Building a robust food scrap recycling industry in illinois
The Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition (IFSCC) is a thriving not-for-profit organization advancing diversion and composting of all organics in Illinois through advocacy, program implementation, market and business development, policy, and outreach.
Upcoming Events
IFSCC General Body Meeting: February 6, 12:00-1:00
Speaker Spotlight: Liz Rupel, Illinois Stewardship Alliance Lead Organizer and Liz Kunkle, IFSCC Policy Co-Chair
Join us for a discussion focusing on the IL General Assembly legislative session. Hear what soil health, food scrap- and compost-related legislation has been introduced, what’s on deck, and how you can support these bills – and how to propose your own! Email illinoiscomposts@gmail.com to request Zoom link to join us. All are always welcome at our monthly meetings.
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
IFSCC Blog
Read about IFSCC member events, accomplishments, programs, services and opportunities.
A Conversation with Chef Zak of Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen
Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen is an upscale-casual gastropub in Crystal Lake, IL that creates gourmet comfort foods utilizing sustainable ingredients from local farmers and producers. They believe food should not only be responsibly sourced, but also healthy for the...
UIC: Leaders in Moving us Towards a More Sustainable Region
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), IFSCC Member Organization and We Compost Silver Partner, currently collects food waste for composting at 5 locations on campus (Student Center East; Student Center West; UI Health Hospital; Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum; and the...
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Composting Policy
There are many Illinois laws that encourage infrastructure and resource development, fostering growth in the composting industry. IFSCC supports these policies that promote composting and increase the diversion of food scrap from landfills.