Bill > SB2195

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to establish new regulations for organic waste composting operations in Illinois. The bill defines "organic waste" as food scraps, uncontaminated wood waste, livestock waste, crop residue, paper waste, and other non-hazardous carbonaceous waste that is collected and processed separately from the municipal waste stream. It prohibits conducting an organic waste composting operation without an Agency permit, with two key exceptions: (1) operations with no more than 25 cubic yards of source-separated organic waste that are not engaging in commercial activity, and (2) operations that meet specific siting and operational requirements. These requirements include maintaining less than 1,000 cubic yards of materials on-site, positioning the composting area at least 200 feet from potable water wells, keeping materials outside flood zones, processing waste daily, covering waste to prevent scavenging, controlling runoff, managing dust and odors, and registering the operation annually with the Agency. The bill also provides for the development of performance standards and testing procedures for organic waste compost facilities, to be created by a Technical Advisory Committee and adopted by the Pollution Control Board. The goal is to establish safe and environmentally responsible practices for composting organic waste while providing flexibility for small-scale and non-commercial composting operations.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2195&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104