Trash and recycling collection in unincorporated Cook County is provided by private haulers contracted by residents or managed by local townships. The Cook County Solid Waste and Recycling Ordinance (SWRO) governs waste management countywide.
Unlike incorporated municipalities that typically provide municipal trash service, unincorporated Cook County residents generally contract with private waste haulers for trash and recycling pickup. The Cook County Solid Waste and Recycling Ordinance (SWRO), approved by the County Board, grants the county authority to increase recycling, prosecute fly-dumping, and reduce theft of recyclable materials. The ordinance requires comprehensive data collection on waste volumes, recycling rates, and waste stream composition to develop better policies. Waste haulers operating in Cook County must comply with county licensing and permitting requirements. Residents can coordinate with their local township for information about available waste hauling services. Cook County also provides recycling guidelines for residents.
Fly-dumping: prosecution under SWRO. Unlicensed waste hauling: county enforcement. Improper disposal: fines.
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