Recycling in the U.S.
Complete Overview of U.S. MSW Recycling in 2006, data from MSW Facts and Figures 2006 (EPA)
U.S. Recycling Rate from 1960 to 2006 from MSW Facts and Figures 2006 (EPA)
U.S. Recycling Rates of Selected Materials in 2006 from MSW Facts and Figures 2006 (EPA)
U.S. MSW Breakdown before recycling from MSW Facts and Figures 2006 (EPA)
U.S. MSW Breakdown after recycling from MSW Facts and Figures 2006 (EPA)
Where to Recycle
Unsure where to recycled your batteries, CFLs, or anything else? Enter the type of item and your zipcode at Earth 911 and find the nearest recycling center for that item.
Recycling Resources
- What Do Those Recycling Numbers Mean?
- Stanford Recycling: Stanford is doing an amazing job with recycling, diverting 61% of waste from landfill. Read about their initiatives here.
Related Guides
- How to Green Your Recycling (Treehugger 2007)
Author: Nick Enge
Contributors: Julie Muir (Stanford)
General References:MetaEfficient
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