Cardboard Boxes, Paper, Metal and More; Recycling In Your State
Recycling has become an integral part of our combined effort to make our cities, states and environment a
cleaner and more sustainable place to live and work. In order to maintain the integrity and beauty of the
United States as a whole, it is crucial that each state take responsibility and educate its communities
and residents about the importance of recycling, the recycling resources that are available to them and
the laws set in place to regulate recycling efforts.
Recycling isn’t just about placing used plastic bottles in the recycling bin instead of the trash
can; it is the ongoing and multifaceted effort to make the extra effort in every area of our lives to
lessen our impact on the environment. It is the responsibility of families, educators and community
organizations to educate and inform younger generations about the importance of recycling and instill in
them an environmental consciousness and an understanding of the different benefits of recycling. Below are
links to recycling information and resources for each state: