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 2
IFSC general body meeting:
September 6
IFSC General Body Meeting, August 2nd
Megan Conway, Delta Institute “City of Chicago Waste Strategy Analysis”
Did you miss International Compost Awareness Week?
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
Read about IFSC member events, accomplishments, programs, services and opportunities.
Sustaining Partner Spotlight: RTS
Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS) is a Gold Sustaining Partner of IFSC, and actively participates on the IFSC communications committee. RTS serves a variety of industry sectors and combines digital solutions with high-touch service to make waste disposal easier,...
A neighborly PSA: “If it Grows, it Goes”
Click HERE for a PDF of this PSA Dear Organics Diversion Partner, We are writing on behalf of the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC) and the Illinois Chapter of the US Composting Council (USCC-IL). Contamination in all recycling streams is a profound problem, 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.
2021 Illinois Food Scrap Coalition Supporting Members
Platinum Partner ($3,000+)
Gold Partners ($1,000)
Silver Partners ($500)
