How to Increase Recycling

High performing curbside programs typically achieve recycling rates of 350 pounds per household served or greater. Is your community fully carted? Municipalities using carts rather than bins achieve higher recycling rates. For more information, please refer to this Free Cart Guide and Cart Grants Program.

Looking for ways to increase participation?

If you’ve already moved from bins to carts in your community, and are looking for ways to increase your recycling rate by increasing household participation, consider these two options:

Download our Social Media Kit that includes posts as well as Best Management Practices

Use our Campaign Builder to create cart tags, and post cards that focus on educating your residents about top issues and Yes/No materials.