BACKHAULERS (11-5-260 et seq.)

Municipal Code of Chicago tit. 11, ch. 11-5, art. V

in effect

Municipal Code of Chicago § 11-5-260 Source-separated recycling - Required.

11-5-260 Source-separated recycling - Required. Each backhauler shall engage in source-separated recycling and shall source-separate materials in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 11-5-080. (Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 11-5-270 Proper disposal of recyclable material - Required.

11-5-270 Proper disposal of recyclable material - Required. If backhauled recyclable material is not reused or recycled by or at the facility to which it is transported, the backhauler shall: (1) dispose of such recyclable material in accordance with the requirements set forth in Articles II and III of this chapter; and (2) shall contract with a private hauler, meeting the requirements of Article IV of this chapter, for collection of such recyclable material. (Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 11-5-280 Selective backhauling of recyclable material - When permitted.

11-5-280 Selective backhauling of recyclable material - When permitted. A backhauler may backhaul any or all of the recyclable material set forth in Section 11-5-080. Provided, however, that if a backhauler backhauls only some of the recyclable material set forth in Section 11-5-080, it shall be the duty of such backhauler to ensure that the remainder of the recyclable material set forth in Section 11-5-080 is collected by a private hauler in accordance with Article IV of this chapter. (Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 11-5-290 Proper handling of recyclable material - Required.

11-5-290 Proper handling of recyclable material - Required. Backhaulers shall keep backhauled recyclable material separate from waste. (Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 11-5-300 Record keeping - Required.

11-5-300 Record keeping - Required. Backhaulers shall maintain complete and accurate records containing the following information: (1) the total tonnage of backhauled recyclable material collected within the city by the backhauler during each calendar year; (2) the name and address of each facility to which such backhauled recyclable material was transported during each calendar year; and (3) the percentage of backhauled recyclable material transported each calendar year to each facility identified pursuant to item (2) of this section. The records required by this section shall be kept on file by the backhauler for a period of three years. (Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 11-5-310 Annual recycling report - Required.

11-5-310 Annual recycling report - Required. Backhaulers shall submit to the Department, on a form provided by the Department, an annual recycling report meeting the requirements of Section 11-5-220. Provided, however, that for purposes of this section, each reference in Section 11-5-220 to a "private hauler" shall be replaced by the term "backhauler". (Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 11-5-320 Violation - Penalty.

11-5-320 Violation - Penalty. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates this Article V or any rule promulgated thereunder shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2656309Fetched: 10/24/2026