Solid Waste Planning
Under the Illinois Solid Waste and Recycling Act (SWPRA), Illinois counties are required to create a County Solid Waste Plan every five years. These plans are required to include:
- A recycling program
- Description of the origin and types of waste generated
- Facilities for currently handling waste within the county
- Description of programs planned to handle waste over the next 20 years
- Evaluation of the environmental, energy, life cycle, and economic advantages and disadvantages of the programs
- Schedule for implementing the proposals
- Potential location for sites necessary to implement the proposals
- Identity of the governmental entity responsible for implementation
Greater Egypt is assisting the five counties with developing their Solid Waste Plans. The process includes conducting a local solid waste and needs assessment, survey of stakeholders, and update to the previous county plan. Planning and meeting information can be found below for each plan.
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These Plans will be updated in accordance with 415 ILCS 12 (Solid Waste Hauling and Recycling Program Act) and 415 ILCS 15 (Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act) and have been fully funded through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Solid Waste Planning Grant Program.
Jackson County
Draft Review:
Jackson County Solid Waste & Recycling Management Plan 2024
Other Forms:
Meeting Information:
| Date | Location | Agenda | Materials |
| 9/26/23 | 10:00 AM – JCHD Rear Building & Online
6:00 PM – Online Only |
X | Presentation Slides |
| 2/6/24 | 10:00 AM – JCHD Rear Building & Online
6:00 PM – Online Only |
X | Presentation Slides |
| 8/22/24 | 10:00 AM – JCHD Rear Building & Online
6:00 PM – Online Only |
X | Presentation Slides |
Perry County
Draft Review:
Perry County Solid Waste & Recycling Management Plan 2024
Other Forms:
Meeting Information:
| Date | Location | Agenda | Materials |
| 6/13/23 | Perry County Government Building | X | Meeting 1 Presentation |
| 1/23/24 | Virtual (Zoom) | X | Meeting 2 Presentation |
| 8/27/24 | Virtual (Zoom) | X | Meeting 2 Presentation |
Tri-County Plan (Franklin, Jefferson, Williamson)
Draft Review:
Tri-County Solid Waste & Recycling Management Plan 2024
Other Forms:
Meeting Information:
| Date | Location | Agenda | Materials |
| 5/25/23 | Virtual (Zoom) | X | Meeting 1 Presentation |
| 8/17/23 | In person and Virtual (Zoom) | X | Meeting 2 Presentation |
| 8/29/24 | Virtual (Zoom) | X | Meeting 3 Presentation |