Chicago Recycling Ordinance For Landlords

Chicago landlords are required to provide certain recycling information to tenants when the lease is signed, extended, and renewed. Domu’s Recycling Information Form does most of the work for you – it explains which items are recyclable, how to prepare them for recycling, and which items are not recyclable. The form also prompts you to fill in the property-specific recycling information required by the 2017 Chicago Recycling Ordinance – specifically, the location of the blue containers, the pick-up schedule, the name of the hauler (buildings of 5 units or more must use private haulers, whereas Chicago’s Streets and Sanitation department service smaller buildings), and who tenants can call with questions about recycling. 

For more information about a Chicago landlord’s responsibilities under the Chicago recycling ordinance, read Domu’s tips for compliance here.  

The general information that Domu provides about Chicago landlord-tenant law is not intended as legal advice. Domu endeavors to provide accurate information, but the law is subject to change, and Domu is not a law firm or provider of legal services. Questions about your particular leasing situation should be directed to a lawyer.