Building a robust food scrap recycling industry in illinois
The Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC) is a thriving not-for-profit organization advancing diversion and composting of organics in Illinois through advocacy, program implementation, market and business development, policy, and outreach.
Upcoming Events
IFSC General Body Meeting: August 1, 12:00-1:00
IFSC General Body Meeting
August 1st, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Midwest Grows Green and Save Our Soil
Composting Pick-Up Services
Find haulers to pick up your food scraps
Buy Compost
Learn where to buy this healthy soil amendment
Composting Facilities
Explore an interactive map of compost sites
Restaurant + Municipality Toolkits
Learn how to start a compost program
IFSC Blog
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Recycling Connections Offers Compost Bin Group Purchasing Program
Across the country, communities are creating food waste diversion goals and helping citizens recognize a valuable resource that can be recycled into a usable soil amendment. Encouraging residents to practice backyard composting, where feasible, can be an effective...
Call to Action: Support Resolution Declaring Compost Awareness Week in IL
The Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC) Policy Committee would like to share the following time sensitive information with all IFSC members: SR706 was introduced by Senator Laura Fine in January of this year. It recognizes the various benefits of composting and...
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Composting Legislation
There are many Illinois laws that encourage infrastructure and resource development, fostering growth in the composting industry. IFSC supports these policies that promote composting and increase the diversion of food scrap from landfills.
2022 General Body Meeting dates
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2022 Illinois Food Scrap Coalition Supporting Members
Platinum Partner ($3,000+)
Gold Partners ($1,000)
Silver Partners ($500)
