In 1992, the McHenry County Board adopted the Solid Waste Management Plan, 1990-2010. The plan addressed the need to manage solid waste utilizing an integrated approach to achieve primarily self-sufficiency in managing the waste generate in McHenry County. 

Current Solid Waste Plan 2022-2031

Past Solid Waste Plans

The 20-year update provides the latest solid waste stream data and analysis. The County continues to support programs in the areas of solid waste management planning, education and enforcement.