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HB 5541·IL·house

FOOD WASTE&COMPOSTING

Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Anna Moeller (D)
Latest Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0707

Jul 31, 2026

Summary

HB 5541 amends the Environmental Protection Act to add new definitions for organic waste processes and to set permitting rules for larger composting and anaerobic digestion facilities. It creates exemptions for small‑scale and farm‑based operations that meet volume and setback limits, and it lets the EPA and Pollution Control Board set performance standards. The changes aim to encourage organic waste recycling while protecting the environment.

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