The Department of Environment and Sustainability operates an air-monitoring network for particulate matters (less than 2.5 micrometer in diameter...
Read moreAll asbestos abatement contractors working in suburban and unincorporated Cook County must be registered with the Cook County Department of...
Read moreAn asbestos abatement permit is required by the County of Cook Department of Environment and Sustainability to ensure the safe abatement and...
Read moreWhat is a Brownfield?
Brownfields are abandoned or under-used industrial and commercial properties with actual or perceived contamination...
Read moreThe Cook County Community Solar Project was launched in early 2015 with a grant from the Department of Energy’s Solar Market Pathways Program....
Read moreA permit is required by the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability when deconstructing, destroying, razing, tearing down,...
Read moreComplaints about environmental matters in suburban and unincorporated Cook County can be filed with the Department of Environment and...
Read moreEquipment Registration applications (see "Download" sidebar) must be submitted for the installation of air pollution sources such as combustion (...
Read moreThe Cook County Liquid Hazardous Waste Ordinance requires facilities in suburban Cook County to report their annual liquid hazardous waste...
Read moreCook County government requires open burning permits in suburban and unincorporated Cook County to protect life, property and prevent forest fires...
Read moreThe Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability promotes public education on radon by providing information on testing, mitigation of...
Read moreThe County's Environmental Ordinance calls for a number of solid waste and recycling initiatives in that will benefit the overall environmental...
Read moreCook County should be a world-class model of sustainability. We are working not only to boost sustainability practices throughout County...
Read moreThe Illinois Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act (415 ILCS 15/) requires counties to develop an initial solid waste management plan and...
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