Illinois HB3294 regulates organic waste composting operations, requiring permits for certain activities and exempting others.
HB3294 amends the Environmental Protection Act to define "organic waste" and establish permitting requirements for composting operations. It mandates permits for organic waste composting operations, except for specific exemptions. Exempt operations include on-site residential composting for personal use, landscape waste composting for personal activities, and certain small-scale farming operations. The bill also outlines standards for compost quality and facility operations, including setback distances from residences and water sources, and requirements for dust, odor, and noise control.
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