Chicago C&D Compliance Services

Chicago's Construction and Demolition Site Waste Recycling Ordinance requires contractors to recycle at least 50% of non-hazardous debris generated on covered projects. The ordinance applies to new construction, renovations requiring a certificate of occupancy, and demolitions of residential buildings with four or more units or commercial structures.

Under the ordinance, contractors must track the amount of C&D debris generated, achieve the 50% recycling threshold by weight, and submit a Recycling Compliance Form along with a recycler affidavit to the Department of Public Health at project completion. Non-compliance can delay project closeout and result in penalties.

C&D debris includes materials such as concrete, brick, asphalt, wood, metals, drywall, roofing materials, and cardboard—most of which can be recovered and diverted from landfills when processed at a certified facility.

How Can GreenWay Recycling Services Help?

As a certified C&D recycling facility in Chicago, GreenWay simplifies compliance so you can focus on your project. We handle the sorting, processing, and documentation required to meet the city's recycling mandate.

GreenWay Recycling Services can help your construction project meet Chicago's C&D requirements by:

• Accepting mixed C&D loads and sorting materials at our facility, no on-site separation required.

• Processing concrete, brick, wood, metals, drywall, roofing, cardboard, and other recoverable materials.

• Providing certified weight tickets and recycling documentation for compliance reporting.

• Supplying the recycler affidavit required for your Recycling Compliance Form submission.

• Achieving diversion rates that consistently exceed 50%, helping you meet or surpass city requirements.

• Offering roll-off dumpster rental for projects of all sizes.

• Supporting LEED MR2 credits for projects pursuing green building certification.