This SWANA Applied Research Foundation’s Recycling Group report provides solid waste managers with up-to-date information and guidance on how to reset curbside recycling programs in the wake of the China National Sword policy.

• The China National Sword Policy has resulted in about a 50% reduction in curbside recycling revenues.
• Major recycling commodities have been impacted by the China National Sword Policy, such as mixed paper, mixed plastics, and corrugated containers.
• Certain resets to curbside recycling programs can result in cost savings that will more than offset cost increases resulting from the China National Sword policy.