Where the U.S. Recycling System Stands — and What Comes Next
Explore Part One of the 2026 State of Recycling Report, a data-driven look at the current state of residential recycling and the work ahead to strengthen the system at scale.
Where the U.S. Recycling System Stands — and What Comes Next
Explore Part One of the 2026 State of Recycling Report, a data-driven look at the current state of residential recycling and the work ahead to strengthen the system at scale.
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2B
Diverted over 2 billion
incremental pounds of
recyclables from landfills
2.6M
Avoided over 2.6 million
metric tons of CO2e
2M
Provided over 2 million
recycling carts to
communities
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