Illinois has not preempted local plastic bag regulation, allowing home rule municipalities to enact bans, fees, or recycling mandates under their general police power.
Unlike many states, Illinois does not preempt local single-use plastic regulation. The Plastic Bag Recycling Act (415 ILCS 10) sunset in 2017, and no successor law preempts municipal action. Chicago imposes a 7 cent checkout bag tax under Municipal Code 3-50, and Evanston, Edwardsville, and other cities have passed their own bag ordinances. The Illinois Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act (415 ILCS 15) encourages source reduction. Home rule authority under Article VII Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution underpins these local programs.
Local violations are punishable under each municipality's ordinance, typically civil fines from $50 to $500 per offense, with state law imposing no separate penalty.
Romeoville, IL
Barking dog complaints in Romeoville are handled by Animal Control at 815-886-1018. Pets found roaming streets are impounded with a $45 pickup fee plus $10/d...
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville regulates noise through its nuisance ordinance (§93.02 — Noise, Disturbing of the Peace, Contractor Noise). The Village does not publish specific ...
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville's §93.02 covers contractor noise as part of nuisance provisions. The Village Building Division oversees construction activity compliance. Specific...
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville prohibits second-division vehicles exceeding 8,000 lbs GVW from parking in residential districts (§159.019). Vehicles transporting flammable liqui...
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville uses odd-even parking restrictions during snow events (2+ inches accumulation). Park on the odd side on odd calendar days and even side on even da...
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville requires all vehicles to park on approved parking areas only. No vehicle may park between the street and the front lot line except on an approved ...
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