Resources for Recycling

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA has established three new waste prevention, reuse, and recycling grant programs:

Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program

Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program, Model Recycling Program Toolkit and School Curriculum

Battery Collection Best Practices and Voluntary Battery Labeling Guidelines

Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act

This proposed federal legislation would require the US EPA to establish a pilot grant program for improving recycling access in communities. States, local governments, Indian tribes, or public-private partnerships would be eligible to receive funding. This legislature was introduced in the Senate in March, 2024 and a previous version was introduced in March, 2022.

Read the bill text.

Read the summary of the bill.

Read the press release, “SWANA Supports Senate's Recent Recycling Legislation."

US National Recycling Goal

The US National Recycling Goal to increase the US recycling rate to 50 percent by 2030.

Learn More About the Goal and Measures

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) 

This proposed federal legislation would establish data collection and reporting requirements related to composting and recycling programs. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be required to issue several reports related to composting and recycling, including a report on the capability of the United States to implement a national composting strategy.

Read the bill text.

Read the summary of the bill.

Read the press release, “SWANA Supports Senate's Recent Recycling Legislation."

National Recycling Strategy

The US EPA is developing a series of strategies to build a circular economy for all. The first part of this series is the National Recycling Strategy, which identifies actions to address challenges facing the US municipal solid waste recycling system.

Read the Strategy

Read SWANA Executive Summary

Learn more on Strategy Implementation

National Framework for Advancing the US Recycling System

The National Framework for Advancing the US Recycling System is the product of a multi-stakeholder collaborative effort between federal, local, state and tribal governments; the recycling industry; non-profits; manufacturers; and product brands.

America Recycles Day

America Recycles Day^® (ARD) is celebrated nationally each year on November 15 to promote and celebrate recycling in the United States.

America Recycles Pledge

Building on Existing Efforts

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed federal efforts to advance the EPA recycling goal of 50 percent by 2030.

Joint Advisory on Designing Contracts for Processing of Municipal Recyclables

This joint advisory provides public and private sector solid waste management professionals with guidance regarding contracting for municipal recyclables.

SWANA REPORT: Recycling Markets Have Strongly Recovered

The good news is that prices and demand for recyclables have rebounded and are at—or close to—record highs in the United States and Canada. To find the context for today’s prices or learn why recycling prices have gone up, download new three-page report, “Recycling Markets Have Strongly Recovered Since National Sword”.

onDemand Managing Recycling Systems Training Course

SWANA onDemand training course equips you with tools and information to successfully plan, develop, market, and manage recycling programs.