Kane County’s recycling program operates outside the traditional county budget. It’s primarily funded through an Enterprise Surcharge Fund (Fund 650), supported by landfill fees, franchise agreements, and a modest transfer from casino revenues.
Here’s how the recent budget numbers break down:
| Fiscal Year | Recycling Budget | Notes |
| FY 2023 | $189,315 | Baseline operations |
| FY 2024 | $635,181 | Includes $200K in ARPA funds and $95K for new contracts |
| FY 2025 | $389,700 | Reflects end of ARPA spike |
Despite the expanded FY 2024 budget, recycling remains a tiny portion of county spending—just $0.94 of every $1,000 in the county’s $416.6 million appropriations for FY 2025.
The county maintains a $3 million reserve to cover future obligations such as landfill post-closure care and long-term solid waste planning.
