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Recycling at Work

Materials that have recycling potential are those that can be collected in quantity, be free of contamination and that can be economically transported to a processor or end user.

When starting a recycling program, consider these steps:

Obtain management support.

Form a team.

Know your waste

Conduct a waste assessment or waste audit (PDF)

Find a market.

Check yellow pages for recycling collectors and brokers

Contact solid waste or public works departments. - In Arkansas visit the Department of Environmental Quality Web Site 

Set goals

For a detailed guide - see the EPA's "How to Start or Expand a Recycling Collection Program" (PDF)

Your business may want to consider joining EPA's Waste Wise Program or call 1-800-EPA-WISE

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