Environment
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CDPH is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe environment by reducing environmental hazards that have a negative impact on the health of our City and residents.
- Community Environment Information
The health and safety of Chicago’s communities, particularly our most vulnerable residents, is our highest priority. We will post information here to keep residents updated on what’s happening in their community. - Environmental Permitting and Inspection
We are committed to ensuring businesses operate in a safe manner that protects our residents who work and live in the city. - Asbestos and Lead Hazards in Demolition and Renovation Projects
Environmental requirements prior to any demolition, renovation, or disturbance of asbestos in Chicago.
External Sites
- Air Quality Zoning
The Air Quality Ordinance, approved by City Council in March 2021, regulates the construction and expansion of certain facilities that create air pollution. The regulations require a formal City review process and expand public engagement opportunities for the zoning, public health and transportation implications of many types of intensive manufacturing and industrial operations. - RMG Expansion on Southeast Side
As of February 2022, the Chicago Department of Public Health issued its final decision for the proposed RMG/Southside Recycling facility.
Services
Above Ground Storage Permit
Application forms and information about applying for an above ground storage permit can be found here.
Air Pollution Control Permit
Application information and forms for air quality permits can be found here.
Air Quality and Health
Air pollution contributes to increased risk of chronic disease, which is the leading driver of Chicago’s nine-year life expectancy gap between Black and white residents and decreases in life expectancy in the Latinx population.
Community Environment Information
The health and safety of Chicago’s communities, particularly our most vulnerable residents, is our highest priority. We will post information here to keep residents updated on what’s happening in their community.
Environmental Complaint
Information about reporting an environmental complaint can be found here.
Environmental Permitting & Inspection
Environmental Permitting and Inspection Program aims to protect public health and the environment by reducing environmental risks throughout the city.
Highway Authority Agreement
A highway authority agreement is recognized as an “institutional control” for sites that have been remediated in accordance with the Illinois EPA’s Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives and where the Illinois EPA has determined that no further remediation is required as to the property(ies) to which the agreement is to apply.
Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility Overview
Overview of CDPH's Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility Overview
Illegal Fly Dumping, Trash Dumping
Information about reporting an illegal dumping, or "Fly Dumping" can be found here.
Landfill, Liquid Waste Facility, and/or Transfer Station Permit
Information about who should apply for a Landfill, Liquid Waste Facility, and/or Transfer Station Permit and application forms can be found here.
Liquid Waste Fee
Information and forms to pay liquid waste fees can be found here.
Recycling Facility Permit
Information about applying for a recycling facility permit, along with the recycling facility permit application, can be found here.
Rock Crushing Permit
Application and information regarding applying for a rock crushing permit can be found here.
Streeterville Right-of-Way or Property Permit
Based on the U.S. EPA’s recommendation, the City of Chicago is requiring radiation surveillance prior to intruding soils in the Streeterville Area.
Underground Storage Tank Permit
Information about applying for an underground storage tank permit and application forms can be found here.