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: November 7, 12:00-1:00
The Illinois Materials Management Advisory Report (2021), Summary (2022), and Next Steps (2023 and beyond)
Liz Kunkle, IFSC Board and Committee co-chair, Collective Resource Compost, Go Green Winnetka
James Jennings, Manager, Waste Reduction and Compliance Section, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Walter Willis, Executive Director, Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
IFSC Member Appreciation Event at Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen: Oct 27, 4:00 – 7:00 PM RSVP HERE
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.
A Smashed Pumpkin is Better Than a Rotted One
By Liz Kunkle, Founder of Go Green Winnetka, IFSC Board Member and Committee Co-Chair Pumpkin collection events, or “Smashes,” are spreading throughout Chicagoland and beyond! Learn why, where, when, and how to compost your pumpkins rather than send them to...
RSVP for the IFSC Membership Appreciation and Networking Event, October 27th
By Amy Bartucci, IFSC Administrative Coordinator and We Compost Committee Co-Chair It's been a minute since the IFSC gathered for an in person networking event. This October 27th, we plan to change that. Like many other organizations and businesses, the IFSC had to...
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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)
