Environment and Sustainability Division Overview
The Environmental and Sustainability Division of DuPage County leads the County's waste, recycling, and green initiatives. The goal of the Environmental and Sustainability Division is to protect the public's health, well-being, natural resources, and safety by providing environmental initiatives, plans, and information. Information on recycling and disposal locations, recycling/green events, and other programs are listed here. The 2011 Environmental Progress Report lists the County's accomplishments, goals, and ongoing programs.
DuPage County 2024 Environmental Progress Report
The Report summarizes projects completed over the last decade. County projects reduced 15.5 million pounds of CO2 equivalent and enough electricity to power more than 1,000 homes each year. Read the full report here.
Consumer-Owned Containers Guidance
Food and packaging/containers account for almost 45% of landfill materials in the US. In an effort to reduce this waste, Public Act 103-0524 was enacted by the IL General Assembly allowing consumer owned reusable containers to be filled at food establishments, if the establishment decides to allow them. There are some requirements to keep food safe, so make sure you review this document from the Illinois Department of Public Health for best practices when bringing your container or if you're thinking about allowing this at your food establishment.
