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
SCARCE Growin Green Garden Market
May 1
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW):
May 3-7
International Compost Awareness Week
May 3-7, 12-1pm each weekday
Virtual Lunch & Learn
Join us each day as we follow the composting cycle through this year’s them:
“Grow, Eat…COMPOST…Repeat”
Monday: Grow
Theresa Johnston, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Fred Daniels, Growing Home
Tuesday: Eat
Susan Casey, Seven Generations Ahead
Jenny Futterman, Go Green Highland Park
Bluegrass Restaurant
Something’s Brewing
Wednesday: COMPOST
Jen Nelson, Seven Generations Ahead
Liz Kunkle, Collective Resource Compost
Thursday: Repeat
Doug Bradley, SAVOR…Chicago
Andy Klink, Midwest Organics Recycling
Friday: Ask the Experts
Ginny Black, United States Composting Council
Dr. Paul Walker, Illinois State University
Erlene Howard, Collective Resource Compost
Charlie Murphy, Midwest Compost
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.
Free Compostable Material Collection at Plant Chicago to Celebrate Earth Week 2021
The University of Illinois Extension Cook County and The Plant Chicago have a goal to divert 5 tons of compostable material at their Earth Week Community Compost Collection on Saturday, April 24th from 9 am to 2 pm. Households are invited to drop off yard, garden, and...
SCARCE to Host Growin’ Green Garden Market on May 1
SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education) will host its annual kick-off to the growing season, the Growin’ Green Garden Market, on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the organization’s NEW location, 800 S Rohlwing Rd...
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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)
