Dear Neighbors,
While City Council is recessed in August, Alderwoman Hadden's legislative team has been busy engaging with stakeholders on a variety of legislative issues it is working to advance. You can read more about those updates in the Legislative Updates section of this newsletter below.
Additionally, the legislative team has been planning a subject matter hearing on urban flooding in Chicago. Chicago has experienced more precipitation than normal this past summer, with Midway Airport reporting nearly 22 inches of rain as of June 1. The heavy rainfall has flooded streets, viaducts, and basements. The reservoirs managed by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District also nearly reached capacity this summer, as reported by WTTW.
Increased precipitation, severe storms, and flooding are all consequences of climate change. According to Chicago's Climate Action Plan, average rainfall could increase by up to 10% by 2069, placing strain on some of the outdated Chicago infrastructure meant to prevent flooding.
The subject matter hearing will address the City's existing stormwater management solutions and identify long-term opportunities, including those outlined in the Department of Environment's Green Infrastructure Strategy. The Department of Water Management, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, the Department of Environment, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Emergency Management and Communication, and the Office of Budget Management will be in attendance to share their role in stormwater management and long-term plans to adjust to a changing climate.
The urban flooding subject matter hearing will take place on Tuesday, September 1st, at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers. Also on the agenda is Alderwoman Hadden's ordinance requiring data centers to report their energy and water use under Chicago's benchmarking ordinance. For information on how to attend a committee meeting or submit public comment, click here.
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- Tuesday, September 1, 10 a.m., City Council Chambers:
Committee on Environmental Protection & Energy meeting
(Hearing on urban flooding)
- Monday, September 7:
Labor Day
- Sunday, September 13, 10 a.m., 6950 N. Clark:
49th Ward Shred-a-Thon
- Thursday, September 17, 10 a.m., City Council Chambers:
Special City Council Meeting
(Discussion on the Community Commission for Public Accountability and Safety's search for a new Police Superintendent)
- Tuesday, September 22, 1:00 p.m., City Hall Room 1103:
Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board meeting
- Wednesday, September 23, 10 a.m, City Council Chambers:
City Council Meeting
- Tuesday, September 29, 10 a.m., City Council Chambers:
Committee on Environmental Protection & Energy meeting
(agenda forthcoming)
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Updates on Data Center Regulation Efforts
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Following the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy’s hearing on the Sustainable Data Center report last month, Mayor Johnson issued an Executive Order in August directing City departments to establish a regulatory framework for data centers. The Executive Order creates an Interdepartmental Data Center Environment and Community Protection Task Force that is charged with:
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The creation of an enhanced evaluation of air pollution control permits to reduce the harmful emissions created by diesel backup generators;
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The development of data-center-specific fuels for regulating noise pollution produced by cooling equipment, generators, and other mechanical systems; and
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A cross-departmental review process for Planned Developments that include data centers, assessing electricity demand, water use, generator impacts on noise and pollution, air emissions, noise, cumulative environmental burdens, and neighborhood effects.
The Executive Order also calls on City Council to pass a temporary moratorium on the construction of new data centers while the task force establishes the regulatory framework for data centers. A moratorium requires City Council action in order to be put into effect, and Mayor Johnson, along with Alderwoman Hadden, Alderwoman Ramirez, and Alderman Robinson, plan on introducing a 12-month moratorium during September’s City Council meeting.
The introduction of a moratorium will coincide with both the task force established by Mayor Johnson’s Executive Order and the ordinance Alderwoman Hadden introduced in July requiring data centers to report their energy and water usage under Chicago’s benchmarking ordinance. The Committee on Environment will take up the new benchmarking reporting requirements ordinance during its meeting on September 1; if it passes out of committee, the item will go before the full City Council for final approval on September 23.
Chicago is currently home to approximately 39 data centers, most of which were constructed before the boom in data center expansion. The current regulations surrounding data centers were developed for an earlier generation of operations and do not adequately address the developments and impacts of modern facilities. For example, Chicago’s municipal code currently classifies data centers as "Electronic Data Storage Centers," which is considered an office use. In some cases, a data center might trigger the Planned Development (PD) process due to the lot size, building size, or proximity to the river. However, most data centers are permitted by-right in all manufacturing, commercial, and non-residential districts in the City's zoning code.
The explosive demand for Artificial Intelligence has led to an acceleration of new data centers across the county. The Chicago region is seen as a particularly attractive market for data centers given its skilled workforce, fiber-optic network, energy infrastructure, proximity to Lake Michigan, and its central location. As data centers have popped up across the country, municipalities and states have taken different approaches. Some have offered tax incentives and welcomed the development of data centers, hoping that they will provide an economic boon to the area. Others, such as our neighbors in Aurora or the state of New York, have implemented temporary moratoriums on new data centers so regulations can catch up.
Data centers pose significant environmental and quality-of-life consequences. Hyperscale data centers, which are more common outside of Chicago, use as much electricity and water as some medium-sized cities. The proliferation of data centers across the nation and the massive amount of energy they use have driven up energy prices nationwide. To meet the energy consumption needs of data centers, PJM Interconnection—the business responsible for managing and delivering electricity across multiple states—has delayed phasing out energy generators with some of the largest carbon footprints, such as coal power plants. This, combined with delays in bringing renewable generators online, has set back progress on transitioning to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources and contributed to higher energy prices for ratepayers.
The actions taken since the Committee on Environment’s hearing in July will better position the city to modernize its regulations for a new generation of data centers. These are critical steps to ensure guardrails are put in place to safeguard the health, resiliency, environment, and interests of our communities.
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Heat Protections for Outdoor Workers Ordinance Updates
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In September 2023, Alderwoman Hadden introduced Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment, which would create a commonsense framework for preventing heat-related illnesses in outdoor workplaces as heatwaves and extreme temperatures become more frequent in Chicago. In September 2025, the ordinance passed the Committee on Workforce Development. When the ordinance headed to City Council for a full vote last September, however, Chairwoman Hadden and Chairman Rodriguez proactively deferred and published the ordinance, knowing that the airline industry had tapped alders to do so.
Since then, Alderwoman Hadden and her legislative team have reengaged with stakeholders to hear additional concerns and feedback on the ordinance. In doing so, they have made significant progress to address industry-specific concerns, such as federal requirements for airports or the risk of injury to roofers if they're required to come up and down from roofs more frequently, to ensure that the ordinance now accounts for those concerns while still enacting protections that keep their employees safe from the heat.
We also heard concerns from the business community about the penalty schedule, and that applying the same fine amount for all penalties regardless of the severity of the offense was overly punitive. The latest version of the ordinance addresses this concern by applying a smaller fine amount for first-time administrative violations, while maintaining a higher fine amount for on-site violations that could potentially result in injury (such as failing to provide water or shade, for example).
In addition to the meetings that have taken place since delaying a vote on the ordinance, there have been developments at the federal and state level on heat protections for outdoor workers. While a state bill proposing similar heat protections for outdoor workers received a committee hearing during Springfield's legislative session earlier this spring, the bill has since stalled and been re-referred to the House Committee on Rules, leaving its future uncertain. Furthermore, in April of this year, House Republicans introduced a resolution that would prohibit OSHA from adopting the federal indoor and outdoor heat protection standards proposed in 2024 under the Biden administration.
These developments underscore the need for local governments to act quickly to pass commonsense protections for workers in the absence of state or federal standards. Chicago reported the highest number of heat-related deaths in 2026, more than double the number of deaths from the previous decade. Extreme heat kills more people every year than any other extreme weather event, and outdoor workers are especially vulnerable. It is estimated that heat exposure is responsible for as many as 2,000 worker deaths and 170,000 heat stress-related injuries in the U.S. each year.
Alderwoman Hadden has taken the totality of the information from state and federal government efforts, as well as all concerns received, to implement reasonable compromises that balance business concerns with labor protections. Alderwoman Hadden feels confident that the latest version of the ordinance is its strongest version yet and is ready for advancement. She will continue to engage in discussions with her colleagues on the latest revisions to work toward passage so employees will have these protections in place before next summer, as Chicago continues to see extreme weather become more frequent due to climate change. Keep your eye on this space for updates on this effort.
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Updates on the Bird-Friendly Design Ordinance
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In March, Chairwoman Hadden introduced an ordinance that would mandate bird-friendly design features for all new construction and major renovations. If passed, the ordinance would mandate bird-friendly treatments on all reflective surfaces within the first 100 feet of all new construction in Chicago. The ordinance mirrors legislation in other major cities, including New York, Toronto, and San Francisco.
Since then, Alderwoman Hadden and her legislative team have been working hard to educate members of City Council and the public on the importance of mandating bird-friendly building standards in Chicago. Chicago sits on the Mississippi Flyway, one of the most critical routes for more than 250 species of birds migrating each year.
Earlier this year, the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy published the Make Your Building Bird Friendly Toolkit, which includes accessible and affordable solutions residents can use to make all types of buildings bird-friendly. The toolkit was developed in collaboration with the Bird-Friendly Working Group, convened by Alderwoman Hadden following the July 2025 subject matter hearing on bird-friendly building design. The coalition included representatives from Studio Gang, Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, Bird Friendly Chicago, The Nature Conservancy, Skyline Glass, Field Museum, American Bird Conservancy, the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, BOMA/Chicago, 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata, 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins, and 30th Ward Alderwoman Ruth Cruz.
Studio Gang also partnered with the Committee on Environment and the Chicago Architecture Center to host an aldermanic tour of the Flyway City exhibit in July. The exhibit showcases architectural models, mock-ups, and information on bird-friendly building design. It offers simple and scalable solutions that any Chicagoan can implement to make their building bird-friendly.
At the time of introduction, the ordinance was sent to the Committee on Committees and Rules, where it is said that "legislation goes to die." However, during July's City Council meeting, Alderwoman Hadden invoked a procedural vote to re-refer the item to the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and Building Standards for further dialogue and consideration.
The ordinance now has 15 co-sponsors, up from the initial 4 since it was first introduced in March. Alderwoman Hadden and her team will continue to engage with stakeholders to hear their concerns and feedback and will continue to speak with alderpeople to educate them on bird-friendly building standards. Keep your eye on this space for updates regarding these efforts.
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Share Feedback to Inform Police Superintendent Search
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The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) announced five community listening sessions across Chicago as part of its nationwide search for the next Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Feedback gathered during these sessions will help inform the Commission’s search and evaluation of candidates before it submits three finalists to the Mayor for consideration later this fall, as required by ordinance.
Residents who are unable to attend a listening session are encouraged to submit feedback through the Commission’s online community feedback form at ccpsa.chicago.gov.
For more information about the Superintendent search, upcoming engagement opportunities, or to submit feedback online, visit CCPSA's website.
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As Alderwoman Hadden's legislative team prepares for another challenging budget season, it's reviewing reports on how the alternative 2026 budget has performed to date. They are also reviewing past years' budget analyses and survey results, all available to view on the 49th Ward website here.
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Mayor Johnson Announces Plan to Refinance City Bonds to Fill 2026 Budget Gap
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This week, Mayor Johnson announced a plan to partially fill the City's projected $85 million budget gap for 2026. The plan includes refinancing eligible 10-year-old city bonds, which is estimated to generate $65-$71 million in savings this year.
The projected $85 million gap is less than the anticipated $130 million shared earlier this summer (and covered in detail in the section below) in the mid-year budget report. The Office of Budget Management attributes the shrinking budget gap to revenue streams performing better than expected and lower departmental spending.
In his announcement to refinance bonds, Mayor Johnson also pointed to using unspent COVID-19 relief dollars, which are set to expire at the end of the year, to fill the remaining budget gap and avoid layoffs.
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City Publishes Mid-Year Budget Report
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The Office of Budget and Management published its mid-year budget report in July; on July 16, the Committee on Budget and Government Operations held a hearing to review the report. The mid-year budget report and hearings were mandated by ordinance during the 2025 budget negotiation process.
The 2026 mid-year budget report and hearing provide an opportunity for alderpeople to evaluate the performance of revenue streams to better prepare City Council ahead of the annual fall budget hearings.
In the fall of 2025, after a prolonged and contentious budget negotiation process, City Council passed an alternative revenue ordinance after rejecting the proposal put forward by Mayor Johnson for fiscal year 2026. The alternative budget included a series of untested new revenue streams to balance the budget. The process was abbreviated and opaque, with a 75-page substitute revenue proposal being shared with the public just hours before the Committee on Finance convened to vote on it, concealing it from the public and City departments until it was slated for a vote. Because of the process and the speculative nature of new and untested revenue streams, Alderwoman Hadden voted in opposition to the alternative budget.
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During the mid-year budget hearing, Budget Director Guzman, Acting CFO Mahr, and Comptroller Belsky discussed the performance of adjusted existing revenue streams and the new revenue streams included in the passed 2026 budget. Some revenue streams, including the new social media tax, the Personal Property Lease Tax, and the online sports wagering tax, are on track to outperform 2026 projections. The social media tax proposed by Mayor Johnson's team is the first of its kind, charging social media companies (e.g., Meta, TikTok, and X) a per-user fee for every user over 100,000 users. It has generated $16M year to date and is on track to bring in more than $40 million in revenue by the end of the year. Expecting litigation, these funds were not included in the expenditure ordinance and are being set aside should the City not prevail in the lawsuit. During the hearing, Director Guzman shared that, as expected, a lawsuit has been filed by social media companies, but the City's Department of Law feels confident that the City will win. If the City is successful in defending its social media tax, it will provide a reliable revenue stream for decades to come.
Some existing revenue streams, including the plastic bag tax and the liquor tax, are underperforming. The plastic bag tax increased from 10¢/bag to 15¢/bag in the 2026 budget. This tax is considered an elastic tax, meaning that the amount of revenue it brings in can change as consumers modify their behavior to avoid the tax. Because consumers have changed their behavior, the plastic bag tax is underperforming by 10%. The alternative budget also restructured the liquor tax, resulting in it underperforming by $3.6 million.
The slate of new revenue streams introduced and passed by the City Council, however, are underperforming and are expected to be the main drivers of any budget deficit for 2026. To date, the City has brought in $0 for the controversial debt sale, video game licensing, augmented reality, and advertising revenue. During the hearing, City department representatives and alderpeople took turns placing blame. Alderpeople accused the Office of Budget and Management and the Department of Finance of sabotaging the budget by choosing not to implement the components in the alternative budget proposal they do not like.
City department representatives defended their processes, sharing updates on procurement processes to date. Director Guzman and Acting CFO Mahr shared that the City issued its first Request for Information (RFI) for augmented reality (AR) on February 10, shortly after the budget passed on December 29. There were no responses to the first RFI, so it was re-issued in April. Since Chicago is the first City to attempt to stand up such a program, departments are seeking more information from experts in the field before issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP). Representatives shared that they had two responses to the latest RFI, and anticipate issuing an RFP in September. In the fall, Alderwoman Hadden shared concerns that any AR initiatives could result in litigation, as happened when Milwaukee tried to implement this idea. In Milwaukee, a federal judge sided with an AR developer, ruling that requiring permits for apps like Pokémon Go on public property violated the First Amendment. The ruling resulted in the City of Milwaukee having to pay an $83,000 settlement to the plaintiff for attorney fees.
The City has also issued an RFI for the advertising on lightpoles, City vehicles, boathouses, and other City assets. Alderpeople were critical of the delay in launching an advertising initiative, stating that the City could streamline the process by working with our sister agencies, such as the Park District or the CTA, who already have contracts in place. City representatives said that due to the scope of the advertising proposal, it added layers of complexity that must be further analyzed before they could begin rollout. While the projected $29 million in revenue passed in the alternative budget was likely inflated, the City had past pursuits of advertising revenue to build off of to begin to generate some revenue for 2026. During the 2026 budget hearing in the fall of 2025, the Office of Budget and Management shared that the City was able to generate $200,000 in revenue in 2014 by wrapping two City garbage trucks with ads.
One of the more debated items in the alternative budget proposal was the inclusion of $6.8 million in revenue from video game terminals (VGTs). The figure was based on an assumption that 80% of all eligible businesses would apply for a VGT license with the state and that they would begin bringing in revenue starting in January 2026. As of June 2026, less than 300 businesses had applied for a VGT license, well below the projected 3,000-plus that the alternative budget assumed would apply. Of those that have applied, the State has issued only 7 licenses as of the mid-year budget hearing. This means that 7 businesses will be able to begin to generate VGT revenue starting mid-year. Additionally, the issuance of VGT licenses puts the City in a precarious situation with its contract with Bally's to operate a casino. Any allowance of a VGT license is considered a breach of the contract, which will result in a loss of $4 million annually. Additionally, the City could lose 390 jobs that Bally's committed to as part of its casino negotiations. Finally, since the alternative budget passed, Bally's has stated that the original contract is now null and void, and said that the City must come back to the negotiating table to discuss its future operations in the City.
Finally, the most controversial revenue proposed in the alternative budget proposal, the sale of debt, fell through. City representatives shared that Bank of America pulled out of the debt sale because they couldn't come to an agreement on the terms of the contract. Bank of America cited concerns around reputational risks and the debt in question being unsecured, meaning that there is no collateral backing to issue liens should the debtee not be willing to pay.
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Because of underperforming revenue streams, the City anticipates a budget shortfall heading into 2027 budget negotiations. The preliminary shortfall as of the July hearing came in at $89.3 million. As the Department of Finance and the Office of Budget and Management get more data from revenue performance and anticipated property tax dollars (which have been delayed again this year), they will be able to share a more concrete shortfall in September. City representatives also shared that delays in the allocation of property tax dollars have also impacted the City's advance pension payment. This could have negative consequences on the City's credit rating in the long term.
During the hearing, Alderwoman Hadden stated that we all share responsibility for the state of the City's finances, and called on her colleagues and City representatives to work more collaboratively as we close out 2026 and begin to negotiate the 2027 budget. As budget season approaches, Alderwoman Hadden will continue to bring multiple people to the table to develop a viable, implementable 2027 budget and avoid the mistakes of the past. Chicagoans deserve nothing less.
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Financial Future Task Force Published Final Report
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In June, the Chicago Financial Future Task Force published its final findings and recommendations to save the City money and generate new revenue. Mayor Johnson issued an Executive Order in May 2025, establishing the task force and charging it with providing City Council a menu of options to ameliorate the future of Chicago's financial health. The task force included 24 members selected by Mayor Johnson, representing diverse sectors, including business, labor, community organizations, and public policy institutes. The final report is the product of more than a year of work by the task force examining Chicago's long-term fiscal future.
In its final report, the task force puts forward over 50 options, including operational efficiencies, long-term liabilities management, revenue enhancements, and more. The recommendations are designed as a "menu" of options for consideration as discussions around the 2027 budget and the City's long-term financial stability continue. The recommendations range from streamlining the City's hiring system for auditors and revenue-generating positions to pursuing new tax streams, such as implementing a congestion pricing model for downtown. The recommendations also suggest adjusting taxes to align with the Consumer Price Index on certain items, including property taxes and sales tax.
Alderwoman Hadden will closely review the recommendations proposed by the task force as we enter yet another challenging budget season.
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Spotlight on Environmental Justice Community Work
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Born out of the Citizens Utility Board, Elevate Chicago works nationally to educate communities and support the implementation of clean and renewable energy. Elevate was founded on the shared goal of making energy use accessible to all. With their headquarters in Chicago, they cover everything from solar and electrification to workforce development, aiming "to transform clean energy by expanding its benefits and services while making them more accessible than ever before. We are deploying reliable and affordable clean energy solutions so that every community has access to renewable energy".
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Share Your Favorite Environmental Organization
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This year, the Committee on Environment is looking for more opportunities to engage with Environmental Justice organizations and spotlight their great work throughout the city. Each month, we'll share information on different organizations, their mission, goals, and how to get involved.
Do you have an organization you think should be highlighted? Share it with us at this link!
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In Other Environmental News
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Chairwoman Hadden Publishes Toolkit to Help Property Owners Make Their Buildings Bird-Friendly
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Chicago sits on the Mississippi Flyway, one of the busiest migration routes in North America. Over 250 bird species migrate through Chicago, using the lakefront, ponds, parks, street trees, and other vegetation as resting and feeding stops. On Tuesday, June 9, the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy launched the Make Your Building Bird-Friendly Chicago Toolkit. Created in collaboration between Chairwoman Hadden’s Chicago Bird-Friendly Working Group and Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy staff, the toolkit is filled with research and guidance provided by community leaders and experts in the bird-friendly building movement. This toolkit provides residents with an easy-to-use guide to help prevent bird collisions, injuries, and deaths and is an important next step in environmental conservation for the City of Chicago.
In July 2025, the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy held a subject-matter hearing on bird-friendly building design. During this hearing, a panel of experts discussed a variety of simple changes residents could implement to support birds on their migration path through Chicago. Following the hearing, Chair Hadden formed the Bird-Friendly Working Group— comprised of representatives from Studio Gang, Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, Bird Friendly Chicago, The Nature Conservancy, Skyline Glass, Field Museum, American Bird Conservancy, the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, BOMA/Chicago, 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata, 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins, and 30th Ward Alderwoman Ruth Cruz — to help craft policy and make bird-friendly design accessible to residents across Chicago. Starting in November 2025, the committee and working group began shaping what has now become the Make Your Building Bird Friendly Chicago Toolkit.
Neighboring cities, including Evanston, Skokie, and Highland Park, have already implemented bird-friendly design policies. Chicagoans now have the opportunity to join a growing movement to create safer, healthier cities for birds and people alike. We invite you to be part of that movement! Visit bit.ly/chibfd to learn more.
Make Your Building Bird Friendly Chicago Toolkit was published in tandem with the introduction of the bird-friendly design ordinance, which would require bird-friendly design features to be incorporated into new construction in the City of Chicago. The ordinance was referred to the Committee on Committees and Rules, where it remains, and Chairwoman Hadden and the coalition are engaging with stakeholders to gather additional feedback as they strategize on a pathway towards passage.
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Register Your Native Pollinator Garden
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The Department of Streets and Sanitation launched its native and pollinator garden registry. Native and pollinator gardens help to support local wildlife and ecosystems. They also help act as a natural defense against erosion and help manage stormwater.
To review the native and pollinator garden guidelines and register yours, click here.
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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint By Signing Up for the Citywide Composting Program
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In the fall of 2023, the Department of Street and Sanitation (DSS) announced its first-ever citywide composting initiative, a Food Scrap Drop-Off program, which allows all Chicago residents to bring their household food scraps to a drop-off location located throughout the city.
Since rolling out the program, over 6,000 households have signed up to participate, and over 300 tons of food have been diverted from landfills! That is the equivalent of approximately 24,000 gallons of gasoline!
Due to the success of the program, Streets and Sanitation expanded its drop-off locations to include three more sites, for a total of 20 sites across the city, including one at 6447 N. Ravenswood Avenue in Rogers Park! Participation is easy! Simply sign up for a nearby drop-off location, collect food in sealed containers, and bring the collected materials to the green carts at the drop-off sites. Upon collection, these materials are transferred to a composting facility, where food scraps are processed into compost, a valuable product that looks and smells like rich soil and can be used to improve soil health.
The 20 food scrap drop-off sites are:
- Avondale – 3143 N. Rockwell St
- Belmont Cragin – 5605 W. Grand Ave
- Bowmanville – 5333 N. Western Ave
- Brighton Park – 3359 S. Maplewood Ave
- Edgewater – 5853 N. Broadway
- Englewood – 611 W. 69th St
- Garfield Ridge – 5600 S. Central Ave
- Grand Boulevard – 4352 S. Cottage Grove Ave
- Irving Park – 4605 W. Lawrence Ave
- Logan Square –2460 W. Cortland
- Lower West Side – 1944 W. Cullerton St
- Morgan Park – 11059 S. Homewood Ave
- Near South Side – 1758 S. Clark St
- North Lawndale - 1817 S. Pulaski Rd
- Norwood Park – 6453 W. Higgins Ave
- Pullman - 1012 E. 103rd St
- Rogers Park - 6447 N. Ravenswood
- West Edelson – 3720 W. 55th St
- West Englewood – 1756 W. 74th St
- West Town – 2505 W. Grand Ave
All kinds of food scraps are accepted with the program, including meat, bones, and dairy, as well as fruit and vegetable scraps and old leftovers. A full list of accepted and unaccepted items is available here.
Food in our landfills contributes more to methane emissions than any other landfill materials. Composting is one simple way that Chicago can reduce its emissions while enriching our soil for future produce.
For more information on recycling and the Food Scrap Drop-Off program, including drop-off sites and where to sign up, please visit www.chicagorecycles.org and view the educational video.
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Follow the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy on Social Media!
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Chairwoman Hadden launched social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook for the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy!
Make sure to follow these accounts to stay updated on:
- Updates on EPE happenings
- Legislative progress
- Committee Hearings
- Urban Forestry Board updates
- Shoreline Advisory Board Updates
- City Council Recaps
- And more!
- Environmental Justice News
- Local, State, Federal and Global updates!
- City Council Happenings
- Recap videos
- Updates on important legislative happenings
You can find us on Instagram @chicagoepe and on Facebook at Chicago Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy.
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