SWANA Resource on Measuring Recycling

This technical resource outlines best practices for transparently and consistently measuring recycled materials as part of an integrated solid waste management system. It offers guidance to governments and organizations on clearly defining, measuring, and reporting recycling data to support sustainable materials management. 

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Joint Advisory on Designing Contracts for Processing of Municipal Recyclables

This joint advisory is issued by SWANA and the National Waste & Recycling Association (NW&RA) to provide public and private sector solid waste management professionals with guidance, protocols, and standards regarding designing contracts for processing municipal recyclables.

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Access Attachment 1: Understanding Material Composition – Stream Composition Study »

Access Attachment 2: Methods of Determining the Value of Recyclables Handled at a Processing Facility »

Sustainable Materials Management Training Courses

SWANA's Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) training courses give recycling and special waste professionals a competitive advantage in this changing field. Courses include Managing Recycling Systems, Managing Composting Programs, and Zero Waste Principles and Practices. 

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Applied Research Foundation Reports

The Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has produced a number of Sustainable Materials Management reports over years led by the ARF’s SMM group.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a long-term commitment to helping Americans reduce, reuse, and recycle waste. EPA offers a number of resources and grants to support recycling infrastructure and outreach.