Ya know what a great place to head on a road trip is? The Upper Peninsula! That’s where we headed on our Great Recycling Road Trip this summer. We’re out celebrating Michigan’s fifth consecutive year achieving the state’s highest recycling rates — over 26%!
Michigan recycling …
- Supports over 72,500 jobs.
- Generates $17 billion in revenue.
- Saves more than 800K tons in materials.
Different places have different recycling rules, so it’s important to check out and become familiar with your local rules. Visit our Local Rules website to find the rules where you live.
Some good general rules to keep in mind include:
- Keep recyclables loose in the cart.
- Rinse and dry materials before placing them in the cart.
- Don’t put materials in paper or plastic bags in the cart.
- No food or waste!
- No items that can tangle, like cords.
Keep up the good work, humans!