Recycling and Material Recovery Grants
The table below displays grants, tax incentives, loans, rebates, and other funding that support recycling and reclaimed materials in the United States.
Related words we searched for include “waste diversion,” “reuse,” “circular economy,” “material recovery,” “upcycle,” “downcycle,” “zero waste,” and “resource efficiency.”
We strive to provide accurate and timely information on grants. However, please note that we have not reviewed these funding sources in detail. Grants listed may or may not be currently available or applicable to your needs. Also note that many federal grant programs have been paused indefinitely pending DOGE and White House Administrative review. Federal programs listed have been available historically through 2024.
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| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award | Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Communities | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Federal | Infrastructure development, equipment purchase, MRF upgrades, composting facility construction, contamination reduction | Political subdivisions of states and territories (counties, cities, towns, parishes) | Closed December 20, 2024; selections expected summer/fall 2025 | $500000 to $5 million | https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/solid-waste-infrastructure-recycling-grants-communities |
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for States and Territories | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Federal | Developing post-consumer materials management plans, data collection efforts, implementation of plans | U.S. States, Washington D.C., U.S. Territories | Previous round recipients announced September 2023; future rounds expected | Varies by state/territory | https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/solid-waste-infrastructure-recycling-grants-states-and-territories |
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Federal | Facility construction, equipment purchase, materials management infrastructure, end-market development | Indian Tribes, Intertribal Consortia | March 14 2025 | Varies | https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/solid-waste-infrastructure-recycling-grants-tribes-and-intertribal-consortia |
| Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Federal | Education campaigns, community outreach, recycling awareness | Varies; includes state/local governments and nonprofits | Closed December 20, 2024; selections expected in 2025 | Varies | https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/consumer-recycling-education-and-outreach-grant-program |
| Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise (C3) | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | State | Waste diversion, circular economy initiatives, recycling infrastructure | Local governments, businesses, nonprofits in Colorado | Rolling | Varies | https://cdphe.colorado.gov/c3 |
| Recycling and Waste Diversion (RWD) Grant | Georgia Environmental Protection Division | State | MRF infrastructure, hub and spoke development, hard-to-recycle materials, waste reduction | Local governments in Georgia | Closed for FY25; Awards expected December 2024-January 2025 | Varies | https://epd.georgia.gov/about-us/land-protection-branch/recovered-materials-and-abatement/recovered-materials/recycling-and |
| Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Materials Management Grants | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | State | Solid waste materials management | Local governments in Tennessee | April 11 2025 | Varies | https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/grant-watch/ |
| Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Recycling Grants | Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy | State | Recycling programs, litter reduction, scrap tire cleanup | Various entities in Nebraska | Annual cycle | Varies; $9.8 million total awarded in January 2025 | https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/grant-watch/ |
| Glass Recycling Foundation Grant Program | Glass Recycling Foundation | Private | Increasing glass recovery and connecting generators with end-markets | Nonprofits, government entities, glass collectors, MRFs, manufacturers | Rolling | Varies | https://epd.georgia.gov/other-grant-opportunities |
| Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation Grants | Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation | Private | Research projects and educational initiatives for solid waste industry | Various organizations | Rolling | Up to $500000 | https://cleanriver.com/blog/recycling-grants/ |
| Patagonia Environmental Grant | Patagonia | Private | Environmental action projects including waste reduction | Action-oriented organizations building public involvement | Rolling | $2500-$15000 | https://cleanriver.com/blog/recycling-grants/ |
| Keep America Beautiful/Coca-Cola Public Spaces Recycling Bin Grant Program | Keep America Beautiful | Private | Recycling bin placement in public spaces | KAB affiliates, government agencies, nonprofits, schools | Annual cycle | In-kind (recycling bins) | https://cleanriver.com/blog/recycling-grants/ |
| TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant | TD Bank | Private | Environmental initiatives including recycling and waste reduction | Various organizations in Canada | Rolling | Varies | https://cleanriver.com/blog/recycling-grants/ |
| Reduce Reuse Repair Micro-Grants | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | State | Extending product life through donation, sharing, rescue, reuse, repair | Businesses, nonprofits, regional authorities, municipalities, schools/colleges in Massachusetts | Applications open April 15, 2025; Due May 15, 2025 | $3000-$10000 | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| USDA Community Facilities Grant Program | United States Department of Agriculture | Federal | Essential community facilities including solid waste infrastructure (recycling equipment, scales, storage, etc.) | Rural communities with population under 20000 | Rolling | Up to $50000 with priority for communities under 5500 | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| Department of Energy Grant | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Advanced recycling technology development | Research institutions, universities | Rolling | Varies; up to $3.1 million | https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/grant-watch/ |
| Lackawanna County Electronic Recycling Events | Lackawanna County Pennsylvania | County | Electronic recycling events | Municipalities in Lackawanna County PA | Rolling | Up to $1000 per municipality | https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/grant-watch/ |
| Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Recycling Grants | Virginia Department of Environmental Quality | State | Litter prevention and recycling program implementation | Localities in Virginia | Annual | Based on population and road miles | https://cleanriver.com/blog/recycling-grants/ |
| West Virginia Recycling Assistance Grant Program | West Virginia | State | Recycling initiatives | Various entities in West Virginia | Annual | Varies | https://cleanriver.com/blog/recycling-grants/ |
| Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Program | Colorado | State | Financial viability of recycling, composting, reuse, waste reduction | Local governments, businesses, nonprofits, schools in Colorado | Varies | Varies | https://recycleco.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&category=grants |
| Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings Grants | Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings | Private | Aluminum beverage can recovery | Material Recovery Facilities | Annual | Equipment (eddy current, AI technology) | https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/grant-watch/ |
| Michigan Circular Economy Grants | Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) | State | Waste material reuse, repair, remanufacturing, recycling, organics recovery, composting | Public, private, and nonprofit sectors in Michigan | Annual cycle | $50,000 to $250,000 | https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/recycling/recycling-grants |
| Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program | California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) | State | Beverage container recycling, litter reduction | California cities, counties, state agencies, local governmental entities, special districts, public colleges/universities, K-12 school districts, nonprofits, qualifying Tribal entities, JPAs | Annual | Up to $1,500,000 total annually | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/beverage-container-recycling-grant-program-fy-2024-25-and-2025-26/ |
| North Carolina Recycling Business Development Grant | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | State | Equipment and buildings for recycling business operations, capacity increases | Recycling businesses in North Carolina | Closed for 2025 round | Varies | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grants-recycling-businesses |
| North Carolina Food Waste Reduction Grant | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | State | Food waste reduction | Local governments, nonprofits, businesses in North Carolina | Closed November 8 2024 | Varies | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grants-recycling-businesses |
| Polypropylene Recycling Coalition Grants | The Recycling Partnership | Private | MRF equipment upgrades for polypropylene sorting, capturing, and selling | Publicly, privately, and non-profit owned/operated MRFs in the United States | Rolling | Varies | https://recyclingpartnership.org/fifth-round-of-mrf-grants-spur-modernization-impacting-millions-nationwide/ |
| Film and Flexible Plastic Capture Grants | The Recycling Partnership | Private | Increased capture and quality of film and flexible plastic | MRFs, drop-off recycling centers, secondary sortation facilities, film and flexible reclaimers in US, Canada, and Mexico | Rolling | Varies | https://recyclingpartnership.org/grants/ |
| PET Capture Grants | The Recycling Partnership | Private | Increased capture and quality of PET | MRFs, secondary sortation facilities, PET reclaimers in US (facilities), US/Canada/Mexico (reclaimers) | Rolling | Varies | https://recyclingpartnership.org/grants/ |
| Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreements | United States Department of Agriculture | Federal | Composting, food waste reduction, vermicomposting projects | Local governments, nonprofits, veterans’ organizations | Annual cycle | Varies | https://www.usda.gov/farming-and-ranching/agricultural-education-and-outreach/urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production/composting-and-food-waste-reduction-cfwr-cooperative-agreements |
| EPA Region 1 Environmental Justice/Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Materials Management Projects | Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 | Federal | Environmental justice, pollution prevention, sustainable materials management | State/local governments, public/nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, K-12 schools/districts, nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and 10 tribal nations | November 5 2024 | Varies | https://www.wastedive.com/news/federal-recycling-and-waste-grants-2024-epa-usda/728518/ |
| Oregon Materials Management Grants Program | Oregon Department of Environmental Quality | State | Waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting | Local governments, businesses, nonprofits in Oregon | Application anticipated January 2025; Projects January 2025-January 2027 | Varies | https://www.oregon.gov/deq/mm/pages/grants.aspx |
| Minnesota Materials and Solid Waste Management Grants | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Recycling market development, organics management, sustainable building materials management | Various entities in Minnesota (specific eligibility varies by program) | Varies; Funds available through June 2025 | Varies | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/materials-and-solid-waste-management-grants |
| Cuyahoga County Community Recycling Awareness Grant | Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District | County | Recycling education materials, event recycling, public space recycling containers, signage | Cities, villages, townships in Cuyahoga County, Ohio | February 3 2025 | Up to $6000 | https://cuyahogarecycles.org/district_grants/ |
| Cuyahoga County Waste Reduction Recycling Container and Composting Equipment Grant | Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District | County | Waste reduction equipment, recycling containers, composting equipment, signage | Nonprofit organizations, schools in Cuyahoga County, Ohio | February 7 2025 | Up to $25000 | https://us.fundsforngos.org/type-of-grantgrant/2025-waste-reduction-recycling-container-and-composting-equipment-grant-ohio/ |
| Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | State | Recycling, composting/organics, reuse, source reduction, program development | Cities, towns, regional authorities in Massachusetts | Applications open April 1 2025; Due June 2 2025 | Varies | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-sustainable-materials-recovery-program-smrp-municipal-grant |
| Texas Regional Solid Waste Grants Program | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | State | Source reduction and recycling, household hazardous waste management, citizen collection stations, educational projects | Local governments in Texas | Varies by Council of Government region | Varies | https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/waste_permits/waste_planning/wp_grants.html |
| Franklin County Community Waste Reduction Grant | Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) | County | Waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, food donation activities | Organizations in Franklin County, Ohio | Applications for 2025 closed; 2026 cycle opens April 2025 | $500-$35000 (20% match required) | https://www.swaco.org/189/Community-Waste-Reduction |
| Association of Ohio Recyclers Grant Program | Association of Ohio Recyclers | Private | Recycling and sustainability-related projects | Association of Ohio Recyclers members | Rolling | Up to $500 | https://www.timetorecycle.org/grants/ |
| New York Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program for Capital Projects | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation | State | Recycling equipment, facilities, infrastructure | Municipalities, public authorities, agencies, nonprofit organizations (for beverage container projects) | Operating under a multi-year waitlist; Awards issued on first-come-first-served basis | 50% reimbursement of eligible costs | https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/105603.html |
| New York Recycling Coordination and Education Projects Grant | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation | State | Recycling coordinator salaries, public education, promotional materials for recycling and waste reduction | Municipalities in New York | August-October annually | 50% reimbursement of eligible costs | https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/105613.html |
| New York Household Hazardous Waste Program Grant | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation | State | HHW collection, recycling, disposal, public education | Municipalities in New York | January-February for previous year’s costs | 50% reimbursement of eligible costs | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants/household-hazardous-waste-programs-grants |
| Arizona Recycling Program Grants | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | State | Waste reduction assistance, recycling initiatives | Political subdivisions of Arizona, private enterprises, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Tribal Governments | Applications expected to open July 2025 | Varies | https://azdeq.gov/recyclinggrants |
| USDA Solid Waste Management Grants | United States Department of Agriculture | Federal | Technical assistance, training for solid waste site management and planning | Public bodies, nonprofits, academic institutions, federally recognized tribes, associations serving rural areas | Annual cycle | Varies | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/solid-waste-management-grants |
| Massachusetts Waste Reduction Innovation Grant | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | State | Start-up/pilot projects, capital infrastructure investments for new recycling and reuse technology | Businesses, start-ups, non-profit organizations in Massachusetts | July 15 2025 | Varies | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/waste-reduction-innovation-grant |
| California Organics Grant Program | CalRecycle | State | Organics recycling infrastructure, composting facilities, anaerobic digestion | Public entities, private companies in California | Annual cycle; Next cycle TBD | $10 million maximum per project | https://www.wastedive.com/news/sb-1383-organics-grant-program-calrecycle/703057/ |
| New Jersey Recycling Enhancement Act County Grant | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection | State | Preparing/revising solid waste management plans, implementing State Recycling Plan, research, education | County governments in New Jersey | Annual cycle; Deadlines published in program announcements | Share of approximately $7.16 million annually based on county waste generation | https://dep.nj.gov/grantandloanprograms/recycling-enhancement-act-county-grant/ |
| New Jersey Higher Education Research Grant Program | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection | State | Research on recycling and solid waste management techniques, methodologies, markets | State universities, colleges, community colleges in New Jersey | Annual cycle; Program specific | Varies | https://dep.nj.gov/grantandloanprograms/solid-waste-recycling-enhancement-act-rea-higher-education-research-grant-program/ |
| Delaware Solid Waste Authority Collection Events | Delaware Solid Waste Authority | State | Household hazardous waste collection, electronic goods recycling, paper shredding | Delaware residents, businesses | Multiple events throughout the year | Free collection services | https://dswa.com/ |
| Nevada Recycling Grant | Nevada Division of Environmental Protection | State | Projects that divert materials from landfills, improve recycling access and quality | Municipalities, nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, public institutions in Nevada | July 12 2025 | Share of $75000 total available | https://ndep.nv.gov/nevada-recycles/recycle/grants |
| Gulf States High School Art and Slogan Competition Grant | EPA Gulf of Mexico Division | Federal | Education program to reduce plastic and trash in freshwater/marine systems in Gulf states | Organizations in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida | Applications due Nov 5 2024 | Varies | https://www.wastedive.com/news/federal-recycling-and-waste-grants-2024-epa-usda/728518/ |
| Connecticut Sustainable Materials Management Grant Program | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection | State | Food scrap collection, unit-based pricing programs | Municipalities, regional entities in Connecticut | Application period open; Informational session April 28 2025 | Share of $7.5 million total | https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2025/04-2025/governor-lamont-announces-grants-available-to-support-towns-with-sustainable-waste-reduction |
| Pennsylvania County Recycling Coordinator Grant Program | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | State | County recycling coordinator salary and expenses | Pennsylvania county governments | February 22 2025-April 30 2025 | 50% reimbursement of eligible costs | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance.html |
| Pennsylvania Household Hazardous Waste Education Grant | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | State | Educational programs on household hazardous waste and pollution prevention | Pennsylvania counties | Annual cycle | 80% reimbursement of eligible costs | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance.html |
| Pennsylvania Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | State | Collection, transportation and management of household hazardous waste, electronics, and tires | Registered sponsors of collection programs | Annual cycle | Up to 50% of eligible costs | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance.html |
| Pennsylvania Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | State | Equipment for reducing fresh and processed foodstuffs entering the waste stream | Registered nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania | Closed February 28 2025; Next cycle TBD | Varies | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance.html |
| Pennsylvania Recycling Performance Grants | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | State | Recycling program support based on total tons recycled and recycling rate | Local governments with recycling programs in Pennsylvania | Annual cycle | Based on tons recycled and recycling rate | https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Waste/Recycling/Municipal-Resources/FinancialAssistance/Pages/Recycling-Performance-Grants.aspx |
| Kansas Waste Tire Grant | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | State | Projects using waste tire material (minimum 50% by weight) | Local governments, K-12 public and private schools in Kansas | November 15 2024-January 15 2025 | Varies | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/700/Waste-Reduction-Public-Education-Grants |
| Kansas Solid Waste Grant | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | State | Waste management projects | Counties, municipalities, solid waste management regions, and private entities in Kansas | March 15 2025-May 15 2025 | Varies | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/700/Waste-Reduction-Public-Education-Grants |
| Missouri MARC Solid Waste Management District Grant Program | Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District | Regional | Waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting projects | Projects in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri | Annual cycle | Varies | https://www.marc.org/environment/recycling-and-solid-waste/swmd-grant-program |
| Connecticut Materials Management Infrastructure Grant | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection | State | Waste management infrastructure for regional facilities | Regional resource recovery authorities in Connecticut | Annual cycle | Up to $4.5 million | https://www.scrrra.org/ |
| Maine Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program | Maine Department of Environmental Protection | State | Municipal/regional composting, organics recovery, recycling programs, equipment, education | Public or private entities in Maine | Two cycles per year (Spring in February; Fall in August) | Varies ($1000-$40000) | https://www.maine.gov/dep/sustainability/compost/grant.html |
| Ecomaine School Recycling & Compost Grants | Ecomaine | Private | School recycling bins, education materials, compost hauling fees | Public or private schools in Ecomaine member communities (Maine) | Annual cycle | Up to $5000 from $25000 total | https://www.ecomaine.org/tours-and-educational-outreach/grants/ |
| Washington Public Participation Grant Program | Washington State Department of Ecology | State | Waste management improvement, recycling, composting, food waste reduction, cleanup projects | Nonprofits and individuals affected by hazardous substances in Washington | January 7 2025-February 4 2025 | Up to $120000 ($60000 per year for 2 years) | https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/november-2024/grants-up-to-120-000-help-educate-communities-about-local-environmental-projects |
| Washington King County Recycling and Waste Reduction Grants | King County Solid Waste Division | County | Recycling, reuse and waste reduction projects; improving education, collection processes, end markets | Businesses, nonprofits, local organizations in King County, Washington | Annual cycle | Between $20000 and $300000 per project | https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/washington-county-recycling-waste-diversion-grants/ |
| South Carolina Recycling Education Grant | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services | State | Recycling awareness and education in schools | K-12 schools in South Carolina | FY26 grant available August 2025 | Varies | https://des.sc.gov/community/k-12-schools-students-teachers/contests-grants/recycling-grant-funding-k-12-schools |
| Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | State | Recognition for outstanding recycling and waste minimization efforts | Communities, organizations, schools, businesses in Wisconsin | Annual cycle | Recognition (non-monetary) | https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Recycling/Awards.html |
| Vermont Addison County Solid Waste Management District Municipal Grants | Addison County Solid Waste Management District | Regional | Start-up of new municipal recycling/composting/reuse projects, capital improvements to existing facilities, feasibility studies on Act 148 compliance, equipment purchase | Member municipalities of ACSWMD | Annual cycle | Varies (25% match required for schools) | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| Vermont Southern Windsor/Windham County SWMD School Grant Program | Southern Windsor/Windham County Solid Waste Management District | Regional | Solid waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting in schools | Schools in Southern Windsor/Windham County SWMD | Annual cycle | Varies | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| Vermont Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District Municipal Services Program | Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District | Regional | Solid waste management local facility improvements and maintenance | Member municipalities of CVSWMD | Annual cycle | Varies | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| Vermont Outreach and Waste Reduction & Reuse Project Grants | Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District | Regional | Waste reduction and reuse education, business development, technical assistance, community projects | Businesses, community groups, youth groups, institutions, nonprofits in district | Annual cycle | Varies | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| Illinois County Solid Waste Planning Grant | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | State | Development and implementation of county solid waste management plans with required recycling programs | Illinois counties and municipalities with population of 1000000 or more | Currently closed; 5-year plan update cycles | Varies | https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/materials-management/county-solid-waste-planning.html |
| Minnesota Recycling Market Development Grants | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Recycling market development projects | Organizations in Minnesota | Annual cycle | Share of approximately $5.3 million total | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/materials-and-solid-waste-management-grants |
| Minnesota Organics Management Grants | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Organics collection, processing, and education programs, equipment, and supplies | Organizations in Minnesota | July 2023-June 2025 funding cycle | Varies | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/materials-and-solid-waste-management-grants |
| Minnesota Sustainable Building and Materials Management Grants | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Structural moving, building preservation, materials salvage and reuse, deconstruction | Organizations in Minnesota | July 2023-June 2025 funding cycle | Varies | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/materials-and-solid-waste-management-grants |
| Minnesota Wasted Food Prevention and Food Rescue Grants | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Prevention of wasted food and food rescue projects | Organizations in Minnesota | Annual cycle | Share of approximately $4.5 million total | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/grants-loans-and-contracts |
| Idaho Leaf Disposal Program | Ada County Landfill | County | Free leaf disposal and processing for composting | Ada County residents and businesses in Idaho | Seasonal (Fall) | Free disposal service | https://adacounty.id.gov/landfill/waste-types-solutions/waste-diversion-recycling/ |
| Community Change Grants | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Federal | Environmental justice projects, pollution reduction, waste and recycling initiatives | Community-based non-profit organizations partnering with tribes, local governments, or higher education institutions | December 20, 2024 for local governments; March 14, 2025 for tribes and intertribal consortia | Share of $78 million total | https://www.wastedive.com/news/federal-recycling-and-waste-grants-2024-epa-usda/728518/ |
| Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program (Round 2) | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Federal | Education campaigns, community outreach, recycling awareness | Various entities including local governments, nonprofits | Closed December 20, 2024; selections expected in 2025 | Varies | https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/consumer-recycling-education-and-outreach-grant-program |
| EPA Region 4 Technical Assistance Grant | Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 | Federal | Research, education, training, innovative waste management techniques | Projects in AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, and six tribes | Annual cycle | Varies | https://www.wastedive.com/news/federal-recycling-and-waste-grants-2024-epa-usda/728518/ |
| Massachusetts Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | State | Recycling, composting/organics, reuse, source reduction, program development | Cities, towns, and regional authorities in Massachusetts | Applications open April 1, 2025; Due June 2, 2025 | Varies | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-sustainable-materials-recovery-program-smrp-municipal-grant |
| Massachusetts Reduce Reuse Repair Micro-Grants | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | State | Extending product life through donation, sharing, rescue, reuse, repair | Businesses, nonprofits, regional authorities, municipalities, schools/colleges in Massachusetts | Applications open April 15, 2025; Due May 15, 2025 | $3000-$10000 | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| Michigan Recycling Grants (Renew Michigan Fund) | Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy | State | Growing recycling and improving materials management | Varies by RFP; public and private sector in Michigan | Varies by RFP | Varies | https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/recycling/recycling-grants |
| Cuyahoga County Special Project Grant | Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District | County | Equipment and materials for recycling, composting, and organics programs; illegal dumping prevention | Communities, nonprofit businesses, institutions in Cuyahoga County, Ohio | February 3 2025 | Up to $25000 | https://cuyahogarecycles.org/district_grants/ |
| New York Municipal Food Scraps Recycling Initiatives | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation | State | Food scraps recycling programs, composting facilities, anaerobic digestion | Municipalities in New York | Closed January 31, 2025; next cycle TBD | Share of $1250000 total | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/recycling-composting/organic-materials-management/funding-opportunities-for-organics-management |
| Minnesota Materials Management Grants | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Recycling market development, organics management, sustainable building materials | Various entities in Minnesota (specific eligibility varies by program) | Varies; Funds available through June 2025 | Varies | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/materials-and-solid-waste-management-grants |
| North Carolina Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | State | Building capacity to divert materials from waste stream, increasing recycling awareness | Local governments in North Carolina | Closed February 14, 2025; next cycle expected late 2025 | Varies | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grants-local-governments |
| North Carolina Multifamily Recycling Grant Program | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | State | Multifamily recycling programs | Local governments, recycling businesses, nonprofits, multifamily property owners/management companies, public housing authorities, colleges/universities | Rolling | Varies | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grants-local-governments |
| University of Akron Recycling Technology Development Grant | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Development of new recycling technology to blend and purify mixed plastics | University of Akron | Awarded February 2025 | $3.1 million | https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/grant-watch/ |
| Chittenden Solid Waste District Container Grants | Chittenden Solid Waste District | Regional | Containers for recyclables and compostables to increase diversion from landfill | Businesses, institutions, municipalities, nonprofit organizations in Chittenden County, Vermont | Rolling | Varies | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| Chittenden Solid Waste District Waste Reduction Project Grants | Chittenden Solid Waste District | Regional | Projects that reduce solid waste, promote sustainable reuse, increase recycling | Businesses, institutions, municipalities, community groups, nonprofits in Chittenden County, Vermont | Rolling | Varies | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| New Hampshire Used Oil Collection Grant | New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services | State | Establishing, improving, or operating used oil collection centers | Towns, cities, counties, solid waste districts, government entities, nonprofits, registered motor vehicle inspection stations in New Hampshire | Rolling | Up to $2,500 ($5,000 for centers serving two or more towns) | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| New Hampshire Household Hazardous Waste Grant | New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services | State | Household hazardous waste collection events | Municipalities in New Hampshire | Annual cycle | Varies | https://www.nrrarecycles.org/grant-opportunities |
| FY2024-FY2025 Regional Source Reduction Assistance Grants | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Regions 3; 4; 5; 7; 8; 9; 10) | Federal | Research, investigation, experiments, surveys, studies, demonstration, education, and training in pollution prevention/source reduction approaches | Eligible entities within EPA Regions 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 | NOFO opens February 15 2024; closes April 15 2024; selections anticipated September 30 2024 | Varies | https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-02/fy24-25-sra-nofo-final-508.pdf |
| Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Loan Program | California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) | State | Machinery, equipment, and ancillary costs for recycling manufacturing | For-profit entities; Nonprofits; Local government entities; Regional waste agencies | Rolling | Loans up to $2,000,000 or 75% of project cost (max $3,000,000 outstanding); 4% interest; term up to 10 years (assets) or 15 years (real estate); 25% match required | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/rmdz/loans/ :contentReference |
| Closed Loop Infrastructure Fund | Closed Loop Partners | Nonprofit | Financing collection, sortation, processing, and circular economy infrastructure projects | Municipalities; Private companies | Rolling | Zero interest loans to municipalities; below-market rate loans to private companies; typical loan size $3–5 M; term 3–10 years | https://www.closedlooppartners.com/capital-management/catalytic-capital/infrastructure/ :contentReference |
| Recycling Technology Assistance Program | Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation | County | Research and development of products or processes using recovered or recyclable materials | For-profit entities | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://kcedc.org/business-resources/loan-programs/ :contentReference |
| Recycling Loan Fund | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection / BDC Capital | State | Reuse, recycling, and composting infrastructure investments | Businesses; Nonprofits; Municipalities | Rolling | $50,000–$500,000 (up to $1.5 M for anaerobic digestion projects); terms up to 10 years | https://www.bdcnewengland.com/programs/massachusetts-recycling-loan-fund/ |
| Recycling or Composting Equipment Tax Credit | Kentucky Department of Revenue | State | Purchase of recycling or composting equipment | Any taxpayer (individuals, corporations, LLET entities) | File Schedule RC by the 7th month after close of taxable year | 50% of installed cost of equipment :contentReference | https://revenue.ky.gov/Business/Pages/Recycling-Composting-Tax-Credit.aspx :contentReference |
| Major Recycling Credit | Kentucky Department of Revenue | State | Purchase/installation of large-scale recycling equipment | Entities investing >$10M, ≥400 FTEs, equipment cost >$500M | Approved application; credit period up to 30 years from approval | Up to 25% of installed cost; max $2.5M/year :contentReference | https://revenue.ky.gov/Business/Pages/Major-Recycling-Credit.aspx :contentReference |
| Sales Tax Exemption on Resource Recovery Equipment | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | State | Purchase of resource recovery and recycling equipment | Units of local government or their agents | Permanent; exemption at time of purchase or refund application | 100% exemption of sales tax on qualifying equipment :contentReference | https://floridadep.gov/waste/permitting-compliance-assistance/content/sales-tax-exemption-resource-recovery-equipment :contentReference |
| N.C. Sales Tax Exemptions for Recyclers | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | State | Purchase of recycling equipment, fuel, piped gas, electricity | Recyclers as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. §105-164.13(5k) | Permanent; exemption applies at purchase | 100% exemption of sales and use tax on recyclers’ equipment and utilities :contentReference | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/recycling-business-assistance-center/financing/tax-incentives :contentReference |
| Iowa Sales & Use Tax Exemption for Recycling Equipment | Iowa Department of Revenue | State | Machinery, equipment used in recycling processes | Manufacturers and recyclers purchasing new industrial equipment | Permanent; exemption applies at time of purchase | 100% exemption of state sales and use tax :contentReference | https://revenue.iowa.gov/taxes/tax-guidance/sales-use-excise-tax/iowa-sales-and-use-tax-manufacturing-and-processing :contentReference |
| Manufacturing & Recycling Sales Tax Exemption | North Dakota Legislative Council | State | Machinery and equipment used in new recycling facilities or expansions | Manufacturers or recyclers with qualifying facility expansion | Permanent; certificate required pre-purchase or refund post-purchase | 100% sales tax exemption on qualifying machinery/equipment :contentReference | https://ndlegis.gov/sites/default/files/resource/committee-memorandum/23.9220.01000.pdf :contentReference |
| Sales & Use Tax Exemption for Recovered Materials Processing | Missouri Department of Revenue | State | Machinery, materials, energy for processing recovered materials | Manufacturers and processors of recovered materials | Permanent; applies at purchase | 100% exemption of state sales and use tax :contentReference | https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/12csr/12c10-111.pdf :contentReference |
| Recycling Equipment Income Tax Credit | Commonwealth of Virginia | State | Purchase of recycling equipment used in material processing | Manufacturers using equipment to process recyclable materials | Claim with annual income tax return | 10% of equipment purchase price :contentReference | https://archive.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/tools/rmd/web/html/rec-tax.html :contentReference |
| Reduced Sales Tax Rate for Recycling Equipment | State of Mississippi | State | Purchase of pollution control and recycling equipment | Manufacturers and recyclers | Permanent; exemption approved by certifying agency | 0.01% reduced rate on sales tax for qualifying equipment :contentReference | https://www.wsipp.wa.gov/ReportFile/1207/Wsipp_Tax-Policy-for-Recycling-and-Water-Quality-An-Analysis-of-Programs-From-Other-States_Full-Report.pdf :contentReference |
| Environmental Assistance Loans | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Capital costs of waste or pollution prevention machinery and equipment (including recycling/organics recycling) | For-profit entities; Nonprofits; Local government entities; Start-up businesses (case-by-case) | Rolling | Participatory loans up to $600,000 at 0% interest (25% match; contingent on revolving account funding); Direct loans up to $100,000 at 0% interest (25% match) :contentReference | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-loans/environmental-assistance-loans :contentReference |
| ClearStream Loan Program | Wood County Solid Waste Management District | County | In-kind loan of recycling and composting containers for events | Residents; event organizers; community groups | Rolling | In-kind loan of containers (undisclosed) | https://recycle.woodcountyohio.gov/410/ClearStream-Loan-Program :contentReference |
| Recycling Market Development Revolving Loan Program | CalRecycle | State | Financing for recycling manufacturers to purchase equipment and expand operations | Private for-profit entities, Nonprofits (excluding private schools), Local government entities in California | Rolling | Loans up to $2 million with terms up to 10 years | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/rmdz/loans/ |
| Solid Waste Loan Program | Ohio Water Development Authority | State | Acquisition and construction of solid waste facilities, including materials recovery and compost facilities | Municipalities, counties, and other governmental entities in Ohio | Applications due by the 1st of each month for consideration at month’s end | Loan amounts vary based on project scope | https://www.owda.org/solid-waste-loan-program |
| Recycling Equipment Financing | Marshall Capital Group | Private | Purchase of new or used waste and recycling equipment | Businesses in the waste management industry across the U.S. | Rolling | Financing from $10,000 to $5 million; terms up to 84 months | https://marshallcapitalgrp.com/waste-recycling-equipment/ |
| Self-Help Credit Union Green Loans | Self-Help Credit Union | Private | Start-up capital, equipment purchases, facility acquisition/renovation for green businesses | For-profit small businesses in North Carolina, especially in rural and tobacco-dependent counties | Rolling | Loans from $10,000 to over $1 million; flexible terms | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling/programs-offered/recycling-business-assistance-center/financing/loans-recycling-businesses |
| Green Loan Support Program | Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency | County | Waste prevention, reuse, manufacturing of recycling products, composting, and anaerobic digestion | Businesses in Tehama County, California | Rolling | Attractive loan terms; specific amounts undisclosed | https://greenloansupport.com/ |
| Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Project Funding | South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources | State | Improvement and maintenance of solid waste disposal and recycling capabilities | Municipalities and other entities in South Dakota | Applications due by October 1st annually; amendments considered quarterly | Loan amounts vary; some projects may receive Clean Water SRF loans | https://danr.sd.gov/Funding/EnviromentalFunding/SolidWaste.aspx |
| Recycling Market Development Program | Indiana Department of Environmental Management | State | Purchase of equipment for manufacturing products from recycled materials or processing recyclables into finished grade specifications | Indiana companies | Rolling | Loans up to $500,000; Attraction loans up to $1 million | https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/recycling-market-development-program/ |
| Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Financing for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage | Municipalities, counties, and other entities in eligible rural areas | Rolling | Loan amounts vary based on project scope | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program |
| Water & Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Affordable financing to improve access to clean, reliable water and waste disposal systems in rural areas | Private lenders providing financing to qualified borrowers in rural areas | Rolling | Loan amounts vary based on project scope | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-loan-guarantees |
| Recycling Promotion and Assistance Fund (RPAF) Loan Program | Indiana Department of Environmental Management | State | Purchase of equipment for manufacturing products from recycled materials or processing recyclables into finished grade specifications | Indiana companies | Rolling | Loans up to $500,000; Attraction loans up to $1 million | https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/recycling-market-development-program/rmdp-its-the-economy/ |
| Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Support for advanced technology vehicle manufacturing and related infrastructure, including battery recycling facilities | Manufacturers and related businesses in the United States | Rolling | Loan amounts vary based on project scope | https://www.energy.gov/lpo/advanced-technology-vehicles-manufacturing-loan-program |
| Florida Recycling Loan Program | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | State | Purchase of equipment and machinery to expand recycling capacity | For-profit small businesses legally licensed and operating in Florida, creditworthy start-up companies, or out-of-state firms considering expansions into Florida | Rolling | Loans up to $200,000 at interest rates up to 2% below prime | https://floridadep.gov/waste/waste-reduction/content/recycling-loan-program |
| Beverage Container Recycling Loan Program | California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) | State | Develop and improve recycling facilities that process empty beverage containers into valuable materials | Eligible organizations in California | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/funding/bcrl/ |
| Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Federal | Low-cost, long-term supplemental loans for regionally and nationally significant water and wastewater infrastructure projects | Corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, trusts, and federal, state, local, or tribal government entities | Rolling | Minimum project size of $20 million for large communities; $5 million for small communities | https://www.epa.gov/wifia/what-wifia |
| Energy Loan Program | Missouri Department of Natural Resources | State | Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, including waste heat recovery and high-efficiency systems | Public schools, higher education institutions, local governments, hospital districts, sewer and water supply districts, publicly owned airport facilities in Missouri | March 31, 2025, or until funds are obligated | $10,000 to $5 million | https://dnr.mo.gov/energy/grants-loans/energy-loans |
| Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Loan Program | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation / Pathway Lending | State | Energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements, including equipment upgrades and renewable installations | For-profit and nonprofit businesses, local government entities in Tennessee | Rolling | $20,000 to $5 million | https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/energy/state-energy-office–seo-/programs-projects/programs-and-projects/clean-energy-financing/energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-loan-program.html |
| Natural Capital Investment Fund Loans | Natural Capital Investment Fund | Private | Loans for recycling companies focusing on sustainable use of natural resources | Recycling companies in North Carolina | Rolling | $25,000 to $750,000 | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling/programs-offered/recycling-business-assistance-center/financing/loans-recycling-businesses |
| Mountain BizWorks Small Business Loans | Mountain BizWorks | Private | Small business loans to help businesses launch and expand, including recycling businesses | Businesses in Western North Carolina | Rolling | $1,000 to $150,000 | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling/programs-offered/recycling-business-assistance-center/financing/loans-recycling-businesses |
| Recycling Loan Program | Florida Department of Environmental Protection / Florida First Capital Finance Corporation | State | Purchase of equipment and machinery to expand recycling capacity | For-profit small businesses in Florida with net worth under $6 million and fewer than 100 employees | Rolling | Up to $200,000 | https://floridadep.gov/waste/waste-reduction/content/recycling-loan-program |
| Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund | Kansas Corporation Commission | State | Energy efficiency audits, upgrades, and retrofits to increase energy efficiency and improve building comfort | Small businesses, agricultural producers, nonprofits, municipal and county governments, colleges and universities, state agency buildings in Kansas | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://www.kcc.ks.gov/kansas-energy-office/energy-efficiency-revolving-loan-grants |
| Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program | California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) | State | Financing for recycling manufacturers to purchase equipment and expand operations, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions | Private for-profit entities, nonprofits (excluding private schools), local government entities in California | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/funding/GHGLoans/ |
| Cleanup Revolving Loan Program | Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development | State | Low-interest loans for cleanup of contaminated sites to return them to marketable use | Cities, counties, developers, economic development authorities, housing redevelopment authorities, port authorities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations in Minnesota | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://mn.gov/deed/government/financial-assistance/cleanup/cleanuprevolvingloanprogram.jsp |
| Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | State | Low-interest loans for planning, designing, building, or upgrading drinking water systems | Local governments and private utilities in Florida | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://floridadep.gov/wra/srf |
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Federal | Low-interest loans for water quality improvement projects, including municipal wastewater facilities and nonpoint source pollution control | State and local governments, tribes, and certain nonprofit organizations | Varies by state | Varies by state | https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf |
| Recycling Business Loan Fund | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection / New Jersey Economic Development Authority | State | Loans for recycling businesses to finance equipment, facilities, and other capital needs | For-profit recycling businesses operating in New Jersey | Varies | Varies | https://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/resource/26sch15.pdf |
| Recycling & Waste Grants & Loans | Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs | State | Financial assistance for waste reduction, materials reuse, recycling, and composting programs and facilities | Municipalities, businesses, and nonprofits in Massachusetts | Varies | Varies | https://www.mass.gov/recycling-waste-grants-loans |
| eSELF Revolving Loan Program | Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet | State | Energy efficiency projects in state-owned buildings | Kentucky state agencies | Rolling | $50,000 to $225,000 | https://finance.ky.gov/office-of-the-secretary/green-bank/Pages/energy-loans.aspx |
| Hybrid Revolving Loan Program | Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet | State | Energy efficiency projects in state-owned buildings | Kentucky state agencies | Rolling | $50,000 to $600,000 | https://finance.ky.gov/office-of-the-secretary/green-bank/Pages/energy-loans.aspx |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program (EECLP) | U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development | Federal | Energy efficiency and conservation projects for commercial, industrial, and residential consumers | Eligible utilities, including existing Rural Utilities Service borrowers | Rolling | Varies based on project scope | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/electric-programs/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-loan-program |
| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) | U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development | Federal | Renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements | Agricultural producers and rural small businesses | Rolling | Varies based on project scope | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans |
| Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | State | Energy efficiency audits, upgrades, and retrofits | State agencies and other eligible entities in Tennessee | Varies | Varies | https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/energy/state-energy-office–seo-/programs-projects/programs-and-projects/clean-energy-financing/revolving-loan-fund.html |
| Recycling Promotion and Assistance Fund (RPAF) | Indiana Department of Environmental Management | State | Loans for purchasing equipment for manufacturing products from recycled materials | Indiana companies | Rolling | Up to $500,000 | https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/recycling-market-development-program/rmdp-its-the-economy/ |