Illinois Recycling Education

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is seeking a vendor to implement an Illinois Recycling Education Program. The program aims to produce a holistic recycling education program to help Illinois residents understand how to properly dispose of household waste. The vendor will be required to develop and provide a toolkit per county, an interactive map, and a smartphone app to identify recyclables and provide information on non-recyclables. The solution must be available online on multiple platforms and be compliant with the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA). The vendor will also be required to conduct a statewide survey, provide promotional materials, and implement a search function for local recycling and disposal information. Some key features of the program include: • Personalized pick-up and event schedules • Drop-off locations for materials not picked up at curbside • Collection requirements customized for each municipality • A regularly updated pickup schedule calendar • The ability for residents to use their mobile device's camera to scan an item and get recycling or disposal information • Promotional materials for state and local governments in multiple languages • An educational program available to the public • Quarterly reports and meetings with the IEPA.