HB5541

FOOD WASTE&COMPOSTING

Final Passage·5/21/26

Illinois HB5541 amends the Environmental Protection Act to establish standards for organic waste compost facilities and anaerobic digesters, and.

HB5541 amends the Environmental Protection Act to create performance standards for organic waste compost facilities and testing procedures for end-product compost. It mandates the Pollution Control Board to adopt these standards and requires a Technical Advisory Committee to evaluate them. The bill exempts on-site residential composting from these standards. It also establishes permitting requirements for organic waste composting operations and anaerobic digesters, with exemptions for small-scale and certain farm-based operations that meet volume limits, setback distances, and other.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Conservation Committee Hearing

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 21

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

May 21

House

Passed Both Houses