requirements on size, odor, pest control, mixing, moisture level, sewage restrictions, and operational provisions. It requires a permit for operations larger than a specific size as outlined by the Department of Streets and Sanitation. |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/streets/supp_info/composting/composting_ordinance1.html |
| Contact | |
| Position Title | Recycling Coordinator |
| Organization | Department of Streets and Sanitation |
| Phone | 312.744.5000 |
