Exhibit 24.1 Deliotte & Touche We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of SF Holdings Group, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated December 12, 2000, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of SF Holdings Group, Inc. for the year ended September 24, 2000. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Baltimore, Maryland January 31, 2001