The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Resource Recovery Program’s biological phosphorous removal process is a by permit only program with delivery locations ready to receive high-carbon strength organic materials (HSOM). Industry users can apply now to deliver HSOM in an environmentally friendly manner at either one of the following two locations:

• Stickney Water Reclamation Plant: 6001 W Pershing Rd., Cicero, IL 60804
• Calumet Solids Management Area: 400 E 130th St, Chicago, IL 60628

For more information or to enquire about your participation in the program, please contact us at BioP@mwrd.org or by calling (312) 751–3044. If you’re interested in participating, please fill out our First Contact Questionnaire.

Program Description

Organic Materials Delivery Authorization Application

Resource Recovery Ordinance

Bio-P Program Definitions

FAQs