Evanston, IL Trash & Recycling: Mandatory Organics Recycling (2026)

(A)Property owners are encouraged to dispose of compostable materials in the food and yard waste cart during the nine and one-half (9.5) months of the year that food and yard waste is collected. Property owners are also encouraged to participate in the year round food scrap collection program provided by a private scavenger under contract with the City.(B)Acceptable compostable materials include:1.Food Scraps such as: All fruit, all vegetables, coffee grounds, coffee filters, meats, bones, dairy products, eggs, egg shells, unwrapped candy, sugars, syrups, fried food, grains, baked goods, seafood, spices, herbs, tea, tea bags (without staples) and food soiled paper.2.Other materials such as: Weeds, houseplant scraps, cold ashes from fireplace/grill, unlined paper products, BPI certified compostable bags, BPI certified compostable products, PLA Natureworks items and Compostable kitchenware (ASTM D-6400 Certified)3.Any other materials agreed upon in writing between the City and a private scavenger under contract with the City. (Ord. No. 128-O-18, § 1, 11-19-2018)