America Recycles Day

November 15 is America Recycles Day and is a time to recognize the importance and impact of recycling. Recycling has contributed to American prosperity and the protection of our environment.

The recycling rate has increased from less than seven percent in 1960 to the  current rate of 32 percent . An EPA study found that recycling and reuse activities in the United States accounted for 681,000 jobs and $37.8 billion in wages.

The recycling efforts of communities and business throughout the United States have helped with this success and growth. To build on our progress, EPA encourages every American to contribute by recycling right, not only on America Recycles Day, but all year long. This means checking with your local recycling provider to know what they will accept in your recycling bin. Items like cardboard, metal cans, and paper are commonly accepted by local curbside programs, and items like plastic bags, electronics and batteries do NOT go in the curbside recycling bin. Visit our  How Do I Recycle?: Common Recyclables  to learn how and where to recycle these and other items.

Go  here  to know more about recycling and how you can reduce waste. It's the perfect day to learn more.

• EPA's Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants Coming Soon
• $275 million available over the next 4 years.  
• For more information go to  https://www.epa.gov/rcra/solid-waste-infrastructure-recycling-grant-program  Sign up for updates here   https://www.epa.gov/recyclingstrategy/forms/stay-connected