Sangamon County, IL Landscaping Rules: Composting (2026)
Key Facts
- Max bin height
- 5 feet
- Max pile size
- 125 cubic feet
- Setback from property line
- 5 feet
- Banned inputs
- Cooked food, fish, meat
Summary
Unincorporated Sangamon County residents may compost landscape waste in bins no taller than five feet, or piles under 125 cubic feet, kept at least five feet from property lines.
The composting process shall be conducted in a bin not exceeding five feet in height, or in a free standing pile with an area less than one hundred twenty-five cubic feet.
Full Breakdown
Section 8.04.370 lets residential occupants in unincorporated areas compost landscape waste under Article 8.04-VIII. Bins can't exceed five feet in height and free-standing piles must stay under 125 cubic feet (8.04.380). Bins or piles must be maintained to prevent rodents and odors (8.04.390), may never include cooked food scraps, fish or meat (8.04.400), and must sit in the backyard at least five feet from all property lines (8.04.410).
Violations & Fines
Oversized bins, piles that attract rodents or emit odors, or composting cooked food, fish or meat violates Chapter 8.04; the county health department may issue a summons and a fine of $250-$500 per day under 8.04.420-8.04.430.
Frequently Asked Questions
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