# CookCountyWastePermitPulse benchmark report

> As of 2026-10-28, CookCountyWastePermitPulse holds 111 public records from Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability Solid Waste Permits (datacatalog.cookcountyil.gov). The largest group is Recycler Class V with 42 (38%). Computed from the live dataset and updated on every refresh.

## By location

| Group | Records |
|---|---|
| Chicago Heights | 13 |
| Blue Island | 7 |
| Elgin | 7 |
| McCook | 7 |
| Alsip | 5 |
| Cicero | 5 |
| Melrose Park | 4 |
| Harvey | 4 |
| Des Plaines | 4 |
| Markham | 3 |
| Riverdale | 3 |
| Calumet City | 3 |
| Northlake | 3 |
| East Dundee | 3 |
| Forest View | 3 |

## By category

| Group | Records |
|---|---|
| Recycler Class V | 42 |
| Recycler Class II (tons/day tiers) | 38 |
| Recycler Class IV-B | 11 |
| Recycler Class IV-A | 11 |
| Recycler Class I | 5 |
| CCDD fill site | 3 |
| Recycler Class III | 1 |

Source: https://zalwin.com/reports/cookcountywastepermitpulse-benchmark (updated 2026-10-28).