Chicago City Council Eliminates "Grandfathered Clause"
July 31, 2015
All Multi-Unit Buildings with Five or More Units Now Required to Retain a Private Scavenger Service
On July 29, 2015, the Chicago City Council passed an amendment repealing the "grandfathered clause" under Municipal Code of Chicago section 7-28-240. The amendment requires all multi-unit residential buildings with five or more units to retain a private scavenger for refuse and recycling services no later than Thursday, October 28, 2015.
Property owners complete the Multi-Unit Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection form found on this page. To assist property owners in the transition, we have attached a list of private refuse and recycling collection services that are licensed to provide a service in Chicago.
Once property owners have submitted the Multi-Unit Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection form, the Department of Streets and Sanitation will coordinate the collection of the carts. This will be a rolling process that will begin as soon as a building reports their dumpster service has begun.
An FAQ and other information can be found on this page to assist property owners in the transition. Additional questions can be directed to the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, Bureau of Sanitation at 312.744.2413 or dss-carts@cityofchicago.org.
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